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Please recommend cpu cooler for GA-Z170X gaming 7 with Core i7 6700k

I appreciate any recommendations for CPU air cooler. Personally in the past I have always used air coolers to avoid the possibility of any leakage or damage with water coolers but will reconsider based on your input.

Thank you

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Re: Please recommend cpu cooler for GA-Z170X gaming 7 with Core i7 6700k
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2016, 01:23:57 pm »
azmothman,
The hyper 212 EVO cooler dmdilks recommends is one of the best entry to mid grade coolers available.  It's become a standard for aftermarket air.

Don't be afraid of water.  Any of the Corsair water coolers are excellent choices as well.
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Re: Please recommend cpu cooler for GA-Z170X gaming 7 with Core i7 6700k
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 09:17:03 pm »
I use the Corsair H110 in push/pull and it's great. My case has a fan controller with 3 speeds but I never have to move it from low. All fans are Very quiet.
Any of the Corsair coolers are good. as shadowsports said.
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