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Which Noctua Cooler?

hbsterling
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I am looking to overclock my Ryzen 2600 in my cooler master Q300L case. I am looking at the NH-L12S and NH-U9S. Also saw the NH-U9DXi4, NH- C14S, NH-D9L, or NH-L9. Anyone have any recommendations on which one?

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18 minutes ago, hbsterling said:

I am looking to overclock my Ryzen 2600 in my cooler master Q300L case. I am looking at the NH-L12S and NH-U9S. Also saw the NH-U9DXi4, NH- C14S, NH-D9L, or NH-L9. Anyone have any recommendations on which one?

My understanding is 2600 OCs a little.  Less than the 1600 but more than the 3600, which is more or less pointless to OC.  With intense work you can get it fairly near a stock 3600.  They like fast memory more than they like OC. Any of them would work really.  They’re all well above the level of the stock cooler. 

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My gf has the nh-l12s in an nzxt h550 case and it performs well cooling her i7 2600.   Don't know if it means anything tho cause it's a really different cpu and case than what you have.  Installation was quite easy and it has a nice look when the fan is sitting under the rad.    Check for ram clearance tho. 

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IS this the selection because of case limitations? Are you only looking at Noctua?

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Only looking at Noctua and didn't want to water cool.

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23 hours ago, hbsterling said:

Only looking at Noctua and didn't want to water cool.

And you have tiny case then? U12A would be better than these low-profile ones.

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