6 core 12 thread needs cooling.

[q9650]

I just picked up an x58 sabertooth and an X5650. My goal it to overclock it as much as possible, im hoping for 3.8-4.1GHz. I was wondering that the cheapest and most effective cooler would be (water AIO or air). Ive never worked with x58 (as my name gussets I mainly work with p45) so im not sure how beefy the cooling solution needs to be. The X5650 has only a 95W TDP but does the higher core count effect how hot it will get? Thanks for the help!

 

[don256us]

Noctua seems to be the most popular for high end air cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

$68 USD aint bad either.

Depending on the age of the gear you have, you may be limited in your OC. Caps grow old and do less power filtering over time.

this is a better one for $87.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608045&ignorebbr=1

 

[q9650]

Thanks for the quick repy. I was looking at the NH-D14. Trying to stay in the sub $70 range. There is a deal on Corsair H80i refurbished at Fry's for $62 but idk if I trust that.

 

[EarthDog]

H80i isn't enough. That air cooler would do better. You would need a good 2x120mm radiator to beat out those high end Noctua's.

 

[q9650]

Are there any cheaper options?

 

[EarthDog]

Used perhaps. But I wouldn't go with less than that when compared with Air.

 

[q9650]

The dark rock 3 (not the pro 3) isnt comparable to the NH-D14 is it? I was thinking about it as an alternative since the NH-D14 isnt very aesthetic

 

[q9650]

I was also looking at the CRYORIG R1 Ultimate. Looks better imo and coold similat to the NH-D15

 

[q9650]

I got a H100i GTX on sale for $70! should be great for some overclocking

 

[don256us]

I got a H100i GTX on sale for $70! should be great for some overclocking

Awesome. I think that you'll be happy with that.

 

[JrClocker]

I have a Corsair Hydro Series H80i v2 Extreme cooling my Overclocked 6 core 12 thread 5820 K...works well.