Question Best low-profile cooler for Ryzen 3700x/3800x?

[Deleted member 44897]

I'm considering an upgrade to a Ryzen 7 series CPU, preferably the 3700x/3800x (Matisse). But my Carbide Air 240 MicroATX case only allows a cooler height clearance of 120mm. (My current Cryorig m9i cooler won't be an option for the new Ryzen CPU.) I don't want to buy a bigger case, as I'm happy with my MicroATX configuration.

CPU options:
NewEgg Ryzen 7 3700x/3800x comparison
Motherboard option:
Asrock B450M Steel Legend
And I'm looking at these cooling options:
Noctua NH-L9a
Scythe Big Shuriken 3

Both CPU cooler links indicate they are compatible and sufficient for the Ryzen 3700x/3800x CPU's. The bundled Wraith Prism fan is commonly reported as sufficient but loud. Can anyone advise for/against the above options, based on your experiences? Or would I have to settle for a Ryzen 5 3600x? (Suggestions for other low-profile coolers also very welcome.)

Any insight would be appreciated! Thank you.

 

[COLGeek]

Which CPU are you actually going to use? The 3700X is a lower TDP than the 3800X.

I would recommend this Noctua over either of the two you mentioned: https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-l12s

 

[Deleted member 44897]

Which CPU are you actually going to use? The 3700X is a lower TDP than the 3800X.

I would recommend this Noctua over either of the two you mentioned: https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-l12s

I prefer the 3800x, but I'm okay with the 3700x, considering the differences are minimal.

 

[COLGeek]

The 3800X (higher TDP) runs hotter than the 3700X, that is why I asked.

For it, you need a beefier heatsink. Something like this:

https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-c14s

 

[Deleted member 44897]

The 3800X (higher TDP) runs hotter than the 3700X, that is why I asked.

For it, you need a beefier heatsink. Something like this:

https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-c14s

Both of those Noctua coolers are great solutions!

So you're saying if I were to go for the 3700x, the NH-L12s would be adequate?

 

[COLGeek]

Both of those Noctua coolers are great solutions!

So you're saying if I were to go for the 3700x, the NH-L12s would be adequate?

Yes, it would perform well. I have used in a couple other Ryzen rigs that needed a low-profile heatsink . Performance has been excellent and it is whisper quiet, too.