Best Alternative CPU Cooler

[technosource]

Hello,

I was going to go with the NH-D15 CPU cooler but found out my ram is 50 mm, which I believe is too tall, is there a better alternative for i5 6600k, which is going to be overclocked.

And preferably not water cooled, I have read to many horror stories about it haha

[FallenDark7]

Hope it helped:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1H68919

[Mooshi]

3 minutes ago, technosource said:

Hello,

I was going to go with the NH-D15 CPU cooler but found out my ram is 50 mm, which I believe is too tall, is there a better alternative for i5 6600k, which is going to be overclocked.

And preferably not water cooled, I have read to many horror stories about it haha

For a cooler in the same tier, here ya go. http://www.cryorig.com/r1-universal_us.php

[Energycore]

3 minutes ago, technosource said:

Hello,

I was going to go with the NH-D15 CPU cooler but found out my ram is 50 mm, which I believe is too tall, is there a better alternative for i5 6600k, which is going to be overclocked.

And preferably not water cooled, I have read to many horror stories about it haha

Easy choice. Noctua NH-D15S  (it's the same as the NH-D15, but wiith good RAM clearance).

[WoodenMarker]

The NH-D15 has a cutout that allows for ram up to 64mm in height. 

If you can't raise the front fan, you can just mount it on the other side in pull. 

[technosource]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Easy choice. Noctua NH-D15S  (it's the same as the NH-D15, but wiith good RAM clearance).

so it would be compatible with my 50mm ram?

[WoodenMarker]

4 minutes ago, technosource said:

so it would be compatible with my 50mm ram?

Yes, the NH-D15S* is offset to not overhang the ram slots and only comes with the one center fan. 

Edited January 20, 2017 by WoodenMarker
typo

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, technosource said:

so it would be compatible with my 50mm ram?

Take a look at the review.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Noctua/NH-D15S/

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Yes, the NH-D15 is offset to not overhang the ram slots and only comes with the one center fan. 

I think you mean NH-D15S

[Energycore]

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With such a large cooler, clearance does suffer a bit around the socket, but users should run into no real issues while connecting everything. That said, clearance for graphics cards is fantastic thanks to the NH-D15S's offset design, which makes it compatible with some mini-ITX motherboards the NH-D15 could never hope to fit on. Memory clearance under the fins is still limited to 64 mm, which, while not unlimited, does give users a good bit space. Overall, I would say the NH-D15S to definitely be an improvement over its less refined sibling.

From the TechPowerUp review.

[WoodenMarker]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

I think you mean NH-D15S

Ah, yes--thanks for pointing out the typo. 

 

[technosource]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Yes, the NH-D15 is offset to not overhang the ram slots and only comes with the one center fan. 

And it has the same cooling at the regular d-15 or less, and with the regular d-15 i would still be able to use it if i move the fan?

 

[WoodenMarker]

Just now, technosource said:

And it has the same cooling at the regular d-15 or less, and with the regular d-15 i would still be able to use it if i move the fan?

It performs a bit worse due to only having one fan. 

The NH-D15 should work fine if the fan is raised above the ram or moved elsewhere like the other side of the heatsink.

[technosource]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

It performs a bit worse due to only having one fan. 

The NH-D15 should work fine if the fan is raised above the ram or moved elsewhere like the other side of the heatsink.

Ok thank you for the help, its going to be my first build so i want to make sure i have everything right haha

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, technosource said:

And it has the same cooling at the regular d-15 or less, and with the regular d-15 i would still be able to use it if i move the fan?

 

I'm not sure about the original D15 without the first fan. The D15S has a bit different design that allows for taller RAM, so I would get it if able. Trying the OG D15 without the first fan is something you'll have to do at your own risk.

[WoodenMarker]

Just now, technosource said:

Ok thank you for the help, its going to be my first build so i want to make sure i have everything right haha

If you haven't bought the i5 yet I'd suggest getting an i7 with that money before getting such an expensive cooler. 

[technosource]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

If you haven't bought the i5 yet I'd suggest getting an i7 with that money before getting such an expensive cooler. 

i already have the i5 unfortunately

[WoodenMarker]

5 minutes ago, technosource said:

i already have the i5 unfortunately

Well, go ahead in that case. It's not the best value to get such an expensive cooler but I personally got hooked to noctua when I initially got a NH-D14 for my 3570k. 

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, technosource said:

i already have the i5 unfortunately

That's fine, that said you could save a bunch of money going with a better value (but a bit lower performance) cooler.

[technosource]

4 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Well, go ahead in that case. It's not the best value to get such an expensive cooler but I personally got hooked to noctua when I initially got a NH-D14 for my 3570k. 

I just wanted something that will keep it cool if there's an alternative that will keep it a decent temps while gaming then im open to recommendations

[WoodenMarker]

1 minute ago, technosource said:

I just wanted something that will keep it cool if there's an alternative that will keep it a decent temps while gaming then im open to recommendations

Where are you shopping/located?

[technosource]

2 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Where are you shopping/located?

Newegg and similar sites, and live near Stockton CA, i havent actually been in any store to purchase computer parts just online

[Energycore]

4 minutes ago, technosource said:

Newegg and similar sites, and live near Stockton CA, i havent actually been in any store to purchase computer parts just online

Buy this then. It's still good performance for cooling and half the cost.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S7YA5FQ/

[WoodenMarker]

5 minutes ago, technosource said:

Newegg and similar sites, and live near Stockton CA, i havent actually been in any store to purchase computer parts just online

Depending on how much you want to spend, a

Pure Rock: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwPzK8/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk009

or Kotetsu would be good: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/7998TW/scythe-cpu-cooler-scktt1000

[technosource]

2 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Depending on how much you want to spend, a

Pure Rock: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwPzK8/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk009

or Kotetsu would be good: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/7998TW/scythe-cpu-cooler-scktt1000

hmm ok ill have a look at them both