Running at 11700kf on a compact motherboard
Running at 11700kf on a compact motherboard
I recently bought a 11700kf and installed it in an Asus Prime B560M-A. Because the motherboard needs space for the graphics card and a compact case, I was curious about the best cooling solution. I’m not aiming for overclocking—just keeping the 3.0 Max Turbo Boost at 5.0mhz. My goal is to maintain performance for at least eight years or more, without spending too much (under $300). I think my case can handle 120mm fans. Case: DIYPC DIY-D3-RGB Black USB3.0 Steel/Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Motherboard: ASUS Prime B560M-A CPU: Intel i7 11700KF GPU: RX 570 8GB 1256mhz RAM: New RAM PSU: Corsair CV650
Budget details: https://www.newegg.com/zalman-10x-perfor...-_-Product Your setup uses Coolers up to 160mm. I assembled a friend's PC with the Zalman, which keeps the 11700k stable and stays below 85°C. It fits nicely in a Fractal Meshify case.
You can accommodate a 160mm cooler, which fits most models. The NH-D15 works well for cooling chips, though it's on the higher end in price, while the U12S offers a more budget-friendly choice.
You can use an NH-D15 with your RX 570, but make sure it fits properly. The Noctua site mentions that the cooler should sit on top of the PCIe X16 slot, so check your motherboard’s layout to confirm placement.
The Scythe Fuma 2 fits perfectly in that space, and the cooler works well with various motherboards. I’ve tested it with a 7700K and Z170 OCF, and there’s no issue with the GPU.
It's probably fine, but if you're concerned about performance, the mentioned U12S can handle your CPU well. It's also not that expensive—$110. The Scythe Fuma 2 receives positive feedback too.
Great! Yes, I can suggest some good case fans. Let me know if you need options based on noise level or budget.
If you ignore RGB considerations:
Not Budget: https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nf-f12-pwm...ion=noctua fan&cm_re=noctua_fan-_-35-608-026-_-Product
Budget: https://www.newegg.com/be-quiet-140mm-pw...ption=case fans&cm_re=case_fans-_-9SIA68V8UH4181-_-Product
As Cheap as Possible Without Buying Poor Quality: https://www.newegg.com/p/1YF-00B3-00081?...ption=case fans&cm_re=case_fans-_-9SIAM7KFE84032-_-Product