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i5 2500k CPU cooler?

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Eltocliousus

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I'm about to upgrade to an i5 2500k from my almost ancient E8200 but I'm currently stook on what cooler to get, I'm planning on getting a P67 sabertooth motherboard and I currently have a CM 690 II that I see no reason to change yet, only got it a couple month back.
People are suggesting H50's and H70's, D14's, Hyper 212+'s, Silver arrow's etc, there's just so many choice and I can't seem to find all the popular CPU coolers benchmarked together to find out which is best price:value.
Here's a quick screenshot of my current cart, if anyone has any suggestions on what CPU cooler to get please help! I have no idea which to choose. My budget isn't really an issue but around the same price as the H70 or cheaper would be great, I'd make an exception for a fantastic cooler though.

Thankyou.

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Just got an H50 last week and it is sweet, no temps past 55ish C overclocked to 4.0 ghz. Ill never go air cooling again.

The h60 just got reviewed on here which is cool it seems that one is even easier to install then the h50(which wasn't hard imo)

I think you would be content with any of the corsair water coolers, seems like the hyper 212+ is also popular for air cooling.
 
This is just my opinion but, for snb you don't need to risk water. I've had many watercooled systems, I've even got a hot C0 i7 machine for dirt cheap I plan to upgrade and OC into the ground..but for SNB...I run 5.0Ghz on air comfortably - and above that requires a massive amount of voltage and isn't worth it at all... I love my Megahalems..and highly recommend it (after lapping, mine came..not so straight) If you've got a good HSF - I'd say keep it... use it.. and if your temps are high then consider another solution. My megahalems outperformed my friends corsair water unit (yes, we tested it) so if you're going to go water - have a good reason, and go all out.. Otherwise, for SNB its not worth the risks it brings and - likely the little gain you will see over a highend air cooler.
 
For the under $40 range,i'd recommend the TRUE Spirit against the 212+.
$40-70=Super Mega or Venomous X.
$70 and above=Silver Arrow or H50/H70,depends on your RAM height.
 
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