CPU Cooler Compatibility

[Sima01]

Hello,

 

I purchased new components for my PC and they are:

-i5 10400F

-ASRock B460 Pro4

 

I have stock Intel CPU Fan and I wanted to upgrade but my main question is will AIO fit on it since VRM heatsinks are huge.

I wanted to go with something like NZXT Kraken M22, MasterLiquid 120, or Corsair H60.

 

The question is will Kraken M22 fit since some stock coolers didn't fit. Pictures attached.

[dogwitch]

what aio is it?

[mr cheese]

the actual pumps on most AIOs usually aren't any larger than the stock Intel cooler, I do wonder why you're pairing a water cooler with a locked system but I mean hey, it'll most likely fit just fine

[Sima01]

Just now, dogwitch said:

what aio is it?

"The question is will NZXT Kraken M22..."

[mr cheese]

Just now, dogwitch said:

what aio is it?

In OP's words:

5 minutes ago, Sima01 said:

I wanted to go with something like NZXT Kraken M22, MasterLiquid 120, or Corsair H60.

 

[Downkey]

6 minutes ago, Sima01 said:

Hello,

 

I purchased new components for my PC and they are:

-i5 10400F

-ASRock B460 Pro4

 

I have stock Intel CPU Fan and I wanted to upgrade but my main question is will AIO fit on it since VRM heatsinks are huge.

I wanted to go with something like NZXT Kraken M22, MasterLiquid 120, or Corsair H60.

 

The question is will Kraken M22 fit since some stock coolers didn't fit. Pictures attached.

Why do you need an AIO? Many cheaper air coolers will do a much better job than an M22 (or any of the coolers you selected tbh)

[Sima01]

Just now, DaJakerBoss said:

the actual pumps on most AIOs usually aren't any larger than the stock Intel cooler, I do wonder why you're pairing a water cooler with a locked system but I mean hey, it'll most likely fit just fine

I just wanted to have one, it looks much more nicer and I plan on upgrading a case later on so I could see all that through the panel.

[Sima01]

1 minute ago, Downkey said:

Why do you need an AIO? Many cheaper air coolers will do a much better job than an M22 (or any of the coolers you selected tbh)

Can you recommend any I had hard time mounting one because VRM heatsink was too big

[Downkey]

1 minute ago, Sima01 said:

I just wanted to have one, it looks much more nicer and I plan on upgrading a case later on so I could see all that through the panel.

Ok...

i mean you could always go with an AIO, just note that all the AIOS you listed are kinda crappy and something like a Sycthe Fuma or Dark Rock Pro would be infinitely better.

[mr cheese]

Just now, Sima01 said:

I just wanted to have one, it looks much more nicer and I plan on upgrading a case later on so I could see all that through the panel.

If you really want an AIO, pretty much any of them should fit just fine. I have the EVGA CLC 280 and the pump is pretty large, but not any bigger than the Intel stock cooler. I will say, sure, it "looks cool", but you don't really need an AIO. Most air coolers like the NH-D15 do the work just as fine if not better, I only run an AIO because I paired it with noctua fans and ran it super quiet. Food for thought.