Compatible CPU Coolers

[ojc2003]

MotherBoard - ASUS TUF B550PLUS (Wifi)

CPU - Ryzen 7 5800x3d

Case - NZXT h510 Elite

 

I was wondering what air cpu coolers are compatible with these specifications. I have been looking at the Noctua DH-15 but I am unsure if it is compatible. Any information would be great, Thank you

[Quickstrike]

5 minutes ago, ojc2003 said:

MotherBoard - ASUS TUF B550PLUS (Wifi)

CPU - Ryzen 7 5800x3d

Case - NZXT h510 Elite

 

I was wondering what air cpu coolers are compatible with these specifications. I have been looking at the Noctua DH-15 but I am unsure if it is compatible. Any information would be great, Thank you

It's gonna fit, barely.

[ojc2003]

Just now, Quickstrike said:

It's gonna fit, barely.

Does it matter which ram sticks I have?

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

10 minutes ago, ojc2003 said:

Does it matter which ram sticks I have?

Yes because while the fin-stack has cutouts for RAM clearance, that front fan negates all of that. You could mount that front fan at the back but of course cooling performance may suffer as that's not how the cooler was designed to work. 

 

RAM kits that do not have any RGB lights should fit for the most part. 

[Quickstrike]

10 minutes ago, ojc2003 said:

Does it matter which ram sticks I have?

not with the nhd-15

[Quickstrike]

Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Yes because while the fin-stack has cutouts for RAM clearance, that front fan negates all of that. You could mount that front fan at the back but of course cooling performance may suffer as that's not how the cooler was designed to work. 

the fan can clip on the dimmless side

[STELDR]

Go for Lian Li Galahad AIO UNI FAN SL Edition 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler. 
 

[ojc2003]

Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Yes because while the fin-stack has cutouts for RAM clearance, that front fan negates all of that. You could mount that front fan at the back but of course cooling performance may suffer as that's not how the cooler was designed to work. 

 

RAM kits that do not have any RGB lights should fit for the most part. 

I have Non-rgb Kingston fury beast DDR4 Ram

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Just now, Quickstrike said:

the fan can clip on the dimmless side

Yea... you could. You can even run it as a passive cooler without fans, but that's not really how the cooler was intended to be used as I mentioned. 

[ojc2003]

Just now, STELDR said:

GO for Lian Li Galahad AIO UNI FAN SL Edition 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler. 
 

I dont believe thats possible with the h510 elite, there is no space for a radiator on the top of the case

[ojc2003]

Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Yea... you could. You can even run it as a passive cooler without fans, but that's not really how the cooler was intended to be used as I mentioned. 

I am happy to not use the DH-15, I am just looking for best performance cooling for my cpu

[NF-A12x25]

36 minutes ago, ojc2003 said:

I am happy to not use the DH-15, I am just looking for best performance cooling for my cpu

I would get the Deepcool AK620, it is about as good as the NH-D15 but is easier to fit in cases

[Somerandomtechyboi]

just swapping the front panel for a mesh one will drastically improve cooling performance so you can just buy a cheaper cooler like the peerless assassin 120 rather than attempt to fit a d15 into that case