I'm looking to buy a new CPU and have been trying to decide between the Intel Core i7-13700F and the i9-12900. Has anyone had experience with cooling these CPUs in a compact system? Any advice would help!
Intel Core i7-13700F vs. i9-12900 Cooling?
Started by SmallScreen on July 11, 2024
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Solved by effervescentadolesce in post #5
I can chime in here as well. I've been using both CPUs for some time now and the i9-12900 does require more cooling. You can check out this TechReviewer article Intel Core i7-13700F vs. Intel Core i9-12900
for a detailed comparison of the two processors. It might help you make a decision!
for a detailed comparison of the two processors. It might help you make a decision!
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Yeah, I've used both of those processors in my build. For the i7-13700F, I used an air cooler and it kept the temperatures under control. The i9-12900 was a bit trickier though.
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Well, the i9-12900 ran a bit hotter than the i7-13700F under load. I had to use a better cooling solution to keep it stable.
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I can chime in here as well. I've been using both CPUs for some time now and the i9-12900 does require more cooling. You can check out this TechReviewer article Intel Core i7-13700F vs. Intel Core i9-12900 for a detailed comparison of the two processors. It might help you make a decision!
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SmallScreen
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That's really helpful, thanks! So, do you think I'll need to invest in a liquid cooler or something similar for the i9-12900?
James3703
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Yeah, probably. A high-quality air cooler should work fine for the i7-13700F, but the i9-12900 might need a more robust solution.
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Good advice! I'll have to look into getting a better cooling setup then. Thanks for the input!
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