CPU Fan Showdown
CPU Fan Showdown
Be quiet! PURE ROCK is $49.45
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Be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim is $49.89
CRYORIG H5 Ultimate is $56.60
Noctua NH-D9L is $52.99
Noctua NH-L9i is $41.98
Noctua NH-L9x65 is $48.95
Noctua NH-U9DXi4 is $56.99
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You can locate their description and performance metrics on the manufacturers' websites. The key factor is TDP. Higher values are preferable for overclocking, ensuring they surpass the expected TDP of the processor at the target frequency. Additional quick indicators to consider include fan size (larger fans are better), the quantity and diameter of heat pipes (more is advantageous), and the number and density of fins (more improves cooling). Horizontal fins generally help cool components beneath them, such as VRM and RAM, whereas vertical fins may not provide the same level of cooling, although they can still be effective.
What works best for overclocking depends on your specific hardware, so it's important to research and test different methods.
You can find their description and performance data on respective manufacturers site. Most important part is TDP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_design_power
higher = better for OC. It should exceed projected TDP of the processor at OC frequency you plan to achieve.
Other fast look data to look for:
Fan size = bigger = better.
Number of heat pipes and their diameter , More = better
Number and density of fins, more = better.
Horizontal ones tend to cool parts underneath them so they cool VRM and RAM which vertical ones may not do but as a rule of thumb horizontal ones do not cool processor as comparable vertical ones.
I haven't worked with Skylake yet, but I think you're suitable for more than 4GHz.