[SOLVED] 5600x cooler recommendations

[gavinm91]

Hey
I've currently got a 5600x cpu with the stock cooler and I dont trust the temps I get.
I know the new gen processors generally do run at high temps but 55-60c at idle? Nah.
Then 87-95c underload? Even worse.
The wraith cooler just doesn't cut it with the new CPUs.
All bios settings have been altered to try and keep temps down but they still stay high
I'm in need of a new cooler but I'm having trouble with my case.
The Lian Li 011 air that my pc is in means that the decent coolers I've looked at won't fit due to only having 155mm of space available.
I'd prefer an air cooler due to not being skilled (or brave) enough to attempt water cooling.
Cost isn't a massive issue but I'd rather avoid forking out loads.
It's a standard am4 socket so most coolers should fit.
Cheers

AMD 5600x
Palit RTX 3070
16gb@3200mhz
AsusROG B550-F Gaming Wifi

 

[MeanMachine41]

If you insist on Air cooling then the Cooler Master Hyper 212 is better than the Wraith at stock frequency.
An AIO water cooler would be best if you want to Overclock. Simple and easy to instal.

 

[Karadjgne]

Hunk of junk 212 doesn't fit in the Lian-Li 011 cases.

Best bet is a 360mm (aesthetics and noise) AIO. Mount it on the side panel as exhaust.

Most AIO's are somewhat easier to install vs an aircooler.
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($144.00 @ Amazon)

For RGB lighting.

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 56.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($134.99 @ Amazon)

For plain - Jane performance.

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-04 02:31 EDT-0400

 

[BogdanH]

Get Scythe Mugen 5 rev.B for about $50 and that's it. I have it, and I'm pretty sure you can't get better one for the money. Needless to say it's more than enough for 5600X.

 

[geofelt]

Scythe fuma2 is 154.5mm and will fit:
https://www.scytheus.com/fuma2

Here is a review:

A CPU Cooler You NEED To Know About! Scythe Fuma 2 Review

Finding the best CPU air cooler in 2020 usually has people looking at Noctua or be quiet! but the Scythe Fuma 2 might have something to say about that!

hardwarecanucks.com

 

[sonofjesse]

I'm a big fan of the Fuma 2. Its 60 bucks performs close to 100 water coolers and even some AIO's. Comes with included screwdriver. Great design.

Stock cooler is not at all bad on the AMD and its even RGB!!!!!!!

My 3900x doing a benchmark with CPUZ all cores would hit 83C. (left it on for about 10 mins)

I changed the stock cooler out for a Fuma 2 and it seems to be hitting about 75C.

So in my very unscientifc test (I dind't record the room temps etc etc), this is just a general guideline. I was able to cut temps 8 degrees.

Another cooler I have used on INTEL's for a good bang for your buck is the Vetroo V5, I dont' know what it would on the AMD chip, but its a decent size cooler and its on sale for only 25 bucks.