Question Cooler for 12700K

[Fyrestorm76]

If i just use stock speeds on a 12700K (no turbo or anything, just the 3,6 on all cores) , will i still need a serious cooler or a more normal cooler will do the job?

 

[Phaaze88]

If i just use stock speeds on a 12700K (no turbo or anything, just the 3,6 on all cores) , will i still need a serious cooler or a more normal cooler will do the job?

Please tell us what you will run the cpu through.

 

[Eximo]

You are looking at a 125W load at base clock, but up to 190W by default. Need more details about your chassis and how much you want to spend to make a recommendation.

There are CPU coolers in the $30-40 range capable of dealing with 125W.

But you really don't want to do that. This CPU can boost up to 5Ghz. The base clock is only after thermal throttling, tau power time limits expire, and the CPU is under a very heavy load that uses all cores.

Larger the cooler you put on there the longer it can reach high speeds when left at stock settings.

If you want to limit the power, just pick up an i7-12700 or i7-13700.

 

[Fyrestorm76]

I can get a Tempest Gaming Liquid Cooler 360 for 72 euros, is it a nice choice price / performance to deal with that CPU?
Its for gaming at 1080p.

 

[Eximo]

Not a bad price for a 360mm, should be well more than enough. Just make sure you have room for a 360mm radiator.

 

[Phaaze88]

Games would cause that cpu to draw around half of 190w. You could put a Peerless Assassin or Frost Spirit on it and be fine.
If you want to go 'serious' with a 360mm, that's still your choice. Never heard of this Tempest Gaming thing though.

 

[Fyrestorm76]

As for 240 also found a MSI MAG CoreLiquid C240 for around 100 euros, which is 1700 compatible, i always try to buy on physical stores near me since i have quite a few.

 

[Phaaze88]

MSI MAG

Save yourself some possible trouble and stay away from those.

 

[Fyrestorm76]

Not a good brand i recon?
What about the Corsair iCUE H100x RGB ELITE, also 240 and 1700 comp.

 

[Phaaze88]

Not a good brand i recon?

It's not that, it's the company that actually makes MAG & MPG Coreliquid, Apaltek, which is the problem.
Their coolers have been prone to developing blockage earlier than they should. It's supposedly fixed with Coreliquid Version 2.
MEG Coreliquid is unaffected, but are made by Asetek instead.

The H100x Elite is ok.

 

[Zerk2012]

If i just use stock speeds on a 12700K (no turbo or anything, just the 3,6 on all cores) , will i still need a serious cooler or a more normal cooler will do the job?

Buy a decent cooler high end air or water your choice but DON"T gimp your performance by not having the turbo speed enabled.

 

[ilukey77]

280 mm arctic freezer ii not pretty but cheap and fantastic cooling!!