I'm building my first PC and need advice on choosing an air cooler. I live in a place where summer temperatures can hit around 43°C, so I want something that's up to the task. My budget is around 120 euros. Here's what I've got so far: Mobo - MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi, RAM - Kingston Fury KF560C30BBEK2-32, CPU - 7800X3D, and Case - Cooler Master MasterBox CM694. Any recommendations?
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The Thermalright Phantom Spirit or Peerless Assassin is all you really need for great cooling without overdoing it.
It all depends on your case. But if you're looking at the Peerless Assassin 120 or Phantom Spirit 120, those are solid picks. If you’re in a smaller case, consider the Peerless Assassin Mini. For something premium, the Deepcool Assassin IV or Noctua's NH-D12L (for tighter builds) are fantastic options!
You don't actually need to spend that much! The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 or the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 should do the job just fine for your CPU. They're solid choices for keeping your temps down without breaking the bank.
Honestly, the 7800X3D is pretty easy to cool. I'm using a slim SFF cooler, and my temps never go above 81°C. Just make sure you check how it fits in your Cooler Master CM694 case. I’ve had great results with Noctua coolers too!
Thanks for the reassurance! Good to know I can manage with a slimmer cooler.