Wraith Prism? Good or Bad

KHALIK · 29 Aug 2020 at 22:13

Wraith Prism
Is it good enough for a stock Ryzen 3900X

or shall I buy a cheap AIO 120mm Radiator (120mm is maximum size allowed on my ITX case)

heatonpkmassive · 29 Aug 2020 at 22:23

If you like quiet, get an aftermarket cooler.

KHALIK · 29 Aug 2020 at 22:45

heatonpkmassive said:
If you like quiet, get an aftermarket cooler.

It needs to be silent.

Any recommendations??

Joxeon · 29 Aug 2020 at 22:58

This will keep it cool and runs silent provided it will fit the case.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Scythe SCMG-5PCGH Mugen 5 "PCGH Edition" CPU Cooler= £46.99

Total: £55.69 (includes shipping: £8.70)

mickyflinn · 29 Aug 2020 at 23:17

ALPENFOHN BROCKEN 3 BLACK EDITION CPU COOLER DUAL FAN EDITION - 140MM

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/alpe...-cooler-dual-fan-edition-140mm-hs-05c-al.html

Needs an am4 brscket.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/alpenfohn-am4-mounting-kit-for-brocken-coolers-hs-057-al.html

Dam it's in an itx case what max cpu cooler height.?

Shante · 29 Aug 2020 at 23:38

I’m leaving out stock cooler and will replace it with Dark rock 4 or NH-U12S for 3700x

heatonpkmassive · 29 Aug 2020 at 23:46

Both of Micky's and Joxeon's suggestions are very good.

heatonpkmassive · 29 Aug 2020 at 23:49

Shante said:
I’m leaving out stock cooler and will replace it with Dark rock 4 or NH-U12S for 3700x

That's pretty much what I did, read too many people complaining about the Prism and turns out it was a good decision. This thing is silent.

mickyflinn · 29 Aug 2020 at 23:59

heatonpkmassive said:
Both of Micky's and Joxeon's suggestions are very good.

Would have been good if it was not an itx case. :confused:

Need th know max cpu cooler height for the case.

heatonpkmassive · 30 Aug 2020 at 09:52

mickyflinn said:
Would have been good if it was not an itx case.

Need th know max cpu cooler height for the case.

True, but as a general suggestion for most use cases, both of those are good suggestions.

oldbanana · 30 Aug 2020 at 10:13

wraith prism is something u can use until a decent cooler arrives.

KHALIK · 30 Aug 2020 at 12:16

My ITX case:
Thermaltake Core V21 Compact Cube

Max CPU Cooler Height
185 mm

cpu cooler needs to be dead silent.

mickyflinn · 30 Aug 2020 at 12:30

KHALIK said:
My ITX case:
Thermaltake Core V21 Compact Cube

Max CPU Cooler Height
185 mm cpu cooler needs to be dead silent.

Noctua NH-D15 there's is a better looking version Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black,
https://premiumbuilds.com/cpu-coolers/quietest-cpu-coolers/

Noctua NH-D15 vs Dark Rock Pro 4

https://premiumbuilds.com/guides/noctua-nh-d15-vs-dark-rock-pro-4/

KHALIK · 30 Aug 2020 at 21:51

Thank you, I was hopping for a cheaper heatsink as my budget limited.

Cheap and silent heatsink under £40

mickyflinn · 30 Aug 2020 at 22:37

£43 , very quiet with tdp of 220w

ALPENFOHN BROCKEN 3

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/alpenfohn-brocken-3-cpu-cooler-140mm-hs-05a-al.html

heatonpkmassive · 31 Aug 2020 at 13:00

mickyflinn said:
£43 , very quiet with tdp of 220w

ALPENFOHN BROCKEN 3

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/alpenfohn-brocken-3-cpu-cooler-140mm-hs-05a-al.html

43 quid for 220 watt capacity is hard to beat.

Saul Farrell · 14 Sep 2020 at 18:14

KHALIK said:
Wraith Prism
Is it good enough for a stock Ryzen 3900X

or shall I buy a cheap AIO 120mm Radiator (120mm is maximum size allowed on my ITX case)

For a 3900X the stock cooler is not good enough. I'd recommend either a good air cooler (if it fits) or one of the best 120mm AIOs you can find (I'd recommend NZXT for their amazing 6 year warranty and if the AIO fails in that time and breaks some of your components then NZXT will replace all of your components - providing you send them your PC for inspection to prove that it wasn't user error)