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Overview of Compatible Coolers For Ryzen Threadripper Processors
Over on the AMD blog a new entry was posted. AMD Threadripper is close to release and while an Asetek bracket is included with the processors (and thus support like 50% of the liquid coolers LCS kits out there), AMD sheds some light on which coolers are compatible.
Preorders for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors went live yesterday, and those with a CPU on the way may be wondering what cooler to buy for the 4094-pin sTR4 socket on the AMD X399 motherboards. Well, my friends, wonder no longer!
First thing's first: included with every AMD Ryzen Threadripper is a mounting bracket that enables compatibility with the following 18 closed-loop cooling (CLC) units as of August 1, 2017. Just remove the bracket(s) included with your CLC, then install the one provided by AMD, and your cooler will be Threadripper-ready:
- Arctic Liquid Freezer 120
- Arctic Liquid Freezer 240
- Arctic Liquid Freezer 360
- Corsair Hydro Series H115i
- Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2
- Corsair Hydro Series H105
- Corsair Hydro Series H80iv2
- Cryorig A80
- Cryorig A40 Ultimate
- Cryorig A40
- EVGA CLC 280
- NZXT Kraken X62
- NZXT Kraken X61
- NZXT Kraken X52
- Thermaltake Riing 3.0 RGB 360
- Thermaltake Riing 3.0 RGB 240
- Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate
- Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme
As of August 1, 2017, there are also another 9 Threadripper-ready coolers on the way that do not use the AMD-provided mounting bracket. Please confirm with the manufacturer or retailer before purchase, as some of these models pre-date Threadripper and are being updated in production to include the sTR4 hardware:
- Arctic Freezer 33
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
- TBA EKWB waterblock for DIY loops
- TBA EKWB CLC
- Enermax Liqtech TR4 360
- Enermax Liqtech TR4 240
- Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 (air)
- Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3 (air)
- Noctua NH-U9 TR4-SP3 (air)
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#5467379 Posted on: 08/29/2017 03:03 AM
Liquid Cooling
At this point processors aren't coming out with tested and approved fan based heat sinks because the speed just requires liquid cooling out of the box. Especially if you plan on over clocking this processor.
While your post is a bit older than mine Newegg reviews are now **singing their praises for this processor cooler; besides, liquid coolers require a strong level of expertise and are the required domain of hard-core enthusiasts, and maintenance is quite expensive in comparison to boot!...My only problem is the wretched beige and brown color as my new build will be black-based.
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retains a full 5 stars from 228 users!)
Liquid Cooling
At this point processors aren't coming out with tested and approved fan based heat sinks because the speed just requires liquid cooling out of the box. Especially if you plan on over clocking this processor.
While your post is a bit older than mine Newegg reviews are now **singing their praises for this processor cooler; besides, liquid coolers require a strong level of expertise and are the required domain of hard-core enthusiasts, and maintenance is quite expensive in comparison to boot!...My only problem is the wretched beige and brown color as my new build will be black-based.
**(The ratio for the
Noctua NH-D15
retains a full 5 stars from 228 users!)
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#5467380 Posted on: 08/29/2017 03:21 AM
Liquid Cooling
At this point processors aren't coming out with tested and approved fan based heat sinks because the speed just requires liquid cooling out of the box. Especially if you plan on over clocking this processor.
It's not speed, it's TDP that determines this. On Ryzen AM4, and even a number of i5's and i7's that are under 100w only need a decent air cooler for a modest overclock. I mean you have say 140w cpus, those are going to generate a lot of heat and do require beefy coolers(AIO kits, and custom loops included in this) for a decent overclock. But I would say a Cooler master 212 would be enough for stock Threadripper.
Liquid Cooling
At this point processors aren't coming out with tested and approved fan based heat sinks because the speed just requires liquid cooling out of the box. Especially if you plan on over clocking this processor.
It's not speed, it's TDP that determines this. On Ryzen AM4, and even a number of i5's and i7's that are under 100w only need a decent air cooler for a modest overclock. I mean you have say 140w cpus, those are going to generate a lot of heat and do require beefy coolers(AIO kits, and custom loops included in this) for a decent overclock. But I would say a Cooler master 212 would be enough for stock Threadripper.
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#5467559 Posted on: 08/29/2017 03:55 PM
http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3029-quick-ab-test-impact-tr4-coldplate-size-with-noctua
There's a big difference, common sense says there would be anyways.
No point in arguing against reasonable thinking..
Plain and simple, buy a cooler that is designed for ryzens increased die size.
Except, you don't know that...do you? You just expect it to be true, and make statements to say you are correct. Until there's comparisons that show the difference between full coverage and partial coverage, what's the point in making statements like you have been?
http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3029-quick-ab-test-impact-tr4-coldplate-size-with-noctua
There's a big difference, common sense says there would be anyways.
No point in arguing against reasonable thinking..
Plain and simple, buy a cooler that is designed for ryzens increased die size.
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#5467564 Posted on: 08/29/2017 04:10 PM
http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3029-quick-ab-test-impact-tr4-coldplate-size-with-noctua
There's a big difference, common sense says there would be anyways.
No point in arguing against reasonable thinking..
Plain and simple, buy a cooler that is designed for ryzens increased die size.
I saw the GN video as well. Very interesting.
I also had doubts about coolers that didn't cover the entire IHS, which is why I got the Supremacy Evo Threadripper Edition. Seems to provide decent cooling.
http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3029-quick-ab-test-impact-tr4-coldplate-size-with-noctua
There's a big difference, common sense says there would be anyways.
No point in arguing against reasonable thinking..
Plain and simple, buy a cooler that is designed for ryzens increased die size.
I saw the GN video as well. Very interesting.
I also had doubts about coolers that didn't cover the entire IHS, which is why I got the Supremacy Evo Threadripper Edition. Seems to provide decent cooling.
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Except, you don't know that...do you? You just expect it to be true, and make statements to say you are correct. Until there's comparisons that show the difference between full coverage and partial coverage, what's the point in making statements like you have been?