Silent Cooler Recommendation Ryzen 1600

SoliD · 10 Feb 2021 at 10:16

Hi,

I'm currently running a Ryzen 1600 in an NZXT H510 with 2x Arctic Cooling P14 and 1 x P12 but stock cooler is quite noisy when it ramps up. What is the best cooler that is actually in stock anywhere for £50-60. Don't mind AIO or air coolers.

Was looking at Noctua U12S or Arctic Freezer 2 as something for comparison, think I've got about 160mm to play with from MB to case.

Grimley · 13 Feb 2021 at 17:00

Most of the Scythe models would fit the bill if you can get them. Frostytech is a good site for CPU cooler reviews.

EViLHomer48 · 15 Feb 2021 at 20:12

Not looking for silent but the PC is on a desk with a Wraith stock on a Ryzen 1600, would this be any better than the Wraith
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Raijintek Juno Pro ADD CPU cooler - Addressable RGB LED= £17.99

Total: £20.73 (includes shipping: £2.74)

Drumroll · 16 Feb 2021 at 15:22

Dark Rock 4, non Pro should be a whisper.
Slightly over at 64 here on OC.
Cheaper option Arctic Freezer 34 esports.
I would also recommend setting longer gaps for temperature in BIOS, let's say 40% up to 50C, 50% up to 65C and 70% (or higher) 75C.
Also wothy using some delay of how long before the fans speed up and down, avoiding constant droning. (usually 2. something seconds, or 6 seconds).
The offset temperature the 1000 series uses (at least the 1600x I had used) would "force" the fans to speed-up every time.