CPU Cooler Clearance - MSI x370 Gaming Pro Carbon
CPU Cooler Clearance - MSI x370 Gaming Pro Carbon
Hey everyone, I'm the owner of a Ryzen 5 1600 system. I'm using a Patriot Viper 4 with an 8GB (2x4GB) kit at 3200MHz inside a SilentiumPC Aquarius X70T case that's pure black. The height should be around 175mm for the CPU cooler, but I'm planning to buy an air cooler costing about 80-90€. I have three options to consider:
1. Noctua NH-D15 SE AM4 – I prefer this one most, it has all the features except the look. I can imagine the brown casing fitting nicely in my case.
2. Cryorig R1 Ultimate / Universal – both are great-looking, though they might be slightly less powerful than the Noctua. I'm not sure if the Universal model would help with RAM clearance, so I'm including both here.
3. Be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 3 – this one is my least favorite in terms of appearance, but it still looks good and is on my list.
My main issues are the RAM clearance and the case width. If my RAMs are too big for the Noctua, I might be able to raise the front fan, but I'm not sure if that's possible with the other two options either. Also, I'm curious about fitting a raised fan in this case.
Thanks for taking a look, and I appreciate all the suggestions!
I suggest using the NH-D15 solid cooler, which I own personally. The Low-Noise Adapters aren't necessary if you desire quiet operation. It seems the Cryorig R1 Ultimate/Universal offers the weakest cooling among the three and might be the noisiest. If color is a concern, you can easily find a black Noctua fan and mount it accordingly.
What's preventing you from acquiring the Cryorig H7 Quad Lumi edition? It can handle cooling the R5 1600, even with a strong overclock, and it appears visually appealing while saving you money.
Yes, that looks really good, and having some RGB in my setup works well too. However, it seems like no one is offering that product in my country, unfortunately. Also, when Zen2 arrives, I’ll have a much more powerful CPU than just 65W TDP, so this power won’t go to waste.
I suggest using the NH-D15 solid cooler, which I own personally. The Low-Noise Adapters aren't necessary if you desire quiet operation. It seems the Cryorig R1 Ultimate/Universal offers the weakest cooling among the three and might be the noisiest. If color is a concern, you can easily find a black Noctua fan and mount it accordingly.