I'm building a budget PC with an R9 5900X and an ASUS PRIME B550M-K motherboard, aiming to use all four RAM slots in the future. I'm specifically looking for air coolers under $100 that work well with the 5900X and do not interfere with RAM placement. I've already considered options like water cooling and low-profile RAM but want to focus on air coolers that keep my RAM accessible.
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The Scythe Fuma 3 is a solid option; it’s a dual tower cooler that won’t block your RAM slots at all. Just make sure to check its dimensions before buying.
Both the Thermalright Royal Knight and Scythe Fuma are great choices! They have a design that doesn't cover the RAM slots, so you should be good with both.
You should check out any 120mm tower coolers on PCPartPicker that come with four heat pipes. They tend to offer good performance without blocking RAM slots.
Thanks for the tip! I'm currently considering the BE QUIET! Shadow Rock 3 and DEEPCOOL AK620 DIGITAL aRGB. But I've read that the AK620 might block RAM slots with taller modules. Is that true?
So, would you recommend going for a dual tower cooler like the Fuma 3 over a single tower?