Question What is the Recommended CPU Cooler for this Build?

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Hey Guys;

Making a new PC Build:

CPU: Intel i9-13900K [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCF54SR1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details]
CPU Cooler:
Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS Wifi LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQD58D96?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1]
Ram: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 (2x32Gb) 6600MHz C32-39-39-76 1.4V Intel Optimized [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTNX6RYK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1]
SSD: 4Tb WD Black SN850X NVMe SSD x4 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7CQ2CHH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details]
HDD: 10Tb WD Black SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5", 7200RPM - WD101FZBX x2 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MKJPFZ7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details]
GPU: ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 4090 OC Edition (TUF-RTX4090-O24G-GAMING) [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGV6LQYR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details]
PSU: Asus ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II [https://www.newegg.com/asus-rog-tho...00&cm_re=psu_asus 1200-_-17-320-032-_-Product]
Case: Asus TUF Gaming GT502 ATX Mid-Tower Black [https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Gaming-GT502-Mid-Tower-Computer/dp/B0BQD5W3N9?ref_=ast_sto_dp]
Monitor: Alienware AW3423DW 34inch Curved Gaming Monitor [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VQ48X5Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details]

I always keep my pc running (24/7) and considering liquid AIO compared to AIR as the radiator for Air cooling would be close to GPU which I would believe would keep both CPU and GPU running hotter.

Which AIO do you recommend?


Thanks;

 

[Tech Junky]

pc running (24/7)

I just use a sd226
https://a.co/d/3TEEjdc

I swapped the fan that comes with it though for 2x Arctic p12 pwm pst fans and a graphite pad. 100% load testing keeps a 12700k at around 60c.

I contemplated getting an aio as well with all of the hype about temps but, figured air would be worth a shot first before dropping twice as much on a rad. Fans are cheaper to replace than a complete aio. And it's silent.

 

[TheELF]

Cooling depends on what you want from your system, a $20 cooler will give you 94% of the performance of an expensive AIO if you leave it to run wild without any power limits.
At 200W the $20 cooler will keep you at 58 degrees so, not bad at all.

If you leave your PC running 24/7 you should consider making profiles with Intel XTU so you don't have to lock it down to either very low or very high performance but have it boost automatically based on the programs you want boosted.

Core i9-13900K Cooling Guide: Testing Intel's Flagship With Budget Air and Big AIOs

The Core i9-13900K can push even the most capable liquid coolers to their limits, but you don’t lose that much performance if you go with budget-priced air cooling.

www.tomshardware.com

 

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I just use a sd226
https://a.co/d/3TEEjdc

I swapped the fan that comes with it though for 2x Arctic p12 pwm pst fans and a graphite pad. 100% load testing keeps a 12700k at around 60c.

I contemplated getting an aio as well with all of the hype about temps but, figured air would be worth a shot first before dropping twice as much on a rad. Fans are cheaper to replace than a complete aio. And it's silent.

But doesn't the heat from cpu cooler and gpu merge, resulting in both heating each other. While AIO radiator will not affect the gpu temp as significant as air cpu cooler and vise versa.

 

[Tech Junky]

But doesn't the heat from cpu cooler and gpu merge, resulting in both heating each other. While AIO radiator will not affect the gpu temp as significant as air cpu cooler and vise versa.

I don't have a GPU in my headless setup. The exhaust from the air cooler goes straight out the back of the case. Your GPU also does the same but has radiant heat due to the power draw. Add additional fans to other locations to force the hot air out the back through the slots or exhaust the air through the top of the case. I also have 3 fans in the front and top in addition to the exhaust fan and have the option of squeezing a couple more into the bottom of the case if needed.

 

[aigomorla]

Thermalright Peerless Assasin

This is gamers nexus best ranked air cooler, beating the noctua D15 even.

I dont recommed AIO's unless you have room for a 360.
And well those aren't really worth the price on a CPU that wont net you any increased performance without guzzling your electricity.