Cooling and MBOO options for i5 8600K in a compact case
Cooling and MBOO options for i5 8600K in a compact case
Hello, I've finally secured the funds to start building my dream setup from a year ago. I already own a GTX 1080 and plan to purchase an i5 8600k to pair with it.
The case I have is a cooler master masterbox lite 5, which I bought because it was on sale locally and looked good.
My issue is that it doesn't fit coolers bigger than 160mm, but do I really need something like that?
I initially wanted a Cryo H7, but my parents, being supportive, offered to buy the cooler for me. They believed that higher cost means better performance, so they chose the largest and most powerful model, the big Noctua one. It didn't fit either.
Another thought: would it even make sense? I plan to use this PC mainly for gaming, and would overclocking the i5 really boost performance? If not, I'll choose any cooler you recommend, as noise and price matter more.
Also, for the motherboard, I think I should go with the cheapest option (the Asus TUF Z370 Plus Gaming), although that's a bad idea.
Lastly, I'll be returning the Noctua cooler, just to mention it.
Hi, I recently assisted my father with an 8600K upgrade. The system was intended for work and gaming, especially PUBG, where he often plays. After careful selection of components, I chose the Asus ROG Strix Z370-H Gaming for him. The key advantage was its superior sound quality on this board (it also features a powerful HEHFone jack, useful with certain headphones, plus a decent mic port).
I purchased the G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GVKB Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2x8GB) at 3200MHz DDR4 CL16, rated at 1.35V, for his use.
For the CPU cooler, after some thought, I selected the CoolerMaster X Dream i117 - CPU Cooler compatible with Intel.
I was unsure about the cooler since keeping it quiet is important...
Hi, I recently assisted my father with an 8600K upgrade. This system was intended for both work and gaming, including frequent PUBG sessions. After careful selection of components, I chose the Asus ROG Strix Z370-H Gaming for him. The key advantage was its superior sound quality on this board (it also features a high-hephone jack, which is useful with certain headphones and a decent mic port).
I purchased the G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GVKB Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2x8GB) at 3200MHz DDR4 CL16, rated at 1.35V, in black for his desktop setup.
For the CPU cooler, after some consideration, I selected the CoolerMaster X Dream i117 for Intel processors. Although I was concerned about noise levels, it’s important not to overheat, and he’s unlikely to overclock.
After putting everything together, the build turned out excellent. During recent heatwaves, temperatures often reached 35°C outside, while the CPU stayed quiet and games ran at around 60°C. Compared to a MasterAir Maker 8 that required a new case and only light overclocking (10%-20%), this cooler offered better value. It performed flawlessly—my father’s PC barely made a sound and never overheated.
I hope this helps clarify things. The TUF option is also worth mentioning; sound quality remains the main factor, though the ROG board looks nicer.
Gabor