Hey everyone! I'm in need of some advice on upgrading my CPU cooler for my Ryzen 5 5600X because it's been overheating a lot—hitting 115 degrees Celsius during Cinebench tests and while playing medium to heavy games. I know the stock cooler is quite loud and not very efficient, so I want to switch it up. However, I'm a bit clueless about PC building (my old friend set this up for me), and one roadblock is that my case has limited space. It's tough to tell exactly what will fit. I've seen most coolers are around 120mm which I suspect might be too big. Additionally, I'm looking for something that's relatively quiet and good at keeping temps down, with a budget of around $80. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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It seems like you're really struggling with space! Knowing your case model would definitely help—if you can find that out, sites like PCPartPicker can show coolers that fit. In the meantime, check out some of Thermalright's low-profile options—those are specifically designed for tighter spaces. Just get the largest one that will fit!
Thanks for the tip! I'm searching for my case model, but I know it's a 'TUF GAMING' case.