The original post: /r/buildapc by /u/SirCabbage on 2024-11-06 21:14:17.

Now that we know that the 9800X3D is about the same if a little less power/heat consumption I can ask the question. Which is the best tower cooler for this kind of chip?

For my last two computers I have chosen AIOs- due in part to their less noise and easier cleaning. But with the raising heat generation of graphics cards- I am instead thinking of an AIO for the eventual 5090 I want to buy.

Given I don’t want a case that is GIANT; I will likely need to stick with only one AIO; Currently I am thinking of the NZXT H6 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case - which if you have any knowledge of I would appreciate that too.

But as It has been literally 11-12 years since I owned a computer with a Tower Cooler- I have no idea what I will need. I assume Noctua is still the go to for high end air cooling, but even then there are multiple scews with very similar amount of radiator to fan- so I have to wonder which is currently top.

If anyone could give me some advice on which cooler I should get for my upcoming 9800X3D or 9950X3D, I would appreciate it. Alternatively, if anyone has any idea of good cases that would be helpful too.

Thank you, I look forward to any responses.

Edit: cheers for the responses, I think the cooler advice alone more than pays the difference in price between the AIO and non AIO GPU to go in its place. It feels refreshing to be going to AMD for the first time CPU wise