Question Cooler CPU Noctua NH-U12S in Mid-Tower Corsair 220T

[RandomUser05]

Hello everyone. I need some help.. I bought my computer yesterday and I already noticed that the stock cooler of the Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't do the job. I really want a good air cooler and I was interested in this one (Cooler CPU Noctua NH-U12S).
I have a Corsair 220T Mid-Tower Case and in specs it says that the maximum height of cpu cooler is 160mm but the cooler that i want haves 158mm...

 

[Lafong]

What is the question?

160 mm is more than 158 mm.

 

[RandomUser05]

I know but sometimes these 2mm can give problems (it's my first build and I don't want to have to use an open case). I don't want to have any problems.

 

[Lafong]

I know but sometimes these 2mm can give problems (it's my first build and I don't want to have to use an open case). I don't want to have any problems.

You'll have to take a chance and find out..........unless you can find someone who has actually used those 2 components together.

I have used the U12S and was very satisfied.

I have NO idea if the 160 mm maximum for that case is accurate. Could be right or wrong.

I think Noctua just introduced a dual tower cooler that is only 145 mm tall.

It is the NH-D12L. It is likely a bit better than the U12S.

I now use a Noctua U9S. It is single tower and only about 125mm tall. Performance is maybe 5 degrees warmer than the U12S. It may be all you need.

 

[RandomUser05]

Noctua U9S is good for gaming?

 

[Lafong]

Noctua U9S is good for gaming?

Depends on a lot of other things you haven't mentioned.

"Gaming" is extremely vague. You didn't provide details.

I'd take a chance on the U12S, but it's your choice. I don't know how much you worry.

Can you get the NH-D12L?

 

[RandomUser05]

Yes i can get the NH-D12L. The problem is the color..

 

[Lafong]

Yes i can get the NH-D12L. The problem is the color..

Color or performance. Take your pick.

If color is critical, I'm sure there are other choices.

 

[RandomUser05]

You'll have to take a chance and find out..........unless you can find someone who has actually used those 2 components together.

Ok i found someone with the Noctua NH-U12S and same case Corsair 220T)
Thank you very much anyway!!!

Thank you very much anyway!!!

 

[geofelt]

You are good.

Here is a pic with one installed in your case:

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgur...hUKEwiKwpf_mcH4AhUihOAKHcObAJAQMygAegUIARDTAg