I'm planning on building a gaming PC but I'm on a tight budget, especially for the CPU cooler. I initially wanted the Arctic Liquid Freezer III, but it's a bit too expensive for me. I came across the Arctic Freezer 36 and I'm curious if it's a quieter option. My main concern is noise level since I really need something that performs well while staying quiet. Also, I'll be using it with a Ryzen 7 9700X. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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It's tough to give advice on the Arctic Freezer 36 without knowing your CPU! If you're using the Ryzen 7 9700X, that's good to know. This cooler is decent, but for low noise, consider choosing a cooler that has more capability than what you need. That way, the fans can run at lower RPMs without straining. You might find a dual-tower cooler like the Phantom Spirit to be a better choice for quiet operation.
If you're looking for options in the $30-40 range, Thermalright has some good coolers that might fit your needs. They are known for being solid performers without breaking the bank. Plus, there's a recent video by Hardware Canucks that might help you out, even though it's focused on x3d CPUs.
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll definitely check out those Thermalright options.
You can definitely get by with the Arctic Freezer 36 if you're on a budget. However, if you're open to alternatives, the Peerless Assassin is a solid choice and considered one of the best air coolers in terms of price-to-performance ratio.
Yeah, going for a bigger cooler could really help keep things quiet. Less strain means less noise!