[SOLVED] Cooling that will fit case and motherboard

[GroovYTypeNinjA]

Case: Corsair Carbide Spec-04
Mobo: MSI Z370-A Pro
CPU: Intel i7 8700k
Cooling: Asetek 550lc 120 MM Liquid cooling

I recently noticed my CPU temps were in the 90's when running one of my games. Got my PC about 3 years ago, pre-built. I was recently looking at the Noctua D-15 but I do not think that would fit in my case, as it's pretty big. I'm also purchasing fans regardless of if I need to upgrade my CPU cooling or not. Any help is appreciated

 

[geofelt]

Your case allows 150mm in height.
The D15 and others are more like 165mm and will not fit.
You only have room for a 150mm air cooler.
Cryorig H7 is one.
But such a cooler will be no better than what you have.
You would need a 240mm aio to do better.

 

[GroovYTypeNinjA]

Your case allows 150mm in height.
The D15 and others are more like 165mm and will not fit.
You only have room for a 150mm air cooler.
Cryorig H7 is one.
But such a cooler will be no better than what you have.
You would need a 240mm aio to do better.

Thank you, I appreciate it. Could I also rebuild what I have now into a bigger case?

 

[geofelt]

Thank you, I appreciate it. Could I also rebuild what I have now into a bigger case?

Certainly you can.
Your motherboard is ATX size so you need an ATX case.

 

[GroovYTypeNinjA]

Certainly you can.
Your motherboard is ATX size so you need an ATX case.

Thank you very much again!! Seriously appreciate it! Almost spent $60-100 on a new CPU Cooler 😱