Which cooler would be best for your build?
Which cooler would be best for your build?
GeoDash :
If I had been told against the R1U, I wouldn't be getting the H5. I'm finished with them.
Someone is offering poor advice—the Cryorig R1 is one of the top air coolers, and I own it.
Zerk2012 :
GeoDash :
If I had been told against the R1U, I wouldn't be getting the H5. I'm finished with them.
Someone is giving you poor advice—the Cryorig R1 is one of the top air coolers I own.
It's a bit of a poor value; it costs $90 and it's similar to the $75 NH-D14 (which is also six years old).
Initially, the maximum overclocking potential for a processor largely depends on obtaining a chip that is well categorized. 4.8 is achievable.
Keep in mind that the FX-9590 can reach 4.7 with a 5.0 turbo setting, provided it comes from a high-quality, well-binned model.
On cooling solutions, there is little variation in performance among the best coolers.
Your setup seems suitable for delivering adequate airflow to any cooler you choose.
You may wish to explore reviews of your options. Here’s one about Phanteks, which has been thoroughly tested for AMD processors.
http://www.frostytech.com/articlesearch....&sort=date
I also appreciate the straightforward mounting system for top-tier Noctua coolers.
The NH-U14s performs similarly to Phanteks, especially when paired with an additional fan:
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cf...734&page=4
geofelt :
First of all, how high one can overclock a processor is primarily determined by luck in getting a well binned chip.
4.8 is possible.
But, remember that the FX-9590 can get 4.7 with 5.0 turbo.
That is from a top binned chip.
On coolers, there is minimal difference in effectiveness among the top coolers.
Your case is a good one which should be able to supply cooling air to any cooler.
You might want to read some reviews of your candidates.
Here is one for the Phanteks which is one of the best tested specifically for AMD processors.
http://www.frostytech.com/articlesearch....&sort=date
I happen to like the simple mounting system for Noctua top end coolers.
The NH-U14s shows comparable to the Phanteks, better if you add a second fan:
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cf...734&page=4
I do have a very nice 8350, too bad I got what I wanted at the time (great multi-core performance, and not really single-core).
The R1 outperforms the D15 by 4C and the D14 by 8C. Achieving its top speed on a 970 chipset is possible, though you'll need effective cooling.
The price is a bit low considering the shipping time.
It’s around $90, which is similar to the $75 NH-D14.
Based on your reasoning about the discounts, it seems you think you’re getting more value for less, but you’re hesitant to pay extra for even a small improvement.
Your comments suggest you’ve already decided, so why share this?