Jump to content

Hi, I want to know whether the Noctua NH-U12S is enough to cool an I7-5820K. I will also be doing some overclocking. I know that the NH-D15 is better but it is more expensive in my country.

Specs

i7-5820k

EVGA X99 Micro

4X4 16GB 2400mhz DDR4

Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan

Seasonic S12II 620W


CPU: Intel I7-5820K  GPU: Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan  PSU: Seasonic S12II-620W Storage: WD Blue 1TB & Kingston 120GB SSD  RAM: Crucial Ballistix 4X4 16GB DDR4 2400mhz Audio: Altec Lansing MX5021, Altec Lansing VS4221, Creative SoundBlaster Roar and SoundBlaster Z  Case: Armaggeddon T1X  OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit Peripherals: Razer Deathstalker Essential, Logitech M280, Xbox One controller with Windows Wireless Adapter
Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/507746-air-cooler/
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

It's "only" a single tower so you won't have the top line cooling but you'll be able to do some overclocking on it, just not as much as with a dual tower or liquid. 

The Beast: CPU: i7 4790K GPU: EVGA 1080 SC Cooling: Dual NZXT Kraken x61 RAM: HyperX Fury 1866MHz Storage: SSD: 500GB Samsung EVO 840 + HDD: 1TB WD MOBO: Asus Z97 - a PSU: RM850x Case: H440 green-black Setup: Link PCPP: Link Evolution: Link 

Gear: PS4 with custom skin // Astro A50 Xbox edition to fit colour scheme // Oppo PM-3 Planar Magnetic Closed Back Headphones // OnePlus One 64GB sandstone

Other stuffs: Acer aspire 128GB SSD 10GB RAM // MacBook Pro 13" 500GB SSD 16GB RAM // A 2009 iMac 21"

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/507746-air-cooler/#findComment-6775347
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

If I were to overclock with a U12S, what would the clock speed be?


CPU: Intel I7-5820K  GPU: Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan  PSU: Seasonic S12II-620W Storage: WD Blue 1TB & Kingston 120GB SSD  RAM: Crucial Ballistix 4X4 16GB DDR4 2400mhz Audio: Altec Lansing MX5021, Altec Lansing VS4221, Creative SoundBlaster Roar and SoundBlaster Z  Case: Armaggeddon T1X  OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit Peripherals: Razer Deathstalker Essential, Logitech M280, Xbox One controller with Windows Wireless Adapter
Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/507746-air-cooler/#findComment-6775354
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Okay, but the U12S is enough right?


CPU: Intel I7-5820K  GPU: Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan  PSU: Seasonic S12II-620W Storage: WD Blue 1TB & Kingston 120GB SSD  RAM: Crucial Ballistix 4X4 16GB DDR4 2400mhz Audio: Altec Lansing MX5021, Altec Lansing VS4221, Creative SoundBlaster Roar and SoundBlaster Z  Case: Armaggeddon T1X  OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit Peripherals: Razer Deathstalker Essential, Logitech M280, Xbox One controller with Windows Wireless Adapter
Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/507746-air-cooler/#findComment-6775363
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Alright. Thanks for the info.


CPU: Intel I7-5820K  GPU: Zotac GTX 970 Twin Fan  PSU: Seasonic S12II-620W Storage: WD Blue 1TB & Kingston 120GB SSD  RAM: Crucial Ballistix 4X4 16GB DDR4 2400mhz Audio: Altec Lansing MX5021, Altec Lansing VS4221, Creative SoundBlaster Roar and SoundBlaster Z  Case: Armaggeddon T1X  OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit Peripherals: Razer Deathstalker Essential, Logitech M280, Xbox One controller with Windows Wireless Adapter
Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/507746-air-cooler/#findComment-6775372
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×