i7 9700k recommended cooler

[Gru]

I'm going to get a 9700k and i plan on overclocking it, but i really don't know what cooler should i get or if i even need one.
I currently have a Noctua nh u12s, would that be ok for an overclocked 9700k?
If not what would be the options to cool it properly? Would a Corsair Hydro Series H100x 240mm be enough?
The case is a phanteks p400 (so not the best airflow case out there).
Thanks for any suggestions!

[tacoshy]

the CPU cooler is ok but not the bestd ependign on how high you want to OC. Alsot he acse will be highly limting not caring for the cooler at all.
Its either Noctuan NH-D15 or BeQuite Dark Rock 4 Pro as Tower coolers. If it comes down to AiO go with Corsair Hxxxi Pro or Hxxxi RGB Platinum as they dont use those crappy Asetek Pumps.

For an AiO use, you should however defiently chaneg the case. I would personally go for Lian Li PC-O11 Dynmic then, pretty much the best case for AiO below 500$

[Gru]

Originally posted by tacoshy:

the CPU cooler is ok but not the bestd ependign on how high you want to OC. Alsot he acse will be highly limting not caring for the cooler at all.
Its either Noctuan NH-D15 or BeQuite Dark Rock 4 Pro as Tower coolers. If it comes down to AiO go with Corsair Hxxxi Pro or Hxxxi RGB Platinum as they dont use those crappy Asetek Pumps.

For an AiO use, you should however defiently chaneg the case. I would personally go for Lian Li PC-O11 Dynmic then, pretty much the best case for AiO below 500$

Well if getting an aio would make me buy a new case i guess that a tower cooler upgrade would be the better option for my wallet. I'll have to see how far i can push the i7 with the u12s. If it gets too hot then the NH-D15 seems to be the option

[_I_]

for aio, a single 120mm rad is not better than the 212 or u12s
d15 or dark rock pro3 can match or beat a 240mm aio

[Gru]

Originally posted by _I_:

for aio, a single 120mm rad is not better than the 212 or u12s
d15 or dark knight can match or beat a 240mm aio

Just noticed that my case only supports tower coolers up to 160mm high, so the d15 and dark rock 4 are of the options. Any other options besides an aio?

[tacoshy]

Originally posted by Gru:

Originally posted by _I_:

for aio, a single 120mm rad is not better than the 212 or u12s
d15 or dark knight can match or beat a 240mm aio

Just noticed that my case only supports tower coolers up to 160mm high, so the d15 and dark rock 4 are of the options. Any other options besides an aio?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu9b0E7PfAA

seems not to eb an issue - but a better case would help you with your poor airflow and the temperature. DOnt has to be an expensive case. There tons of super good cases below 130$ and even a few good ones below 80$

[Gru]

Originally posted by tacoshy:

Originally posted by Gru:

Just noticed that my case only supports tower coolers up to 160mm high, so the d15 and dark rock 4 are of the options. Any other options besides an aio?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu9b0E7PfAA

seems not to eb an issue - but a better case would help you with your poor airflow and the temperature. DOnt has to be an expensive case. There tons of super good cases below 130$ and even a few good ones below 80$

The one the video is a d14 which with the fans is 160mm tall, tight but within height limits.

[ericcui1]

Originally posted by Gru:

Originally posted by _I_:

for aio, a single 120mm rad is not better than the 212 or u12s
d15 or dark knight can match or beat a 240mm aio

Just noticed that my case only supports tower coolers up to 160mm high, so the d15 and dark rock 4 are of the options. Any other options besides an aio?

Get a NH-U12A then, 158 mm height. Performs nearly as well as a D15, though costs a little more.

[FeilDOW]

I would suggest a Dark Rock tf. I have one in my mini ITX VR rig with a delided 8700k and it does a great job keeping it cool while OC'ed.