Advice new cooler for 12700KF

[Robin Gregg]

Hi,

I'm just in the process of upgrading my CPU, Mobo, RAM and purchased the below components;

CORE I7-12700KF 3.70GHZ (ALDER LAKE) SOCKET LGA1700 PROCESSOR - Retail
PRIME Z690-P - INTEL Z690 DDR5 ATX MOTHERBOARD
16gb DDR5 RAM - Pre-ordered Crucial basics

After speaking with Coolmaster support they have confirmed my current cooler - Coolmaster Hyper 212x wont have an LGA1700 socket kit.

So I've been looking at new cooler solution and was just wandering if anyone could point me the right direction for a good AIO or Heatsink cooler please?

I'm currently looking at the below AIO coolers but I'm new to AIO coolers;
HYDRO SERIES ICUE H115I PRO XT RGB PERFORMANCE LIQUID COOLER - 280MM (CW-9060044-WW)
HYDRO SERIES ICUE H150I PRO XT RGB PERFORMANCE LIQUID COOLER - 360MM (CW-9060045-WW)

Case;
Fractal Meshify compact 2 LT Glass

Rob

 

[Robin Gregg]

All of them coolers will do the job, just check on the manufacturers website if you need to order a new fitting

Thanks Morve

I ended up going with the Corsair HYDRO SERIES ICUE H100I PRO XT AIO due to case size limitations. I'm looking to mount the AIO in the top rear of the case so this wouldn't hinder an future GPU upgrades due to length issues.

In hindsight I should've gone for a Fractal Meshify 2 LT Glass and not the compact so i could house the 280mm or 360mm AIO in the front. Bigger is always better i guess in the case!


Kind Regards
Robin Gregg