5800x3d cooler -Brocken 2 ok?

ninjabib · 20 Apr 2023 at 12:58

Hi all.

Just plumped for a 5800x3d upgrade from a 3600.

I've read the 5800x3d gets a bit toasty shall we say. Anyone on here using a Brocken 2 on their 5800x3d or is is time for a new cooler? If so which one please that's reasonable priced

Thanks!

Nobski · 20 Apr 2023 at 13:15

ninjabib said:
Hi all.

Just plumped for a 5800x3d upgrade from a 3600.

I've read the 5800x3d gets a bit toasty shall we say. Anyone on here using a Brocken 2 on their 5800x3d or is is time for a new cooler? If so which one please that's reasonable priced

Thanks!

Blimey, that looks a beast !
If cost is a consideration I would give it a go, looks like it would do the job, set PBO/offset and enjoy.
Got an Arctic freezer II 240 AIO with offset mounting that has been more than good enough :cool:

ninjabib · 20 Apr 2023 at 16:54

Yeah it is huge! I have to leave side of my case off.

Will give it a go first tomorrow when it arrives and see what temps it hits and I'll Google what temps should be.

Fingers crossed

mickyflinn · 20 Apr 2023 at 17:18

ninjabib said:
Yeah it is huge! I have to leave side of my case off.

Will give it a go first tomorrow when it arrives and see what temps it hits and I'll Google what temps should be.

Fingers crossed

Great cooler but the fan is built for silence and spins at 1100rpm max but should be able to cope.

If not take a look at the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 se, its a beast for the price.

ninjabib · 20 Apr 2023 at 18:31

Thanks Micky for the recommendation. I'll try and save some pennies by giving the brocken 2 a run out with it but appreciate the advice if no good

freddie64 · 21 Apr 2023 at 07:49

Have you got the AM4 mounting kit?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/alpenfohn-am4-mounting-kit-for-brocken-coolers-hs-057-al.html

What case do you have?

ninjabib · 21 Apr 2023 at 07:50

Yes I have. Had to get it for my 3600

freddie64 · 21 Apr 2023 at 08:47

Of course you did.

My bad.

If you do get a new cooler, that Peerless Assassin looks very good value.

I have a Arctic Freezer II 360mm on my 5800X and works great. (if you can fit it in your case)

ninjabib · 21 Apr 2023 at 09:04

Thanks I will check that one out too.

I can't remember my case model number at all. The brocken is slightly too big though so it's side off and regular cleaning

t2na · 21 Apr 2023 at 14:45

If you know what case you've got, you'll be able to see what max height air cooler you can use without having to leave the side panel off!

The 5800x3D can be cooled pretty well by even smaller coolers (Noctua L12S is only 66m tall) provided you use PBO2 tuner / mobo per core optimiser to help out. There's even people that cool it with the Blackridge cooler which is really small!

Alpenfohn Black Ridge Low Profile CPU Cooler - 120mm

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ninjabib · 21 Apr 2023 at 15:27

Coolermaster Elite 335 is the case I have.

t2na · 21 Apr 2023 at 15:40

ninjabib said:
Coolermaster Elite 335 is the case I have.

Max cooler height that supports is 163mm - so probably a good idea to go with @mickyflinn suggestion of the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE if you can find one in stock. That's only 155mm.

ninjabib · 21 Apr 2023 at 15:52

Thanks so much. Stuck at work so can't really investigate too much currently. Appreciate you

mickyflinn · 21 Apr 2023 at 16:10

ninjabib said:
Coolermaster Elite 335 is the case I have.

Time for a new case imo that dinnasour case will have lungs(airflow) of a 60 year old smoker

ninjabib · 21 Apr 2023 at 16:19

You are not wrong

Will keep it for the next 2-3 years until I upgrade again and then I will do a full new build

ninjabib · 23 Apr 2023 at 18:49

Decided to go with the PA 120se in the end so i can put the side of my case back on. Cheers all!

doyll · 25 Apr 2023 at 16:27

ninjabib said:
Thanks I will check that one out too.

I can't remember my case model number at all. The brocken is slightly too big though so it's side off and regular cleaning

As stated, your Elite 335U cooler height spec is 163 mm so Brocken should fit.
Is it Brocken heatpipe and fin height or is it fan over RAM that is too tall for your case?
Brocken is 126 x 105 x 158 mm, Peerless Assassin 120 SE is 125 mm x 110 mm x 155 mm, so slightly shorter.

As stated, Brocken 2 has 1100rpm fan. Changing fan to a higher speed model will improve cooling if case fan speed can be increased to match airflow needs. Higher speed fans also mean more noise.

ninjabib · 25 Apr 2023 at 17:07

I installed my new CPU with PA 120se last night and it's a tight squeeze but she fits and the side of the case is back on after about 2.5 yeas of being off!
No real noise increase to report so happy overall!

doyll · 25 Apr 2023 at 17:35

ninjabib said:
I installed my new CPU with PA 120se last night and it's a tight squeeze but she fits and the side of the case is back on after about 2.5 yeas of being off!
No real noise increase to report so happy overall!

Good news!
I would think side closed at similar fan speed would be a little quieter, but depends on case flowing enough air to cooler.
How are temps compared to what you had with Brocken with side open?

ninjabib · 25 Apr 2023 at 17:53

doyll said:
Good news!
I would think side closed at similar fan speed would be a little quieter, but depends on case flowing enough air to cooler.
How are temps compared to what you had with Brocken with side open?

I'll be honest i don't really recall as never had any issues or oc'd my old 3600.

Currently though with my 5800x3d and PA120se the cpu is running around 33-34 for general use and web surfing. I did an hours stress testing last night (CBA with 24) and it went to high 70's running at 4.45ghz but from what i gather these can handle 90C anyway so not fussed.

I only game on it and playing Warzone 2.0 brings the temps up to high 50's and low 60's at it's peak so i'm confident it won't melt