Intel Core i5-8600K
LGA 1151, 3.60 GHz, 6 -Core
Question about Intel Core i5-8600K
Which cooler should I use for this processor if I plan to overclock? I wanted to take the be quiet! Pure Rock (15.50cm) but that could be tight. So for operation without OC this should surely be enough, right? The processor's power loss without OC is already just under 100 watts and the be quiet! Pure Rock (15.50cm) only dissipates 150 watts. Should fit with the MSI Z390 A Pro board (voltage regulator, ram etc..). MfG
Helpful answer
Hello
Without OC the be quiet! Pure Rock (15.50cm) will do.
My suggestions for OC:
Air Cooler:
Scythe Cooler Mugen 5 (15.50cm)
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 (16.28cm)
Noctua NH-D15 (16.50cm)
AIO Water Cooling:
NZXT Kraken x62 incl. AM4 (3cm)
Corsair H100i v2 (5.50cm)
Regarding space, of course a water AIO would be best.
The Mugen 5 also fits higher RAM bars, as the heatsink is offset. With Be Quiet and Noctua it could be tight.
I hope I was able to help.