Which CPU cooler?

Samhfx

Samhfx

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This is my last componenet i need to choose to order my parts. I was going to order the Noctua cooler but im worried about it not fitting because of ram.

5800x
MSI Tomahawk x570
x2 16gb corsair veng

Which cooler would be excellent for this setup which will fit perfectly without problems?
 
Depends if you are after a high performance cooler or one that just fits. Also you need to look at your case as certain coolers will be restricted based on case size, specially if you don't mind considering an AIO. I had a Noctua NH-D15, my RAM was not very tall (Team Group Dark Pro "8Pack Edition") but I still had to raise the fan a bit to sit on top of the ram, not sure how much this effected efficiency.
Now I have a Arctic Liquid Freezer 420m, massive radiator but I upgraded to a bigger case also, this allows for better airflow and slightly better cooling compared to the Noctua.
 
It is near same cooling as D15 but has better Ram and top PCI-E slot compatibility, you can fit a 2nd or 3rd fan if you have the clearance.
 
Samhfx said:
This is my last componenet i need to choose to order my parts. I was going to order the Noctua cooler but im worried about it not fitting because of ram.

5800x
MSI Tomahawk x570
x2 16gb corsair veng

Which cooler would be excellent for this setup which will fit perfectly without problems?
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Did you read my reply in your other thread and have you changed ram as you mentioned g skill trident ?
 
Ree said:
I have two on mine, i forked out for another A15 Chromax when i got it :D

Here's a link comparing the two Noctuas. Not much in it between them.

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/noctua-nh-d15s/6.html
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This is so frustrating for me. it will be my first pc build but it will suck ifi buy a cooler and it doesnt fit. i was orignally going to order this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/noct...cpu-cooler-with-dual-140m-fans-hs-03m-nc.html

i hate worrying about it not fitting with my ram. i don't want to cheap out on a cooler purely so it fits with my ram. im even looking at alternatives such as watercooling now just so i have good cpu temp and ram clearance :(

will the Noctua NH-D15S really be efficient for my build and give me good cpu cooling? im happy to pay extra just to have lower temps, please!
 
It is one if not the best air coolers you can get, better than most cheaper AIO's but they have new kit coming out later in 2021 inc White (they take their time).

The build quality is 2nd to none and their fans are probably the best but costly.
 
JohnG7 said:
It is one if not the best air coolers you can get, better than most cheaper AIO's but they have new kit coming out later in 2021 inc White (they take their time).

The build quality is 2nd to none and their fans are probably the best but costly.
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ok thanks. i will order the NH-D15S 140mm, it will 100% fit and give me ram clearance?
i just now need to find a computer case to put my new system in and im good to go. any decent cases you recommend
 
You need to look it up on their site for official answer not ask multiple random Q's here (in two threads) TBH as then the answer will be correct and final.

Unlike others they have charts/lists for Case and Mobo+Ram compatibility so you need to know what parts you are using.


Compatibility Lists (noctua.at)
 
JohnG7 said:
You need to look it up on their site for official answer not ask multiple random Q's here (in two threads) TBH as then the answer will be correct and final.

Unlike others they have charts/lists for Case and Mobo+Ram compatibility so you need to know what parts you are using.


Compatibility Lists (noctua.at)
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sorry, im doing all this on a phone i lose track of what ive posted already. ive been 7 days without a pc im just desperate to have everything right.
this is what i have so far. i just wish people could babysit me and just reassure me everything will work and fit because all these errors saying about cpu and ram clearance scares me, i dont want to order something and it doesnt fit.

im just missing a case and im ready afaik, everything below should fit, ive done my best to research

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,356.00 (includes shipping: £11.10)​
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Look up that on their site to see if the Mobo with that height Ram will be ok (should be) and the case side panel clearance.
 
mickyflinn said:
Already done the case thing he's got a corsair 400c which takes a cooler up to 170mm.

Must fancy a change.
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yeah i wanted to go for a new case entirely for a fresh build. anything related to my old pc gives me extreme ptsd. i've witnessed my mobo and gpu burn at the same time due to something i have no idea which caused it, pc worked fine for 6 years then randomly shutdown. wouldnt post so i reassembled the psu and it posted but my gpu started to catch fire and thats how my mobo and gpu is dead :(
 
Samhfx said:
yeah i wanted to go for a new case entirely for a fresh build. anything related to my old pc gives me extreme ptsd. i've witnessed my mobo and gpu burn at the same time due to something i have no idea which caused it, pc worked fine for 6 years then randomly shutdown. wouldnt post so i reassembled the psu and it posted but my gpu started to catch fire and thats how my mobo and gpu is dead :(
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This should fit youd needs with rgb.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £108.65 (includes shipping: £11.70)​
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