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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black)?
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Wait, these doesn't include fans?
It's different that this right? Because the names are the same
I don't recommend a 360mm rad, especially for the 5600x which has a low tdp.
The Noctua NHD15 is quieter and more reliable, with the same thermal performance.
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/
Also, skip the Hard Drive entirely and just get a bigger SSD.
If it fits in your budget, get 3200 cl14 or 3600 cl16
It's been available at that price for weeks, you're probably thinking of the Chromax version? https://www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=chromax+nh-d15&qid=1608046292&s=electronics&sr=1-3
Going to order it, you guys have made me confident, if something does go wrong there are always ways to fix it :) too good of a deal...
https://www.amazon.com.au/Noctua-Chromax-Black-1500RPM-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
edit; Worth it to post to the subreddit?
Looks like that case will take up to 160mm coolers but make sure these bigger coolers will clear any ram you have.
I don't have any experience with that new Corsair one but for $100 I'd get the chromax d15 and call it a day
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I agree with everyone saying cpu cooler however. Whatever you do don’t get a 120mm AIO. 120mm AIO’s have been proven to be worst than cheap air coolers. If you want to spend all $100 on a cpu cooler I’d recommend this one the Noctua D15.
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
Problem with water coolers most people here won’t talk about is that the lifespan for them are considerably less than air coolers while good air coolers can not only match but beat a lot of water coolers. With an AIO there is 3 points of failure (Fans, Pump, tubing) 2 of which would require you to replace the whole unit while in an air cooler all the can fail is the fans which would be a cheap replacement. It’s also won’t need to be replaced if you ever upgrade.
just to be sure it is this one correct? I just dont wanna buy the wrong one https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=asc\_df\_B07Y87YHRH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416652333997&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9422662440484498003&hvpone=&hvptwo=&h...
It should include the stock cooler but you'd be better off getting a more powerful cooler for that cpu if you're going to be using it fr hardware heavy games/programs. A good one would be the Noctua NH-D15
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So Cooler Master for AIO choice,
and for Fan Cooler choice - this one: (?) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B07Y87YHRH/ref=ewc\_pr\_img\_3?smid=A38F5RZ72I2JQ&psc=1
First time was totally accident, second time I thought it was hot enough but I probably did not have much room wiggle because of the CPU fan see link below. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y87YHRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Change the AIO and case if you have an unscratchable itch to work on PCs. They both sort of suck and could do with a change; the case might as well be an oven and 120mm AIOs are notorious for being worse than air coolers that cost half as much. Making this change will reduce noise and temperatures, no doubt.
For case, I'm a fan of the Be Quiet 500DX. Great airflow, quiet, comes with 3 nice fans, and pretty good looking. For cooler, I can't recommend the Noctua NH-D15 enough. Coolers like the Deepcool Assassin III perform really close to it, but at the moment they're the same price and I just simply prefer the D15 for Noctua's customer service and abundance of accessories included. Any high-end air cooler will knock the socks off of your current 120mm AIO, that's for sure.
Either of those things costs around $100, both together will be a shade over $200. It ain't cheap, but it definitely improves overall quality of life, both for you and your computer.
Warning cause it’s really fresh in my mind the i9 runs super hot and can damage itself without a top top line cooler, idk much about the one you have there so it may be good but this is what I had to use
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Y87YHRH?linkCode=gs2&tag=bgfg0f-20
Noctua was ahead of the game in adding LGA1700 support to their coolers, so the one that you buy should.
But if you want to double check, you'll look for the list of supported sockets, and see if LGA 1700 is in the list, with no caveats.
This listing of the Noctua NH-D15 chormax.black says for it's list of supported sockets, "... SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, ..."
LGA1700 is in the listed of supported sockets for that listing of the cooler, so if you order from that listing, you'll get the LGA1700 mounting brackets in the box.
If your willing to spend a little more I think this noctua cooler has been the best around for years and now it comes in black! Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MR0ZBYEBJG455RGS9HVE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's this the case is a meshify c so not the largest internally and it was so awkward to fit that I had to take my gpu out and almost took the 2 top case fans out too
I would go for the big Nactua if it will fit in your case. Don't have to worry about the pump breaking and cools about as good.
I have the same motherboard and it's great. Note that it doesn't come with any front panel USB-C connection, though. I also run it with the 5800x and I paired it with the Noctua NH-D15 and am way happier with this as opposed to the various water coolers I've tried.
I would definitely agree, and I’d also recommend the black Bc it would look better imo. Here’s a link for you if you would like to consider.
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZVNCX7QTHF1873R01QWY
Not at all. An air cooler generally gives better performance for less cost in comparison to AIOs. Generally, you'd want to use an AIO for aesthetic or space depending on the build. If you're looking for neither, the Noctua NH D-15 is probably the best bang for your buck. It'll likely be more than enough for the 12900K if you don't plan on overclocking, but, reviews will confirm that.
However, you'll need this bracket to use with Alder Lake
thanks. After building an all out rgb monster - i quickly found that i missed the no rgb simple feel, so I basically rebuilt immediately and I couldn't be happier.
Cooler is the Noctua NH-D15 double tower - one of the best air coolers out there I believe.
I found this one who seems pretty efficient and not very noisy, but it's like 100bucks, do you have a better option ?
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_C7XB6E0ZB6ZCQRXK4EBF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This what i got after so many reviews and videos
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ER10EQX5S4PSW48A70QX
Kinda sad honestly since my pc is new still didn’t expect to change anything any time soon but it is what it is With this one i will be getting less heat and longer use. Thanks for ur kind answers
You should have some overclocking headroom with the Noctua NH-D15 if you can fit it in the case you want. It's just as good as most AIOs, and better than a lot of them. A little bit cheaper than most AIOs too, at $109
That pre-built system has a generic 120MM AIO. your PC is thermal throttling itself. If your not tech savvy or comfortable with undervolting the CPU. Id look at either swapping out that cooler for a 240MM to go in the front of the case or a nice Air cooler, like Noctuas ND-D15 Noctua - Amazon
Your cooler fan will run all the time as well as the pump pushing the fluid through the system.
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Big down-fall with pre-builts and coolers not being sufficient for the build/processor.
You honestly don't need an AIO (the water cooling thing) a solid air cooler will be just fine unless you're doing heavy CPU tasks like rendering video. If this is primarily for gaming, just get a solid air cooler like this
You can spend that extra money on a better monitor or something else. Just my best suggestion
Perfect! Although I recommend the Chromax Noctua DH-D15 for a better look, only like $10 more
(US Link for reference) Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_MlbdGbJ84Z2A4
But that system as a whole should be perfect for your workstation!
the hated newegg surprisingly. But I also ordered on on amazon because I wasn't sure if the newegg was going to make it... they input the wrong address...But amazon has pre-order avail right now... will probably ship within a week too!
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black)
If you don't plan on overclocking at all the 5600x comes with a stock cooler which should be fine.
i suggest getting the black version of the cpu cooler just for a few more style points. also you don’t really need a 850 watt psu, maybe a 750 watt will be fine, and redistribute that into other components.
cpu cooler: https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2OUOFbJMNRFGZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
About the same price ($1.50 less) and it’ll be far quieter and more reliable with nearly identical performance. Noctua makes the quietest and most reliable fans on the market so you’ll be getting quieter fans plus no pump noise. Pumps are way louder than you’d expect.
Some great changes here.
If you're gonna go Noctua for the cooler, go with the Chromax version for ~15$ extra to get the nice black cooler instead of the beige/brown monstrosity.
I'm not a fan of liquid coolers.. Mine lasted less than 2 years before it died and nearly baked my CPU. I got the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, it is HUGE but it cools my CPU better than the liquid cooler ever did, also comes with the best thermal paste.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Sh2uFb512B6TG
Hello,
I have a lian li lancool II rgb mesh and a ryzen 7 cpu, I wanted to get the NOCTUA NH-D15 BLACK and I was wondering if it will fit in my case? The ram i have are 4 sticks of ripjaws gskill.
One more dumb question, is an IO shield necessary? My case never came with one and I have contacted the seller on new egg and told them I haven’t gotten one, would I need to take out the entire motherboard to install the IO shield?
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ovmjFb6NS2V54
This is one of the best air coolers on the market if you don’t care too much about looks. It’s out of stock right now but it’s usually $99.99.
I spoke too soon... apparently it's available on Canada Amazon now I'm unsure if I should refund my H100x liquid cooler (unopened) and get this instead.
I ordered a bunch of PC parts and it's sitting in my living room, just need CPU and GPU at this point. Going to wait for RTX 3070 and a Zen 3 CPU (hopefully).
EDIT: Wording
That's for a 2 fan version from Amazon with Noctua as the vendor for the black version for 99.99.
The version you linked is by a third party vendor on Newegg.
You shouldn't be recommending the Nh-D15 SE to anyone at the price you linked.
The NH-D15SE was released a few years ago for AM4 launch. Its an older product and you should be recommending the NH-D15 which now has the AM4 bracket, which it didn't in the past.
I can not recommend this case more. The build quality and features are top notch. They have to be losing money on it. It was out of stock for almost two months.
EDIT: The Noctua NH-D15 fits with about a millimeter or two to spare.
Looks great. One idea I'd love to see someone do on a build like this, is using a Noctua NH-D15 (or similar) and fabricate an injector hat onto it instead of water cooling.
It’s You’re in the us it seems like you can get it in about 10 days.
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_.KlaGb2FKD7GN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I was doing some rendering with the stock cooler and it hit 91c. So I replaced the prism with Noctua NH-D15 and got a case with better airflow. Lian Li LANCOOL II Mesh. It hasn't gone over 78c on max load.
EDIT: At that price point you can't beat this case. The quality and thought behind it's design is incredible. They can't be making that much money on it.
Not sure which Noctua you are looking for. But, I was about to get the following one for $100, but decided to save $40 with the Fuma 2. Noctua NH - D15 Chromax Black
Np
Here is a good looking all black cooler
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LCWlFbMRK9HGZ
If u really want liquid
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zC2kFbY79MKWN
Stock on the 13th
Means u can buy now and it arrives a few days after 13
The CPU Cooler will fit in the case but you'll ran into a problem with the ram I. with the extra fan in the front the ram won't fit I suggest getting the Corsair Vengeance LPX it doesn't have RGB but you won't be able to see the ram with the CPU Cooler in the the way so I personally don't think it's that big a deal, if you really want RGB you can remove the extra fan and it will fit. Also if you don't know is a black version of the NH-D15 https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH as for custom cooling do you mean custom water cooling or just adding a aftermarket CPU cooler like the NH-D15? A aftermarket is easy enough to install so you shouldn't have a problem there as long as you read the manual. Personally I don't have much experience with RGB since nothing in my computer uses it so I'll let someone else help you with that.
11 in stock on Amazon as of last night.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Y87YHRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 3.5 GHz 16-Core Processor | $738.89 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $100.00 |
| Motherboard | Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard | $189.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $189.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $89.99 @ B&H |
| Storage | Western Digital Black 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $172.93 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | Asus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB ROG Strix Gaming OC Video Card | $1279.00 @ B&H |
| Case | Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case | $98.98 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $124.99 @ Best Buy |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $2984.76 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-18 12:43 EDT-0400 |
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, 140mm Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_t.KCEbNKW9YV5
^cpu cooler
Nice budget.
A few things here:
- What games will you be playing?
- Will you be overclocking?
- Do you have 2 GPUs already? If so which ones
- What monitor do you have? Using this for 1080p is like super duper overkill.
Keep in mind:
- A $1000 motherboard doesn't necessarily mean more performance
- Air cooling vs AIO is very slim cooling difference nowawadays. I can't speak for custom loops but I would imagine price to performance (and time of setting it up) is limited. Here are my suggestions for aircooling, AIO, and Corsair's custom loop kit
I would favor the Corsair 7000D simply for the full mesh front over the other two, it should yield the best thermal performance. I think they're also known to be easy to build in which is a plus.
As far as CPUs go, buy the best that your budget can afford. With that said tho, I think the newer i7 13700k makes sense in a lot of regards. Single core performance like gaming is close enough to the 13900k while saving a big chunk of cash. Solid multi core performance uptick from the previous 12700k chip as well, which I reckon would be good for your Autodesk program. For gaming alone I'd even recommend the 13600k but the 13700k makes more sense for your needs.
You mentioned you multitask a lot. The CPU will of course come into play, but the available total memory will matter the most. I'd aim for 32GB of RAM since you do CAD design which will benefit from more memory.
Cooling wise, it's up to you whether you want liquid or air cooling. Yeah, air cooling is easier to maintain and install. I'd recommend sticking with higher end air coolers like the Noctua NH-D15 or Dark Rock Pro 4. These should do a fine job.
I haven't personally used liquid, but I hear the general consensus is the Arctic Liquid Freezer II line is the best value and build quality. I'd look there.
Also the NH-D15 chromax black is on sale for 99.99 through one of their resalers on the side options, the reviews for the seller are pretty bad but i figured I'd give it a shot
https://www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3W29YO6ZXWX4K&keywords=noctua&qid=1660501070&sprefix=noctua%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-5
HCEcom seller
Sure, always depend on your budget and requirements (like i dont want the fan to make any noise, or im limited by the size of my tower).
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I'd go for something like this: arctic 34 duo for cheap up to something like: Noctua NH-D15 for best quality overall.
Noctua is a rule of thumb, but they are expensive :P
Remember that if u buy a GOOD cpu fan it will last you forever (for real, u will change it bc u want and not bc its broken or whatever).
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_Q0X1R856NKNTDJEVK1E8
Adobe liebt 12th gen also Intel:
Oder nimm einen Lüftkühler, amazon hat noctua b-ware wenn dir das egal ist und was ich auch persönlich über eine 240mm aio nehmen würde:
Noctua B-Ware 80€.
Sinnvolle Upgrades und leichte Budget Streckungen:
60€ extra für den 12700
Mehr SSDs oder 2TB ssds, günstige 2tb 150€ , sehr gute 2tb 200€.
Oder eine bessere SSD ab 110€. wie 970 evo , sn770 sn850, 980 pro , seagate 520,530
850W netzteil für 15€ mehr.
12gb 3080 für 110€ mehr.
In dieser Reihenfolge.
This was the one I was looking at.
height of cooler: 6.49 inches
im not sure what u mean by capacity space of case, the dimensions are 17.83 x 9.06 x 18.35 inches (length by width by height)
ram height: 31mm (couldn't find on website so had to search up)
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also no idea what clearance is (sry lmao)
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case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C76W2WM/ref=twister_B09GXM4MNZ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_W5E5RPNFGN6T3ATATFZS
So this is the one you have right? I might buy it cause I'm kinda scared of ruining my 3080 with water
That is not even close to top of the line. Check out something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-Core Processor | $579.99 @ Newegg |
| CPU Cooler | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler | $89.90 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard | $254.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory | $118.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory | $118.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Corsair MP600 PRO XT 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $175.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12 GB GAMING OC Video Card | $1529.90 @ B&H |
| Case | Fractal Design Meshify 2 ATX Mid Tower Case | $174.00 @ B&H |
| Power Supply | Phanteks Revolt Pro 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $169.99 @ Amazon |
| Case Fan | ARCTIC P14 PST 72.8 CFM 140 mm Fans 5-Pack | $39.99 @ Newegg |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $3252.73 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-03-14 14:45 EDT-0400 |
Here's my take on it.
- CPU - you'll want the fastest CPU you can get for gaming, editing, and rendering. The 12900K outperforms the Ryzen 9 5950X in most categories so that's what I'm going with here.
- Cooler - you wanted air cooling, so here's the best value high performance air cooler on the market. The Noctua NH-D15 (black) is also an option at $110.
- Mobo - has all the connectivity you need with good VRM's and WiFi/BT. If you're going to be applying a heavy overclock, then the ASUS TUF Z690 Plus WiFi or the MSI Z690 Tomahawk WiFi would be better options. I chose the Gigabyte Aorus Elite AX because it has more USB ports on the rear.
- RAM - 64 GB of fast 3600 MHz CL18 low profile RAM. Even with the LP-nature of the RAM, you'll need to move the front CPU cooler fan up a bit to make room. It's a tiny bit, like 1mm more, but you should be aware of it.
- SSD - the fastest 1 TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD that I know of right now. Do you need/have a scratch drive?
- GPU - the RTX 3080 Ti is my pick. While you have room in the budget, I can't justify spending $600 more for essentially the same performance with the RTX 3090.
- Case - you can definitely stick with the Corsair 4000D Airflow, which is a fantastic case in its own right, but I went with a larger case with quieter operation and slightly better airflow. I mainly chose it because you said you have other drives, so you'll need more room for them. The Meshify 2 can hold multiple hard drives in the front whereas the 4000D, or other "normal" mid-towers like the bequiet Pure Base 500DX, only has room for two.
- PSU - you'll want to bump up to 1000W here, since this a workstation PC and you'll pretty much be putting all your components under sustained loads at some point.
- Fans - I added a 5-pack of 140mm PWM fans that can be daisy-chained for easier cable management. 3x front intake, 1x rear exhaust, and 1x top exhaust would give you the optimal configuration for airflow and positive pressure to reduce dust buildup.
Let me know what you think :)
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, Dual-Tower CPU cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_H4Q2DMZK8MW12MK7KEHF
Might get this, corsair support emails are slow so might just return it to amazon
Update: I've obtained a Noctua NH-D15 Cromax fan and have since replaced the unknown branded water-cooling radiator setup that came with the motherboard (in the way I wound up purchasing the motherboard).
This very heatsink contraption.
This is by no means my first heatsink styled fan cooler. The previous one, which is useable with the older motherboard only, was this Arctic Freezer Xtreme.
The temperatures are doing even better than with the water cooler. Seeing about a 12º lower during increased throttling while playing games.
Though one of the more annoying things reported with the Noctua is that it can be noisy. It came with noise-reduction adapters, but I myself have no significant issues with noise. My tower does not sit at desk level where everything else resides. I'm an oldie from the time when you never did such a thing and the tower sits beneath. Noise? Where-ever it may be, it is not somewhere that I can hear it!
I did have to reposition my GPU to a lower PCIe slot as it would otherwise be rubbing and touching the new Noctua. It was a rather unexpectedly chonkier thing to fit in with everything else, this cooler.
Changing question to solved and that's the end of that chapter.
Am I being silly pulling the trigger on this list? Is it worth waiting a few months for DDR5 to go down in price? That seems extremely unlikely.
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K https://www.newegg.ca/intel-core-i5-12600k-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118347
Cooler
Liquid: https://www.newegg.ca/msi-liquid-cooling-system-mag-series/p/N82E16835846009
Air: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_XEJVXEKBYSEERBJS60R4
Air: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08HM1T6RL/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_433SGNQEVE14Y59B9TXE
Z690 motherboard w/ LGA 1700 for Alder Lake
DDR4 Option: MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Intel https://www.newegg.ca/p/N82E16813144486
RAM
DDR4 3600MHz: https://www.newegg.ca/ballistix-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820164173
Case
Corsair 4000D Airflow Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX
https://www.newegg.ca/white-corsair-4000d-airflow-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811139157
If you want to do air cooling just get the Noctua aircooler instead.
I know its double the price, itll handle the CPU a lot better, see conclusion section here for insight
If you want an AIO cooler, the EK AIO 360 can be purchased directly from EK along with the adapter for a similar price:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-aio-360-d-rgb
If you'd consider an air cooler, the Noctua NH-D15 / NH-D15 chromax.Black are more than enough to keep it cool, and the listings on Amazon include the mounting hardware:
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-heatpipe-NF-A15-140mm/dp/B00L7UZMAK
Thanks a lot again, I am thinking of changing to these two:
Does this make sense as well?
I would upgrade to this cooler and get thermal grizzly thermal paste. Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_X2GFEZAHB6MM2FJH7K3E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I believe something like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_MG4QWKTBWVT78BHMK05A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
would cool better than a 120mm aio.
I've seen a lot of people recommend the Noctua NH-D15, but i don't like how it looks (the colors) but i saw this on amazon:
But I'm wondering if this one is just a recolor and has the same performance, or if its different.
It’s a Noctua DH-15 chromax.Black
fyi noctua nh-d15 chromax is $110 brand new on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BNFVHE3TQP5JHQBT1CSW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got my eye on this Noctua, but I've not used this one yet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH
> Noctua NH-D15 Chromax
https://www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
"cheap".
This is a great little budget cooler. Spending more really doesn't get you more unless you go for more fans like
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_2QXWFMGR78447R2D0GQQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 But now your are adding more noise from more fans.
https://smile.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Is this the one you were referring to? (ignore color)
thanks, you think this is good? https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=psdc_11036281_t1_B00L7UZMAK
Lesser... looks? Chromax variants are completely black.
And then the NH-U12 redux is gray on gray.
If you can stretch your budget a bit, the Arctic Cooling Liquid Freezer II is considered to be a great performer.
However, if you're spending this much and also considering air coolers, it might be worth considering a solid air cooler instead, which come with competitive performance vs. 240mm AIOs and no worries about coolant leakage, such as the Noctua NH-D15 or its black Chromax variant if the brown colour is not your cup of tea.
Probably the cool, quiet, noctua fans. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH
https://www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
This chonky boi is better then any AIO.
No problem! Here is the Dark Rock Pro 4 and here is the Noctua one I mentioned Noctua Nh-D15
Is this the cooler you're talking about? It looks to suffer with the same issue with the ram clearance unless I'm misunderstanding. The video I watched also recommended theScythe Fuma 2 but that looks like it will have the same issue?
I'm looking at this page: Amazon.com: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black): Computers & Accessories
Not seeing an auto-notify option. :(
That said, I've got the link saved and I have been refreshing several times a day for a while now.. lol
Just found my motherboard available, so am considering buying that now, but I have literally no other parts yet for my build.
It's a weird chicken/egg dilemma. If I buy some parts now, but can't test them for a month (i.e. until I get the rest of the parts)...am I still within return window if they are broken, etc? Do I buy what I can now and assume the prices won't drop in the next month or so? If I wait until everything is available, do I think it actually will or will some parts that are available now become unavailable later? Lol
PCPartPicker - My build
It appears that the amazon NH-D15 chromax.black is in stock with two fans. Any reason not to get that one for a couple of bucks more? Newegg shipping was $5 for me.
PCPP is a great tool, but not the be all end all. I think you are getting overwhelmed though. PC building with or without PCPP is not that difficult. Take a step back and focus on what you actually want from the build. You have, basically, a massive budget and can do almost anything you want. The constraint is actually finding the parts because of the shortage.
Start with the CPU/Motherboard. Performance wise, AMD is the way to go right now, but only if you can get your hands on the new Ryzen chips (5600X, 5800X, 5900X, 5950X). If you can't, well that solves that problem and you have to go Intel (10600K, 10700K, 10900K). I'd probably suggest a 10700K on a Z490 motherboard. You'll need a good cooler to get the most out of it. Do you want to do All in One liquid cooling or Air Cooling. I prefer air, but a lot of people prefer the aesthetics of liquid cooling. Here's widely considered to be the best air cooler:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y87YHRH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But you will get it in a few weeks.
FYI, BNIB for cheaper with free shipping https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_ncM1Fb29MY1R4
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/
1 left in stock at $91.95
As for now, it is available on AMAZON.CA
I ordered mine on the 16th, then it went unavailable again couple hours later, now its back on...
I purchased the chromax white covers as an addition.
Yeah you can get a D15 Chromax for $100 and the covers for $20. Great looking setup if you prefer air cooling, or you can also get a 280mm Arctic LF2 for $110 whenever it's in stock.
Hae you seen the chromax black version?
> Noctua nah-d15 chromax
Holy shit $381.50 for a CPU fans and heat sinks? https://www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH?ref_=ast_sto_dp
That's crazy
The Noctua also comes in a "chromax.black" variant (https://www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH < Canadian link) which looks really nice.
There are Chromax versions in black now.
Mid range you also have the Arctic e34 esports duo, or scythe mugen 5 and Scythe Ninja 5.
Top end: Bequiet Dark Rock Pro4 or the boss which is the Noctua NH-D15 (Chromax)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-black-dual-tower-cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/
They have a edition that’s black link
Been in stock for a while. I bought 2 in the last month.
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
As for recommendations I have, I think you should go with a beefier cooler like a Noctua DH-15 Black because the 10900k runs hot. You can save a $100 with the M.2 and go with M.2 WD Blue 2TB nvme ssd.
As for personal opinion, I think your power supply is a bit overkill (that’s just me though) and you might want some better quality case fans. Case is a good choice and easy to build in, I love mine.
If you're going to get a cpu over $400, recommend a better cooler like the noctua dh-15 or go AIO. Also get a fast NVME 1 or 2 tb instead of sata ssd.
true, this is very expensive, but the black one is an option;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-black-dual-tower-cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
Do you ever hear your CPU? I hear this thing all the time and it kinda stressed me out lmao, thinking about this or maybe something slightly smaller. My old CPU fan doesn't fit my new MOBO so I'm trying to find specifics on what supports what but I'm having a hard time finding that info for CPU fans.
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
Double checked the ad, but there is nothing about it being used. It was through amazon as a prime sale through their official amazon Noctula store. Im a little disappointed ugh.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y87YHRH/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Aren't they only $100, sold by Noctua through Amazon, either fulfilled by Amazon or shipped from Noctua in Austria?
I believe your cpu cooler you have for sale is a little pricey amazon price
I ordered one today from Amazon as I noticed they had them in stock. It's sold directly from Noctua though so no prime.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zW9Tt8
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH
40$ over budget, so I could choose a psu and cooler that will last you a decade. I also chose a very high quality nvme drive have fun
Ah my friend, I’m getting it in chromax black. This is the one: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gJ4mFbVBQWNNT
Not good for 2020, pshh Daddy Linus says this is his favorite Heatsink and it’s 5 stars on Amazon
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