Good AI or air cooler options for an OC i7-9700k running above 4.9 GHz?
Good AI or air cooler options for an OC i7-9700k running above 4.9 GHz?
Working on a PC with an i7 9700k, aiming for a 4.9 performance boost, and needing a good cooler. Budget is around AUD$150 or less. Open-air or air cooling are acceptable, though I prefer not to use the Noctua dh-15 because of its brown finish. Considering the Dark Rock Pro 4 but wondering if an AIO like the ML240R would perform better at this price.
Be quiet! Here are some options under 150 AUD: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R RGB, Thermalright SilverArrow T8, Noctua NH-U14S, Thermalright Le Grand Macho RT, Deepcool GAMMAXX L240 V2, and Thermalright MACHO Rev.C. I omitted a few because of stock issues—like Cryorig's R1 Ultimate/Universal and some with low ratings.
The Noctua NH-D15 is also available in a black finish. Based on what I've seen online, it appears to be slightly quieter than the NH-D15, though it offers marginally better cooling performance. Adding this detail might be useful.
Sure, just checking in—didn't realize there was a black version available! I'm keeping an eye on the price and, since I'm on a tight budget, do you have any suggestions under $150 for an i7 9700K? Thanks.
Be quiet! Here are some options under 150AUD: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R RGB, Thermalright SilverArrow T8, Noctua NH-U14S, Thermalright Le Grand Macho RT, Deepcool GAMMAXX L240 V2, and Thermalright MACHO Rev.C. I omitted a few because of stock issues or low ratings.
CPU Cooler Options:
Available models include the Cryorig R1 Universal 76 CFM, be quiet! Dark Rock TF 67.8 CFM, Corsair H115i 104.65 CFM, Scythe Mugen 5 PCGH Edition 43.03 CFM, Deepcool Gammaxx L360 V2 69.34 CFM, and others from various retailers.