Question CPU Cooler Upgrade

[Kawdam91]

Hi,

I currently have a Hyper 212 Evo v2 with 2 fans as I added one. It's only rated for 130Tdp which is cooling my i5 12400 extremely well. I very rarely seen the CPU go over 60C even when gaming, ive never seen it hit 70. Idles under 20c sometimes.

I am looking at upgrading to the i5 13600k as I only game and the i7/19 would be overkill and mostly unused potential.

I have been offered a noctua nh-d15 chromax.black in great condition for £40 on FB marketplace which I think ill be able to get for £30 but factoring in travel as its around a 44mile round trip to collect it the cost of Diesel will ramp this price up a bit.

I am also looking at the Peerless Assassin and the SE version which can be nabbed on amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermalrig...words=peerless+assassin&qid=1696453787&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermalrig...=peerless+assassin&qid=1696453787&sr=8-2&th=1

Which one is best to get out of the Peerless Assassins? One is grey and £10 cheaper than black then there is some RGB ones going for a low price also.

Or should I just go for the Noctua on FB?

Thanks.

My case has clearance for 170mm coolers as its the Fractal Meshify C. I know the Noctua is pushing the limits of my case clearance with only 5mm to work with.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

if the Noctua is still in "like new" condition with fans still quiet and functioning as they should, i'd go for that.
MSRP is ~$120 US and they are very nice air coolers.

i'd probably even try the new 13600K with the Hyper 212 and some higher quality fans first.
but, if the NH-D15 Chromax is only available for a limited time, i'd still grab it.

 

[Kawdam91]

if the Noctua is still in "like new" condition with fans still quiet and functioning as they should, i'd go for that.
MSRP is ~$120 US and they are very nice air coolers.

i'd probably even try the new 13600K with the Hyper 212 and some higher quality fans first.
but, if the NH-D15 Chromax is only available for a limited time, i'd still grab it.

He has said it is mint condition and will accept £30. Same price as the peerless assassins, I just have to drive a bit to collect the Noctua.