Searching for a new CPU cooler.
Searching for a new CPU cooler.
you have an i7 8700 on a b360m board with 16gb ram and a rtx 2060 super. you're using a stock cooler, which works fine but makes noise under load. you're considering budget options like the msi core frozr l (57$ locally) and thermaltake models. it's worth checking if the frozr l offers better cooling performance for your setup.
I couldn't locate a match for an Arctic Freezer 34 esports duo. None of the options are worth their cost; they're comparable to a 212 EVO, which is likely much more affordable.
A liquid cooler tends to run quieter and provide better cooling than an air cooler. I suggest a reliable AIO liquid cooler like Cooler Master's MasterLiquid Pro 120 RGB, provided it fits your computer case. You can find more details here: Amazon Link for the mentioned AIO CPU Liquid Cooler: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Mas...r=8-2&th=1
No local stores carry it, so I’ll need to order from Amazon, which might take a while. Appreciate the idea!
The Hyper 212 Evo works well as an air cooler, but since you have support for a radiator, I suggest Cooler Master's MasterLiquid Pro 120. It runs quieter and offers better cooling performance than the 212 Evo or similar models like Deep Cool's GAMMAXX Universal Socket RGB CPU Cooler, which is $1.66 more expensive on Amazon. In short: if you can buy the Pro 120 and fit a 120mm radiator, it’s a solid, budget-friendly liquid option. If you’re on a tight budget or lack radiator support, the 212 Evo remains a viable choice.
Sadly, 120mm AIO coolers often underperform compared to air coolers in general. These should only be considered for tiny mini-ITX setups with basic CPUs.