What cooler shall I use for i9 9900k with rtx 2080 ti

swiiifter · 3 Nov 2019 at 10:07

I will be gaming most of the time should I get the h115i or the Noctua u-D15

Or any other suggestions would be great

Mcthommo · 3 Nov 2019 at 12:04

Would go with the Noctua myself

Len Dananey · 3 Nov 2019 at 12:45

I use the H115l Platinum RBG and it is just superb Swiifter. If you want to use the same fans over the case though (ML140's), you would need to get the Corsair Commander Pro to run them all with the CUE software properly. I have had loads of different AIO and Aircoolers, Noctuas are always very good, the ML140 fans however are the best I have used in 25 years gaming on PC and building computers which I do weekly.

Cooler I use https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...uid-cooler-280mm-cw-9060038-ww-hs-03s-cs.html
Twin pack of fans which comes with the RGB box https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...th-lighting-node-twin-fan-pack-fg-06h-cs.html
Commander Pro https://www.overclockers.co.uk/corsair-commander-pro-rgb-led-controller-fan-hub-black-fg-06q-cs.html
Then if you wanted to add more fans obviously you can pick them up on there too. The outlay is expensive but the cooling and performance of this kit is quite amazing. The RGB on the fans are block is great as well.

doyll · 5 Nov 2019 at 14:33

Use the KISS principle, Air cooling is less expensive, more dependable, cools as well and easier to fix if something goes bad .. keep it simple.
NH-D15S is good. I would not get D15 because of width overhang of PCIe sockets, D15s has finpack offset for better PCIe clearance. If you can find Thermalright alternate dealer in UK the TRUE Spirit 140 Power is 2/3rds or less a as expensive and cools as well if not slightly better, but it is also quite wide (155mm) and tall (171mm).

snips86x · 5 Nov 2019 at 14:37

doyll said:
Use the KISS principle, Air cooling is less expensive, more dependable, cools as well and easier to fix if something goes bad .. keep it simple.
NH-D15S is good. I would not get D15 because of width overhang of PCIe sockets, D15s has finpack offset for better PCIe clearance. If you can find Thermalright alternate dealer in UK the TRUE Spirit 140 Power is 2/3rds or less a as expensive and cools as well if not slightly better, but it is also quite wide (155mm) and tall (171mm).

Yup, I'd echo this and also advise the following cooler is spot on:

TRUE Spirit 140 Power

swiiifter · 5 Nov 2019 at 18:29

snips86x said:
Yup, I'd echo this and also advise the following cooler is spot on:

Will the true spirit 140 fit 42mm ram and msi rtx 2080ti trio fans

snips86x · 5 Nov 2019 at 18:33

swiiifter said:
Will the true spirit 140 fit 42mm ram and msi rtx 2080ti trio fans

Check the clearance on the website

swiiifter · 5 Nov 2019 at 19:00

snips86x said:
Check the clearance on the website

I’m actually going for the be quiete dark pro 4 how does that sound ?

snips86x · 5 Nov 2019 at 19:34

swiiifter said:
I’m actually going for the be quiete dark pro 4 how does that sound ?

It's a nice unit, and assuming you have the space for it, it'll be fine.

swiiifter · 5 Nov 2019 at 20:36

snips86x said:
It's a nice unit, and assuming you have the space for it, it'll be fine.

Yeah it’s fine and the only problem is my ram is about 45mm and their clearance is 32mm I’m wondering if I should just raise the fan higher or buy a smaller fan for the heat sink ?

snips86x · 5 Nov 2019 at 20:43

swiiifter said:
Yeah it’s fine and the only problem is my ram is about 45mm and their clearance is 32mm I’m wondering if I should just raise the fan higher or buy a smaller fan for the heat sink ?

Just get smaller RAM

drakulton · 5 Nov 2019 at 23:18

swiiifter said:
Yeah it’s fine and the only problem is my ram is about 45mm and their clearance is 32mm I’m wondering if I should just raise the fan higher or buy a smaller fan for the heat sink ?

Are you going to be overclocking the ram? If not, just remove the heatsinks from the ram and it will fit under the cooler. You won't see the plain green ram PCBs as they're hidden under the cooler. So you can use pretty much any cooler you want. Check out the link at the bottom and look at the last paragraph, on how modern ram has cooler temps.

https://ballistixgaming.com/articles/three-benefits-of-ballistix-heat-spreaders.html

gbgt2 · 6 Nov 2019 at 11:39

Really? You are suggesting he buy different RAM or remove the heatsinks just so some air cooler will fit? Just buy a cooler that fits in the first place ..

doyll · 6 Nov 2019 at 13:26

snips86x said:
Check the clearance on the website

Cant say without knowing what motherboard you have. Front of fan is 55mm in front of CPU center.

swiiifter said:
I’m actually going for the be quiete dark pro 4 how does that sound ?

Dark Rock 4 or Dark Rock Pro 4? There is no 'Dark Pro 4'. Same as above, what motherboard do you have?

FlyingScotsman · 6 Nov 2019 at 17:29

drakulton said:
Are you going to be overclocking the ram? If not, just remove the heatsinks from the ram and it will fit under the cooler. You won't see the plain green ram PCBs as they're hidden under the cooler. So you can use pretty much any cooler you want. Check out the link at the bottom and look at the last paragraph, on how modern ram has cooler temps.

https://ballistixgaming.com/articles/three-benefits-of-ballistix-heat-spreaders.html

I would be very wary of removing the heatsinks from the ram as I have killed a stick doing the very same, pulled a chip off the pcb.

b00merang69 · 6 Nov 2019 at 17:32

If RAM and top PCI-E slot are a problem buy the D15S (look up your Mobo in the chart on their site).

doyll · 6 Nov 2019 at 17:37

I agree, don't try removing RAM heatshinks unless you know what you are doing. If you are removing them use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat them up. The material used to mount them loosens with heat making it easier to get them off. but again, don't do it unless you know what you are doing and are ready to possible damage and need to replace RAM.

drakulton · 6 Nov 2019 at 23:08

doyll said:
I agree, don't try removing RAM heatshinks unless you know what you are doing. If you are removing them use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat them up. The material used to mount them loosens with heat making it easier to get them off. but again, don't do it unless you know what you are doing and are ready to possible damage and need to replace RAM.

FlyingScotsman said:
I would be very wary of removing the heatsinks from the ram as I have killed a stick doing the very same, pulled a chip off the pcb.

Most of the online tutorials show a heatgun or hairdryer to soften the adhesive/thermal tape, and apply no more than gentle pressure to pull the heasink away from the memory.

FlyingScotsman · 7 Nov 2019 at 06:25

drakulton said:
Most of the online tutorials show a heatgun or hairdryer to soften the adhesive/thermal tape, and apply no more than gentle pressure to pull the heasink away from the memory.

Yeah I know that, one stick it came off easily with a little pressure the other seemed to be welded on

Yadda · 7 Nov 2019 at 10:56

Wouldn't it be simpler (and safer) to use an AIO instead? You'll have no issues with RAM clearance, you'll need fewer fans (if you set up the AIO fans to exhaust) and it'll look tidier too.