Phanteks PH-TC14PE Or Be Quiet Dark Rock 3
Phanteks PH-TC14PE Or Be Quiet Dark Rock 3
You should consider a cooler suitable for mild overclocking, aiming for temperatures around 4.4-4.6.
I need to decide which cooler to use for my X99 build. I have an MSI X99 Krait edition and ordered an i7 5820K, but I'm thinking about a mild overclock to around 4.4-4.6. The Phanteks model is a bit tricky to install, but it was quiet and nice when running my 4790K at 4.8. I don't have much experience with the Dark Rock series.
First of all, 4.6 isn't a gentle overclock. Achieving it with air coolers is quite challenging because the voltage you can use is somewhat lower than what an AIO allows. For an X99 setup, avoid BEQUIET. Their implementation is among the worst, even though their products perform well at the consumer level. Installing a cooler for the X99 can be quite difficult, and they also have a relatively low RAM tolerance, which could cause issues.
My suggestions for air-cooled X99 builds (from best to worst): Noctua D15s, D15, Cryorig R1, Thermal Right (IBE Extreme). The new Cooler Master (Air Maker, I think) also shows promising results, though its look is questionable and it comes at a very high price.
If you need a single tower, consider the ThermalRIght Macho Hr-02 or the Grand Macho.
Thank you for the details, but the cooler is only needed to secure me until I finish assembling all my parts for my custom loop. I just need something to get my PC up and running. I’d consider the Noctua but it’s too large for my setup since I only have an NZXT S340.
Are you certain these alternatives suit the requirements? They seem to be taller than 16 cm. If this is just a placeholder, I wouldn’t stress over overclocking too much with an air cooler. I’d choose something with strong resale potential or simple installation.
SylentVyper is seeking advice on suitable coolers for their X99 build, considering an i7 5820K and aiming for a mild overclock to 4.4-4.6. They also inquire about their current temperatures during idle, gaming, and under heavy load with AIDA64 and Prime95.