OC & Modding Suggest me a budget air cooler (1-2k)

[Mystical]

My i5 12400f seems to hit 100 degrees when stress testing using prime95 and thermal throttles. I am currently using the stock cooling so I understand why this may happen. I need a budget cooler to fix my temperature issues. Any recommendations?

 

[el_diablo]

Deepcool AK/AG400

 

[nRiTeCh]

Hyper 212 + Thermal Grizzly

 

[Simar]

Deepcool AK/AG400

+1 for the Deepcool AK400. I've been using it for 3 years and it has performed much better than the stock cooler of my 5600x.

Before buying anything, try to repaste if it has been a long time and see if the temps drop.

 

[OMEGA44-XT]

AG400 for basic

 

[Heisen]

Hyper 212

+1, I bought one 10 years ago in 2015, it's still working great, the fan started to make noise at one point, and I replaced it. No other problems. Currently priced at 2.5k, the black edition one.

Did you guys know the copper pipes of these coolers are filled with liquid. I just found out, very interesting.

 

[PotBelliedGarfield]

Go for Hyper 212 or AG400. Also check out TE marketplace, there might be sales.

 

[TheITN3RD]

Hyper 212, even running resource hungry apps/games ...temps never crossed 50%...

 

[lambda]

AG 400, decent cooler at ₹1500

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[vink]

Checkout Antec A30 around 1k, rn.

 

[Mystical]

Is there a significant difference between the Antec A30 and Deepcool AG400?

 

[OMEGA44-XT]

Is there a significant difference between the Antec A30 and Deepcool AG400?

90mm fan vs 120mm to begin with . Also, if you check specs, fan's arflow for AG400 is 2x of what is listed for A30, similarly AG400 has 4 heatpipes between heatsink & CPU die area (vs just 2). There's a reason AG400 is recommended as the minimum cooler for most people.

 

[vink]

Is there a significant difference between the Antec A30 and Deepcool AG400?

deepcool has more pipes and more heat dissipation capability.

i picked antec a30 as my main aio unit has some problems and is currently dissembled for repairs..