[Build Help] First build using 6700k and 980ti. Looking for advice on CPU cooler for light overclocking.
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Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming and home workstation.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
1080p and 1440p at max settings. Super high fps as well.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
Around $2000 USD
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | Purchased For $384.00 |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler | $49.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $153.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | Purchased For $65.00 |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | Purchased For $139.00 |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card | $649.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | Corsair Air 540 Silver ATX Mid Tower Case | Purchased For $85.00 |
| Power Supply | EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | Purchased For $104.00 |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1630.97 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 16:15 EST-0500 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I'm looking to overclock to around 4.5GHz and would like advice on a CPU cooler. I am currently looking at the Thermalright mentioned above or maybe the Noctua d14.
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Posted Feb 21, 2016, 9:20 PM UTC