Which CPU cooler?

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 09:49

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?

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 10:12

Ree said:
The Noctua D15S won't give you any ram clearance issues.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Noctua NH-D15S Chromax Black CPU cooler - 140mm= £89.99

Total: £98.69 (includes shipping: £8.70)

i see most of the noctua coolers have x2 fans. this one has 1, is there much of a difference in cooling with just a single fan?

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 10:37

Ree said:
I have two on mine, i forked out for another A15 Chromax when i got it

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

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/noctua-nh-d15s/6.html

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!

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 10:38

mickyflinn said:
Did you read my reply in your other thread and have you changed ram as you mentioned g skill trident ?

im getting gskill trident z neo because i cant find any stock for 32gb 3200 ram

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 10:41

JohnG7 said:
It is near same cooling as D15 but has better Ram and top PCI-E slot compatibility, you can fit a 2nd or 3rd f
an if you have the clearance.

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 10:42

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.

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

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 10:55

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)

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:

1 x AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core 4.7GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £419.99
1 x MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi (AMD AM4) DDR4 X570 ATX Motherboard= £209.99
1 x Corsair HXi Series HX850i 850W '80 Plus Platinum Digital Modular Power Supply (CP-9020073-UK)= £195.95
1 x Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4 Memory Dual Kit= £209.99
1 x Samsung 980 Pro 1TB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive= £218.99
1 x Noctua NH-D15S Chromax Black CPU cooler - 140mm= £89.99

Total: £1,356.00 (includes shipping: £11.10)

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 11:07

JohnG7 said:
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.

i see no ram clearance option on the site, i must be blind its difficult navigating such info on a small crap phone

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 11:09

mickyflinn said:
Already done the case thing he's got a corsair 400c which takes a cooler up to 170mm.

Must fancy a change.

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 · 30 Mar 2021 at 11:22

mickyflinn said:
This should fit youd needs with rgb.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Lian-Li Lancool II Mesh RGB Midi-Tower Case - Black= £96.95

Total: £108.65 (includes shipping: £11.70)

rbg honestly doesn't interest me too much. i just want a solid which looks good and has good airflow. the one you linked has 3 fans, good airflow i assume so ill consider this one for sure

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 11:53

mickyflinn said:
They do a non rgb version.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian...formance-midi-tower-case-black-ca-78b-ll.html

Pick a case and we can check if everything will fit.

so far its the one but its out of stock https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...tower-case-black-cc-9011078-ww-ca-207-cs.html

so maybe this one here or the one you linked are my choices so far https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...tower-case-black-cc-9011035-ww-ca-157-cs.html

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 12:40

mickyflinn said:
Those are full towers which are big the one i linked is a mid tower, do you neeed thd extra bays on the full tower ?

oh no i don't. w

mickyflinn said:
Those are full towers which are big the one i linked is a mid tower, do you neeed thd extra bays on the full tower ?

Are airflow cases loud? the 275r might be something im interesting in. Probably the 5000D one considering the other one looks extremely ugly from the front.

Samhfx · 30 Mar 2021 at 12:41

JohnG7 said:
Ultra Tower or GTFO!

Are there any NASA cases available!

Samhfx · 31 Mar 2021 at 10:02

mickyflinn said:
Aifflow cases are not much louder as the fans are low rpm, thd 275r is an ok case for the money.

Best to check out some reviews.

I'm interested in this case but i notice it only has 2 case fans. i feel like i should get a case which has 3 fans, what do you think?
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...k-tempered-glass-cc-9011132-ww-ca-23x-cs.html

or this one. it doesnt have an exhaust fan is this a problem?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...k-tempered-glass-cc-9011204-ww-ca-25l-cs.html

Samhfx · 31 Mar 2021 at 10:33

mickyflinn said:
If you like the case just add another 120mm fan at the front like this.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arctic-cooling-p12-silent-black-fan-120mm-fg-04l-ar.html

Are these fans easy to install?

ok i've found the two cases i'm happy to pick. which one do you personally like to reassure me i'm making a good choice.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...k-tempered-glass-cc-9011204-ww-ca-25l-cs.html
or
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...smart-case-black-cc-9011212-ww-ca-260-cs.html

is there really any main difference besides one not being in stock currently and the price?

Samhfx · 31 Mar 2021 at 10:37

actually i think the cases above are poor choice. it has no grill on the front which means poor ventilation?

Samhfx · 31 Mar 2021 at 11:11

mickyflinn said:
The lian li i reccomened earlier if you donr want to spend to much.

This is a good case.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/frac...-blackout-light-tempered-glass-ca-087-fd.html

Thanks. I've decided to go for this one, i think i am finally ready to order everything. it has been a stressful few days but i think i'm ready lol

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...empered-glass-drgb-satin-black-ca-0aa-pt.html

The hardest part about the build was finding a cpu cooler which will give me ram clearance. hopefully Noctua NH-D15S Dual Radiator Quiet CPU Cooler will be fine!

Samhfx · 31 Mar 2021 at 11:27

mickyflinn said:
Nice case but thought you didnt want rgb

You will still need to add a rear fan and there easy to install.

Enjoy

i mean, i can just set the colours to default black right?
do you have any idea if i can build the entire computer and be able to flash the bios with cpu installed? i will have someone build the pc for me im just worried i wont be able to get the pc to turn on if the pc is assembled.

Samhfx · 31 Mar 2021 at 11:53

mickyflinn said:
I believe so but im not 100% sure , the case is not in stock and only has a estimated date of arrival.

When you get your motherboard see if states it's 5000 series cpu ready on the box but it still may be ok. I personally would flash the bios without assembling the pc using the bios flashback method.

thanks!

Samhfx · 31 Mar 2021 at 12:08

mickyflinn said:
Your welcome

Dont forget to post some pics.

i will for sure. i don't think everything will look good visually in regards of matching colours etc though. take the cooler for example lol.