[SOLVED] Selecting cooler for i5 11600

[DPU]

Hi all,

So, I recently set up a new pc with i5 11600 using the stock cooler. It seems that the temps I get idle is around 39C with 2200RPM but when I do even simple tasks the temps get high quickly as well as the fan noise. Which is something normal for this CPU (with xmp profile on 2666Mhz and turbo boost). So I was thinking buying a Dark Rock Slim which is a small and efficient cooler. Is this supported for the 1200 socket? Is there any better alternative for that money?

Thanks in advance

 

[Hellfire13]

The Dark Rock is a good cooler, so are these...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU Cooler | Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler | $49.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $49.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-10-01 03:35 EDT-0400 |

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU Cooler | ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler | $44.80 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $44.80
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-10-01 03:39 EDT-0400 |

Heres a rough performance reference chart...

CPU Cooler Performance Tier List

Last edited 2024.02.19 Cooler performance varies depending on the system. This list ranks coolers using generalized cooling performance from available benchmark results. Quality, aesthetics, acoustics, and ease of installation aren't accounted for. This is not a list of recommendations. A low tie...

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They are all supported on that platform.

For Intel locked CPUs any cooler is better than that stock one. Those stock coolers are horrible.

 

[--SID--]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BVXYcf/be-quiet-pure-rock-2-cpu-cooler-bk006 is what I have to cool my 11600. Dead silent and max 70 degrees C.