Is the Cryorig H5 Universal sufficient to cool a 7700k for OCing?
Is the Cryorig H5 Universal sufficient to cool a 7700k for OCing?
Hello,
I’m thinking about getting an i7-7700k and planning to overclock it to about 4.7-4.8 GHz. Do you think a H5 Universal will be sufficient, or should I opt for a cooler with a higher heat sink? My maximum cooler height is 160mm, and I don’t want to choose an AIO cooler.
Thanks in advance.
BigBoomBoom :
At 4.7-4.8 GHz, yes definitely. The Noctua NH-D15S stands at 160mm and is undoubtedly the top choice for such a high setting, matching Cryorig's R1. For air cooling at 5.0Ghz, Noctua is the best option.
It seems even better than the H5? I'll definitely check it out.
Another point: the Noctuna website lists the height as 160mm, but the store I'm trying to buy from shows 165mm. PCPP also mentions 165mm.
Would you prefer to trust the shop or Noctua? I don't want to waste money just to find out it won't fit.
Also: Should I get the second fan for the cooler? It appears it won't change the height but should still boost performance?
BigBoomBoom :
Yes, NH-D15S performs better than H5 and is naturally pricier. The NH-D15S stands at 160mm, while the NH-D15 (non S) reaches 165mm, which is why some places mistakenly show the wrong measurements. Seems like someone was careless.
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Another point to consider: you can add another 120mm fan for better performance. Does it need to be a Noctuna model or can any 120mm fit? Noctuna is quite expensive.
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Appreciate your assistance!