Recommend me a 5930k heatsink

JamesM · 12 Mar 2017 at 20:08

So it looks as though my EK predator has started to leak so whilst I sort out the return on that I need a replacement air cooler.

I'm not going down the water route again.

My 5930k is overclocked so I want something that can cope with the extra heat however I have tall memory, Hyper X Predator DDR4 (with fins) so clearance could be an issue.

Any obvious suggestions?

The NH-D12 looks nice however I gather this wouldn't clear my memory?

JediFragger · 12 Mar 2017 at 21:48

Noctua D15S performs fantastically for an air solution and can handle tall memory

P4Clock · 14 Mar 2017 at 16:05

I run a Alpenföhn Brocken 2 on my Xeon keeps temps under 55c when gaming and at 71c max load stress testing

danoliver1 · 14 Mar 2017 at 19:19

JediFragger said:
Noctua D15S performs fantastically for an air solution and can handle tall memory

This ^ keeps my 5820k at 4ghz 60 degrees full load while being silent.

andicole0 · 14 Mar 2017 at 19:47

I was once told that Predators don't leak any more!
I use a simple WC loop based on a reservoir with built in pump. Not as expensive as you think.
Andi.

JamesM · 15 Mar 2017 at 08:43

Well grabbed a NH-D15S and it arrived. Quality bit of kit, rather big! Forgot how big the larger air coolers were.

Installed with ease and i'm currently back to my 4.4Ghz with load temps of 47-50 degrees. Happy days!

Thanks for the suggestions guys!!

8 Pack · 15 Mar 2017 at 13:44

Broken 2 is very easy to use and pretty effective if its a short term cooler that does not cost that much that is a great option.