Looking for the best low profile cooler for this build!

[pistoIs]

With the release of the Louqe Ghost S1 in a few weeks, I've been saving up and planning my first ITX build, here's the part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QXxJJV

 

The only thing I'm not sure about is the cooler, I went with the Cryorig C7 just because of the sheer specs against the Noctua L9, but I don't really know if there's a better option than those two.

I'm planning to delid the 8700k and apply either a better thermal compound or liquid metal for better temps and the capability of a small overclock. What do you guys suggest?

[dizmo]

Noctua NH-L9x65 or one of the smaller AIOs.

Instead of delidding it yourself, I suggest buying it already delidded from Silicone Lottery.

 

Are they actually releasing that case? They told me it was going to be released in a week or two 3 months ago. Not a very reliable company.

 

Welcome to the forum!

[PETRGangKing]

Noctua is, IMO,v the best you can get without going cooling, and even then id put the d15 head to head with most of the CLC out there right now. I don't have experience with that typical cooler, but if I was going to go with an air cooler it would definitely be a Noctua. Cryorig does make good coolers though, I've recommended the h7 over the 212 Evo more than once.

[brob]

7 minutes ago, pistoIs said:

With the release of the Louqe Ghost S1 in a few weeks, I've been saving up and planning my first ITX build, here's the part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QXxJJV

 

The only thing I'm not sure about is the cooler, I went with the Cryorig C7 just because of the sheer specs against the Noctua L9, but I don't really know if there's a better option than those two.

I'm planning to delid the 8700k and apply either a better thermal compound or liquid metal for better temps and the capability of a small overclock. What do you guys suggest?

The C7 is rated for 100W TDP which is I think as good as you will get unless you move to an AIO (which I believe would require the large top hat).

 

Have you considered using the i7-8700 instead. 

[dizmo]

11 minutes ago, brob said:

The C7 is rated for 100W TDP which is I think as good as you will get unless you move to an AIO (which I believe would require the large top hat).

 

Have you considered using the i7-8700 instead. 

The Noctua NH-L9x65 is a better cooler. Not by a large margin (at most about 9 degrees), but better.

You can use an AIO without the top hat, I believe it's the 92mm that fits.

 

Personally if it's a gaming rig I'd go i5 8400. Performance is within a few frames.

[cdominic3]

I have the Phanteks PH-TC12LS on my i7 3770 HTPC. Works like a god. Low-30s idle, High-60s/Low-70s on load.

[Gaussen]

https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/572

[Pachalski]

Hey! If you are buying parts for the Ghost S1 already you should go for the Noctua NH-L12, remove the top fan and use it in the bottom of the case if you are not planning on adding a 2.5" drive there! This solution has been performing like a dream, with moderate fan settings the system is totally noiseless and with very healthy temps!

 

The NH-L12 is soon being updated with a taller version that will not fit, so get it while you can!

 

Se results here: http://louqe.com/img/img/ext/ext/alphatest.pdf

 

[brob]

6 hours ago, dizmo said:

The Noctua NH-L9x65 is a better cooler. Not by a large margin (at most about 9 degrees), but better.

You can use an AIO without the top hat, I believe it's the 92mm that fits.

 

Personally if it's a gaming rig I'd go i5 8400. Performance is within a few frames.

NH-L9x65 certainly is better but it exceeds case specs by 2mm.

[dizmo]

3 hours ago, brob said:

NH-L9x65 certainly is better but it exceeds case specs by 2mm.

The spec is wrong. They've made a revision that can accept 65mm coolers as well as 92mm AIO's without an extra top hat. 

[pistoIs]

8 hours ago, Pachalski said:

Hey! If you are buying parts for the Ghost S1 already you should go for the Noctua NH-L12, remove the top fan and use it in the bottom of the case if you are not planning on adding a 2.5" drive there! This solution has been performing like a dream, with moderate fan settings the system is totally noiseless and with very healthy temps!

 

The NH-L12 is soon being updated with a taller version that will not fit, so get it while you can!

 

Se results here: http://louqe.com/img/img/ext/ext/alphatest.pdf

 

Holy crap, thanks a lot for the insider info! You guys are amazing, can't wait to get the case!