Best Budget Cooler for 7800X3D?

November 10, 2025 1 answer
Asked by CoolGamer42
Hey everyone! I just upgraded to a 7800X3D along with a B650 motherboard and some CL28 6000MHz RAM, but I'm trying to keep costs down right now. I'm considering getting an Arctic Freezer 8A as my cooler. Is that a bad choice, or do you think I can get away with it?

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TechSavvy_123
You can definitely go cheap, but I'd recommend something with at least 4 heat pipes and a 120mm fan for better cooling. The Arctic Freezer 8A might be a bit too low-end for your setup. Check out this ID-Cooling SE 214 XT, it's affordable and should work well!

ChillMaster89: Cool, I think I'll grab the ID-Cooling SE 214 XT! Thanks for the recommendation!

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