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Cooler recommendations for 5800x

If space is at premium inside the case, Scythe Mugen 5 with mid dense fin stack would be actually little heavier cooler than Brocken 3 despite of "moderate" dimensions and step behind the best in performance.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/search?ssearch=mugen+5
fuma 2 is also more compact than usual dual tower.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/scythe-scfm-2000-fuma-2-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-2x120-mm-hs-04f-sy.html

Though they use base designed for Intel's concavish heatspreader while AMD uses convex heatspreaders.
So depending on amount of convexity in cooler's base, they might need lapping base flat for optimal performance.
(two convex surfaces make good contact only in small area)
Direct contact heatpipe coolers like Brocken 3 have flat base automatically, because of the way they are manufactured.
I'll definitely take a look at the Scythe Mugen 5, but i was also looking at the Noctua U12A (Although it is a bit more on the premium side).
 
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