9900k

Coopermar · February 6, 2020

I recently built a new pc because I got a 9900k. Unfortunately, I am still using a 1060 but I am planning on getting a new nvidia card later this year, probably 3070 super if that's what it's called. When I got the 9900k, I got a hyper 212 evo because I knew that I was going to be bottlenecked by the CPU. I realize that I am going to have to upgrade the cooler to overclock the 9900k. I have been debating between the nh-d15 and the x72/62. I have read so many mixed suggestions online regarding performance. I am planning on gaming on the cpu, if that helps at all. What would you suggest I get?

Specs:

275r Airflow

9900k

Aorus Pro wifi x390

16gb 3600mhz gskill c16

1060 6gb SSC evga

750x Power Supply corsair

jj9987 · February 6, 2020

Performance is pretty much the same between those two coolers, AIO might have a slight edge (or it might fall into margin of error).

NH-D15 has no moving parts apart from 2 fans. whereas the AIO depends on the pump. If the pump fails, you will have a massive performance drop until you get another cooler. So in terms of reliability, air cooling wins.

Air cooler is also much more silent, no pump noise.

But you will have to make sure whether the cooler can fit into your case (check the maximum cooler height in your case specs) and fits your motherboard and RAM (memory height).

EDIT: Case spec says it supports coolers up to 170mm. NH-D15 is 165mm high/tall with two fans. I don't know which exact memory you have so you will have to look it up on your own and compare it with Noctua's own specs/dimensions: https://noctua.at/en/nh-d15/specification