I'm looking for recommendations on a good cooler for my Ryzen 5800XT. What would you suggest? Thanks!
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The stock cooler that comes with it is decent for general use, but if you’re pushing high performance, I'd recommend getting a better one like the Phantom Spirit.
For the best value, I’d say the Thermalright options are the way to go. The Royal Knight and Burst Assassin are great single and dual tower coolers that don't interfere with RAM slots. The Phantom Spirit is also very efficient and reasonably priced at around $35.
The Thermalright Phantom Spirit is a great option! I have the Peerless Assassin on my 5800X3D, which has been fantastic, and I've heard the Phantom Spirit performs even better with its extra heat pipes.
Yeah, I switched from a Hyper 212 to the Phantom Spirit and it made a huge difference—my temps dropped by about 10°C!
Sounds promising! How's the noise level compared to others?
I really like the Arctic Freezer 36! It's affordable and the magnetic clips are a neat feature. It’s served me well in a pinch.
If you can only fit one tower cooler, go for the Thermalright Burst Assassin. Otherwise, the Peerless Assassin or Phantom Spirit are solid dual tower options.
I got the PS120 for my setup, and while it’s okay, under heavy loads, I noticed temps over 80°C. Definitely get a better cooler if you're gaming hard.