Question CPU Cooler recommendations

[imChill]

I feel like I may have gone a bit cheap on a CPU Cooler for this build. I feel like if I am spending so much on a build I should be going for a slightly better cooler? Any recommendations? Thanks!

CPU:	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	£342.49
CPU Cooler:	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	£39.00
Motherboard:	MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard	£189.99
Memory:	Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	£124.48
Storage:	Kingston KC3000 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	£107.99
Video Card:	Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card	£499.98
Case:	Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case	£79.78
Power Supply:	SeaSonic FOCUS GX 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	£89.99
Case Fan:	ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan	£6.00

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

There are lots of coolers more suitable. Here's just an example: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-cpu-coolers,4181.html

 

[punkncat]

That Peerless Assassin has been well reviewed as a very good budget priced cooler as compared to performance. 7800X3D good? Not sure...

 

[imChill]

Hey there,

There are lots of coolers more suitable. Here's just an example: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-cpu-coolers,4181.html

The one I've went for - Peerless Assassin - seems to be the very first one recommended on that link, so think I'll stick with it for now, thanks!

 

[Phaaze88]

That Peerless Assassin has been well reviewed as a very good budget priced cooler as compared to performance. 7800X3D good? Not sure...

It should be fine. It's just that the thermal energy transfer isn't as effective, due to the extra z-height caused by the v-cache.
So that's a physical characteristic that'll affect any cooler placed on it.

 

[geofelt]

Perfectly good pick.
Here is a review:

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Review: Incredible, Affordable Air Cooling Performance

Shockingly cool and quiet, less than $40!

www.tomshardware.com

Gaming use does not stress very many cores and does not produce excessive heat.

Your case is good for air cooling.
Adding a 120mm rear exhaust is correct.

 

[imChill]

Quick question around the Peerless Assassin 120 - the fan on the right is literally sitting ontop of the memory sticks. Will this cause any issues?

 

[geofelt]

Not a problem with the ram.
I assume that the height does not conflict with the case.

 

[imChill]

Not a problem with the ram.
I assume that the height does not conflict with the case.

Ah thanks. Just checked, and just barely clears it. Unfortunate though - covers most of the rgb!!

Not sure if you can see from this angle, but yeah, just about fits..

 

[Phaaze88]

the fan on the right is literally sitting ontop of the memory sticks. Will this cause any issues?

I've been told by other forum members that you want to avoid having the fan and ram touch. The vibrations from said fan can travel through the ram and damage the channels, given enough time.
So leave a small gap, even if it's just 1mm.

 

[Albert.Thomas]

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 > Thermalright Peerless Assassin

 

[punkncat]

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 > Thermalright Peerless Assassin

I would consider that since the OP has pictures posted of the "lesser" of these coolers that it is pretty much a closed case on that aspect. I would, however, be interested in more information supporting your claim. I am not familiar with the one you mention.

 

[Albert.Thomas]

I would consider that since the OP has pictures posted of the "lesser" of these coolers that it is pretty much a closed case on that aspect. I would, however, be interested in more information supporting your claim. I am not familiar with the one you mention.

We reviewed it not long ago!

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermalright-phantom-spirit-120-review