Ideal cooler for i7 9700K is a high-performance liquid cooler with good airflow and low thermal resistance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Ideal cooler for i7 9700K is a high-performance liquid cooler with good airflow and low thermal resistance.

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MONSTERmoose91
Senior Member

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02-28-2018, 08:07 PM

I’m aiming to purchase an i7 9700k and need advice on a cooler. I’m leaning toward a Noctua model. My motherboard is a Z390 Aorus Pro WiFi, and I’ll choose a cooler that fits. Currently, my Hyper-212 EVO works well in my setup.

MONSTERmoose91

02-28-2018, 08:07 PM #1

G1mpie
Junior Member

03-10-2018, 06:45 PM

Budget? If you're not overheating, I'd suggest sticking with the Hyper 212.

G1mpie

03-10-2018, 06:45 PM #2

Budget? If you're not overheating, I'd suggest sticking with the Hyper 212.

xXKill_ZoneXx
Junior Member

03-10-2018, 07:40 PM

I’d really consider switching to a premium cooler instead of sticking with the 212. Your budget fits that range nicely.

xXKill_ZoneXx

03-10-2018, 07:40 PM #3

I’d really consider switching to a premium cooler instead of sticking with the 212. Your budget fits that range nicely.

Lorddoom139
Posting Freak

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03-10-2018, 10:06 PM

212 Evo lacks sufficient power for a 95W CPU due to its limited thermal output and insufficient voltage delivery.

Lorddoom139

03-10-2018, 10:06 PM #4

212 Evo lacks sufficient power for a 95W CPU due to its limited thermal output and insufficient voltage delivery.

lustriker
Member

03-30-2018, 04:46 PM

It's a budget cooler designed for entry-level systems, but it hasn't been useful in about a year. There are superior alternatives available at the same price point.

lustriker

03-30-2018, 04:46 PM #5

It's a budget cooler designed for entry-level systems, but it hasn't been useful in about a year. There are superior alternatives available at the same price point.

CptPterodactyl
Member

127

03-30-2018, 09:16 PM

I possess a single unit purchased in 2014... :I (applied on FX)

CptPterodactyl

03-30-2018, 09:16 PM #6

I possess a single unit purchased in 2014... :I (applied on FX)

Koollojoe
Posting Freak

830

03-30-2018, 09:57 PM

Not enough to rely on Intel chips alone; many coolers offer better value. Some alternatives perform the same tasks at a fraction of the cost.

Koollojoe

03-30-2018, 09:57 PM #7

Not enough to rely on Intel chips alone; many coolers offer better value. Some alternatives perform the same tasks at a fraction of the cost.

Ranujen
Junior Member

03-31-2018, 04:53 AM

95w vs 125w plus isn't sufficient because the difference is too small.

Ranujen

03-31-2018, 04:53 AM #8

95w vs 125w plus isn't sufficient because the difference is too small.

Streiyn
Posting Freak

768

04-14-2018, 08:16 PM

Initially TDP is always hard to measure accurately, and the second thing is we're discussing Intel, which starts at 95w.

Streiyn

04-14-2018, 08:16 PM #9

Initially TDP is always hard to measure accurately, and the second thing is we're discussing Intel, which starts at 95w.

ArthoFake
Member

142

04-16-2018, 12:00 AM

#10

I checked the available space for a cooler and noticed the NH-D15 is too large. I’m searching for a smaller alternative that fits better.

ArthoFake

04-16-2018, 12:00 AM #10

I checked the available space for a cooler and noticed the NH-D15 is too large. I’m searching for a smaller alternative that fits better.

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