Hey everyone! I recently built my first PC back in December, and I'm super proud that it's still working! However, I'm using the stock CPU cooler, and I've noticed my temps get a bit high when I play games. I'm looking for recommendations for a better cooler. Here's my current setup for reference:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- **Motherboard:** Asus PRIME B550M-A
- **RAM:** Teamgroup T-Force Delta 32 GB
- **Storage:** Lexar NM790 1TB
- **GPU:** ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 6600 8GB
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A550BN 550W Bronze
- **Case:** DIYPC CUBE01 MicroATX Tower
I also want it to match the white/bright aesthetics of my build! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
I'd recommend the same Thermalright Phantom Spirit. It's a great air cooler, usually bringing down temps by around 15-20 degrees. Just be sure to check the compatibility with your RAM height. Also, have you set your RAM in the correct slots? Using slots 2 and 4 and enabling XMP can make a big difference.
Check out the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120. Just make sure to verify that it’ll fit in your case (both in height and clearance for the RAM). It's a solid cooler with good performance!
Thanks for the tip! I'm going for a white design, so I'll look for a version that fits my style!
Haha, I actually didn’t set those correctly! I saw the slots in the manual but forgot to check. Is it a pain to fix after everything's installed?