Thank you Jim! I do plan to OC the 5820K, and am considering the NH-D14.

toddsilva
Thank you Jim! I do plan to OC the 5820K, and am considering the NH-D14.

 
The NH-D14 is a good air-cooler (it's large so make sure you have room).

Jim Roseberry

toddsilva
Thank you Jim! I do plan to OC the 5820K, and am considering the NH-D14.

 
The NH-D14 is a good air-cooler (it's large so make sure you have room).

I'm very happy with mine (now 2 years old) and running very well. Yes it's HUGE.......I got a full tower ATX case to house NH-D14 (wanted to make sure it fits in).
 
Todd, if you do get the NH-D14 and need a free mounting kit for it, I have an extra one and don't mind shipping it to you (if you're in the States).  

Thanks Jim, and thanks Mesh!
 
It'll be a few more days before I decide.  Won't be able to make this (system) change-over for another few weeks.
 
I don't think I mentioned this above...  My decision boils down to NH-D14 vs. Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. B.  I have the Megahalems in my current DAW (i7 870/LGA1156).  Has a 120mm Sharkoon fan.  I'm in dialog with Prolimatech about LGA2011-3 adapter kits and also checking to see if it can support 140mm fan.  I'm not having much luck finding performance comparisons between the two.  The reason for considering the Megahalems?...  I wouldn't have to pay for a new cooler!  

The website frostytech has performance comparisons for both models, including noise specs. From what i could see, both are very good choices.

Here's the link to Frostytech's comparisons: http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2525&page=5

Thank you Mesh and atiinola! I've been spending time this am on the Frostytech site, very helpful info!!
 
I remember going through this 4 years ago, spent more time on the cooler selection process than all of the other system components combined... 

toddsilva
Thank you Mesh and atiinola! I've been spending time this am on the Frostytech site, very helpful info!!
 
I remember going through this 4 years ago, spent more time on the cooler selection process than all of the other system components combined... 

You're most welcome Todd. I too went through a bit of dilemma choosing the 'right' cooler as my AsRock MB comes with built in tubes for water cooling (had to research both in order to make a good choice). Although there were very good/safe justifications in using water cooling, I somehow just  didn't like the idea of water & electronics being in the same equation.
The NH-D14 was getting excellent reviews at the time (2 years ago), and apart from the size of this beast, there weren't any complaints.
Good luck with the research.  

Thanks Mesh. I have finally finished all of my homework/research. Whew!  I'm re-using the Megahalems Rev. B, and upgrading the fan to a Phantek PH-F140HP.