Default cooler on the 5800X?

Yella Fella · 17 Jun 2021 at 16:53

Forgot the name of the original RGB cooler for the 3700X, would I be able to use this still or best recommended to use something more aftermarket and more powerful for the upgrade?

Its in an NZXT mid tower case.

Joxeon · 17 Jun 2021 at 17:19

I'm using the prism on my 5800X and it does the job fine so I'd try it and see how you get on first before shelling out anymore cash on another cooler.

liamstears · 20 Jun 2021 at 10:43

A stock cooler will do the job it's more about what you want from the cooler

If you want better temps, want to overclock or if you want a silent pc then you will have to upgrade it

khull · 20 Jun 2021 at 14:33

It's fine, just a tad louder when compared to other coolers

EsaT · 20 Jun 2021 at 19:07

£25 Arctic Freezer 34 would be class above Wraith Prism, which would be more approriate for 65W TDP CPUs than high end models.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arctic-freezer-34-cpu-cooler-120mm-hs-077-ar.html

Zeeflyboy · 20 Jun 2021 at 19:27

Worth pointing out re the title just in case anyone was expecting differently - there is no default cooler for the 5800X… it doesn’t come with one.

If you are carrying over an old wraith it will probably be okay, but the 5800X is probably one of the hotter running SKUs so worth keeping an eye on temps and decide if you need to upgrade.

robin66 · 20 Jun 2021 at 21:39

EsaT said:
£25 Arctic Freezer 34 would be class above Wraith Prism, which would be more approriate for 65W TDP CPUs than high end models.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arctic-freezer-34-cpu-cooler-120mm-hs-077-ar.html

Reading through this thread. The above cooler sprang to mind also.

I fitted one to my nephew's 3700x last year. It's a great cooler for its price.