Looking for better CPU cooler

Bobybobp · 27 Nov 2020 at 11:45

Hi, I recently upgraded to a Ryzen 9 3900x and have been using the stock Prizm Wraith cooler but wanting something a bit better now but wasn't too sure about the ram clearance and case clearance Id need.

I'm using an X570 motherboard with Crucial Ballistix elite RAM in a Corsair Obsidian 750D full tower case.

I've been looking at the NH-D15 or Be quiet dark rock pro 4 but I don't believe either of them would fit in dual fan mode because of my RAM height?

adrichardson81 · 27 Nov 2020 at 11:57

I'd go with a 240mm or 280mm aio. Plenty of reasonably priced options, but the H100i is very compatible.

Grimley · 27 Nov 2020 at 12:07

You can unscrew the top rail off the ram to lower the height of the sticks. If you are running them at stock speed I don't think you would have a problem with them overheating. If you did that then the Be Quiet cooler would fit.

mickyflinn · 27 Nov 2020 at 12:19

Case supports coolers up too 180mm tall and your ram is 40.7 mm tall. So the noctua is out unless you rem69ve the front fan.

You should consider the alphenon brochen 3 black addition which has 100% ram compatability and is virtually silent.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/alpe...MIw-qB68vt6wIVFWHmCh3B9w6YEAUYASABEgJcqfD_BwE

Bobybobp · 27 Nov 2020 at 13:28

Thank you guys, I've ended going with the alphenon brochen 3 as I'd prefer to do air cooling and it seems like an easy to mount and cheap cooler.

lee32uk · 27 Nov 2020 at 13:33

Bobybobp said:
Thank you guys, I've ended going with the alphenon brochen 3 as I'd prefer to do air cooling and it seems like an easy to mount and cheap cooler.

The single fan version is on offer for £30.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Alpenfohn Brocken 3 CPU Cooler - 140mm= £29.99

Total: £37.38 (includes shipping: £7.39)

Bobybobp · 3 Dec 2020 at 16:31

All installed, I also added another 2 140mm case fans and I'm now getting 20C lower max temperatures on load