Cooling i7-6700K

[2336]

Folks, Id like to upgrade from an i-3-6100 to an i7-6700K and would like to get some opinions on this HSF unit.https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nh-l9x65/p/N82E16835608071. I've currently got an i3-6100 and don't think the current CPU HSF unit will cut it for the 6700K whcih is a 91W unit and my current CPU is a 61W unit.. Please let me know what you think and what you've experienced.

 

[UsandThem]

Noctua maintains a compatibility list on their site: https://noctua.at/en/nh-l9x65/cpucomp

With a 6700K, you would need to ensure you have good airflow or you will run into throttling issues.

 

[Dave2150]

Your CPU cooler will be absolutely fine, no chance of any throttling issues as long as your case has one intake and exhaust fan.

 

[2336]

UsandThem, thanks for that link. I had no idea that Noctua had a compatibility page! Thanks. I'll search for other Noctua HSF units that might fill the bill.

 

[2336]

UsandThem, thanks for that link. I had no idea that Noctua had a compatibility page! Thanks. I'll search for other Noctua HSF units that might fill the bill.

UsandThem, thanks for that link. I had no idea that Noctua had a compatibility page! Thanks. I'll search for other Noctua HSF units that might fill the bill. And just have to wait for the price of the i7-6700K CPU to drop! LOL!