Overview of Compatible Coolers For Ryzen Threadripper Processors

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Venix

2017-08-01 16:49

212 evo and freezer 13? will those two even be enough with out overclocking ? oO

#5458017

Stairmand

2017-08-01 19:29

Not necessarily, Most of the size is due to the large number of pins. The actual Die area is relatively small.

#5458047

Exascale

2017-08-01 21:32

Its interesting that theyd use gold as a coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch buffer and indium tin solder on blanks that produce no heat, so the package should be REALLY stable like a fully functional Epyc. Guess the gold costs less than validating a different heat spreader.

#5458071

fry178

2017-08-01 22:59

@kastriot why? the cores are soldered, not just thermal paste, so that already gives much better transfer than most intels will do. besides that, dies have a HS for a reason. it helps getting heat away from the cpu, so there is not gonna be a big difference WHERE it covers the HS, but how LARGE the area is. now compare the spreader of the hot intel's with that of TR, which has a lower TDP as well. so if intel can cool a hotter cpu with a smaller HS than TR, i assume, without any oc, any decent heatsink will work (that can cope with the TDP).

#5458076

nevcairiel

2017-08-01 23:11

now compare the spreader of the hot intel's with that of TR, which has a lower TDP as well.

TR has a higher TDP (180W vs 140W), or which specs have you been reading? 🙂

#5458083

fry178

2017-08-01 23:33

TR has a higher TDP (180W vs 140W), or which specs have you been reading? 🙂

forgot "vs an oc intel", which can still be cooled with a decent quality cooler. hence a stock clocked TR should be fine, even if the base doesnt cover the whole HS.

#5458250

Angel_Rex

2017-08-02 11:20

Celsius S24? Celsius S24?

#5458300

Angel_Rex

2017-08-02 13:24

Nope too small circular plate, square one needed, like this one.. Nice eh 🙂

Looks lovely! I did find it strange given that the H100v2 supports it, yet the S24 didn't. I didn't check the circular H100 plate but it looks the same size?

#5458323

Gen Techa

2017-08-02 14:51

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.

#5458475

Aura89

2017-08-02 20:15

Threadripper needs new coolers with same surface area as cpu(HS!), all others that use some kind of adapter they won't do the job properly.

You seem to be very black and white when it comes to this situation. Basically, "If the CPU cooler doesn't cover the WHOLE heatshield, it won't work!" But, you do know that is very much incorrect? Obviously a CPU cooler that makes contact in every possible point is the most ideal, but it has NEVER been a REQUIREMENT. Only time will tell how well a smaller surface area heatsink will do, but i'd wager just fine, unless you plan to OC.

#5459595

Aura89

2017-08-05 13:34

I didnt' say it wont work i said it's best option simple as that and that's it..

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?

#5467379

TZO2K11

2017-08-29 04:03

Gen Techa:

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. [URL='https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608045']**(The ratio for the Noctua NH-D15 retains a full 5 stars from 228 users!)[/URL]

#5467380

vbetts

Moderator

2017-08-29 04:21

Gen Techa:

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.

#5467559

Agent-A01

2017-08-29 16:55

Aura89:

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.

#5467564

D3M1G0D

2017-08-29 17:10

Agent-A01:

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.