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Ryzen 7 9800X3D cooler suitability

Jay_t

Jay_t

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Hi,

I'm looking to rebuild my current system and base it around a Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Would my current Noctua NH-U12A be enough for this CPU?

I don't want it throttling and end up leaving performance on the table.:o
 
I had a double taken when i first saw the CPU temps after installing the 9800X3D. I know the sensors have changed location in the package, but it's very impressive. <45c in most games on my 280mm AIO. That Noctua CPU cooler is plenty good enough.
 
henson0115 said:
using a u12a on my 9800x3d cools it great, take a look at the offset bracket if you want to shave a few more degrees
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You've got to love how Noctua support their products. My son is still using my first Noctua cooler on his I7 8700K with a socket 1151 converter bracket. I bought that cooler in 2009 before he was even born!:cool:
 
Absolutely Clueless said:
I had a double taken when i first saw the CPU temps after installing the 9800X3D. I know the sensors have changed location in the package, but it's very impressive. <45c in most games on my 280mm AIO. That Noctua CPU cooler is plenty good enough.
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How does's it run cooler than a 5900X? I thought it was a higher TDP part.:confused:
 
I think the only reason why one might consider an aio is if they are going to get or have a 5000 series card. The new airflow design on the cards makes aio's the most optimal coolers for the CPU.

(When I say aio I also include water cooling)
 
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robj20 said:
Im thinking of using the NH-D15 G2 just don't seem to need AIO for these anymore so not worth the extra complexity IMO.
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I know an AIO shouldn't leak, but I'm just not comfortable with water flowing above a £2K GPU.:eek:
 
Jay_t said:
You've got to love how Noctua support their products. My son is still using my first Noctua cooler on his I7 8700K with a socket 1151 converter bracket. I bought that cooler in 2009 before he was even born!:cool:
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yea absolutely, once you go noctua you dont go erm owait nothign ryhmes with noctua :D
 
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Jay_t said:
How does's it run cooler than a 5900X? I thought it was a higher TDP part.:confused:
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It's been a while since I had the 5900X, but it definitely ran hotter than the 7800X3D and 9800X3D CPUs I have had since (all with the same AIO). The X3D parts use a lot less power, and in the case of the 9800X3D, it the structure of the CPU has changed making it run cooler (or at least it apppears that way. I know the temp sensor location was moved within the CPU as well).
 
Many thanks for all your help folks - much appreciated as always.

I'm going to be sticking with my 3090 RTX for another generation. I have the itch to upgrade the CPU/Mobo/Ram, but is this truely worthwhile? I see most of you going for the 9800X3D already have a 4090 RTX that I can't afford. I play on a 3 (1080P) monitor setup in Nvidia Surround, so 3K if you like.

So my question is am I going to see a difference or should I save for AM6 and a new GPU down the line?
 
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