Hi everyone.
I'm having a hard time deciding what CPU cooling I should get for my PC build. It's the first PC I'm building, and as a result I'm a bit confused by all aspects to consider.
I've already ordered the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240, but I'm having second doubts. Should I go for the Noctua NH-D15 instead? It's available from a local store close to me, so I could pick it up easily.
I've read quite a bit about the Noctua being easier to install and requiring little to no maintenance, while the Arctic Liquid Freezer is a bit more complicated to get in place and runs the risk of leakage and more maintenance. So I'd love to hear your input on the two.
My current build is as following:
Case - Fractal Design Define 7 Compact
CPU - Intel Core i7 13700K 3.4Ghz 54MB TPM: 150W
Motherboard - ASUS Prime Z790-A WIFI
RAM - Kingston 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz CL38 FURY Beast
SSD - Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB M.2 2280 Storage size: 1TB Reading speed: 7100 MB/sec Writing speed: 5800 MB/sec PCIe Gen4 x4
PSU - Corsair RM850e 850W Wattage: 850W
So to clarify my questions:
Would both be sufficient for the i7 13700K?
Would it be harder to install one or the other with the case I've purchased? It's also worth noting that the case has no mesh, so the airflow is probably not the best.
I've also check the available height over the motherboard, but I'm still a bit unsure if they would fit.
Any feedback on this would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
I'm having a hard time deciding what CPU cooling I should get for my PC build. It's the first PC I'm building, and as a result I'm a bit confused by all aspects to consider.
I've already ordered the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240, but I'm having second doubts. Should I go for the Noctua NH-D15 instead? It's available from a local store close to me, so I could pick it up easily.
I've read quite a bit about the Noctua being easier to install and requiring little to no maintenance, while the Arctic Liquid Freezer is a bit more complicated to get in place and runs the risk of leakage and more maintenance. So I'd love to hear your input on the two.
My current build is as following:
Case - Fractal Design Define 7 Compact
CPU - Intel Core i7 13700K 3.4Ghz 54MB TPM: 150W
Motherboard - ASUS Prime Z790-A WIFI
RAM - Kingston 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz CL38 FURY Beast
SSD - Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB M.2 2280 Storage size: 1TB Reading speed: 7100 MB/sec Writing speed: 5800 MB/sec PCIe Gen4 x4
PSU - Corsair RM850e 850W Wattage: 850W
So to clarify my questions:
Would both be sufficient for the i7 13700K?
Would it be harder to install one or the other with the case I've purchased? It's also worth noting that the case has no mesh, so the airflow is probably not the best.
I've also check the available height over the motherboard, but I'm still a bit unsure if they would fit.
Any feedback on this would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance!