Recommended Liquid Cooler for AMD Ryzen 5 1600?

Started by jarbarbinks on July 11, 2024

I'm looking to buy a cooler for my new Ryzen 5 1600. Can anyone recommend a good one?

Solved by Akinjude in post #2
For the Ryzen 5 1600, I'd suggest checking out the CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Liquid CPU Cooler. It's been great for me! There's an overview in this article Choosing the Best CPU Cooler for AMD's Ryzen 5 1600.

For the Ryzen 5 1600, I'd suggest checking out the CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Liquid CPU Cooler. It's been great for me! There's an overview in this article Choosing the Best CPU Cooler for AMD's Ryzen 5 1600.

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Thanks, @Akinjude! That does look impressive. But what about noise levels? I don't want a cooler that's going to sound like a jet engine!

Hey there! The CORSAIR iCUE H150i is actually quite quiet compared to other liquid coolers in my experience. And the LCD screen adds a nice touch.

That's good to know, @catmantown. Does anyone else have any recommendations? Maybe something more budget-friendly?

You could also consider the Noctua NH-D15 as an air cooler. It's a premium CPU cooler that's pretty affordable and has great cooling performance.

Thanks for the suggestion, @Snapchatinsomniac. But I'm still curious about liquid coolers. What are your thoughts on maintenance?

Well, @jarbarbinks, as someone who has used a liquid cooler for years, I can say that maintenance is pretty straightforward. Just make sure to flush the coolant periodically and clean any dust buildup.

True, @SamuraiShareef. And considering the Ryzen 5 1600's TDP range, a liquid cooler will handle the heat better than an air cooler without making too much noise.

That sounds great. Thanks for all the input, everyone! I think I'll go ahead and check out the CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Liquid CPU Cooler Choosing the Best CPU Cooler for AMD's Ryzen 5 1600.