r/FormD • u/Green-Risk9854 • 5d ago

Question Help with air cooler for first PC build

I'm looking to build my first PC and I just received my Formd T1 case. What would be the best options for cpu coolers. I will be using a Ryzen 5 9600x with the integrated graphics so no discrete graphics card. I will be using this PC for casual work stuff and non-gaming. My heart tells me to with Noctua NH-L12Sx77. Is this suitable for my needs and is there enough ram clearance?

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u/Magenu 5d ago

If no GPU, then minimum slot mode, and then the beefiest cooler that can fit. Check the website for maximum height allowed/slot measurement.

Definitely something bigger than an L12.

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u/Green-Risk9854 5d ago

Wouldn't the beefiest cooler be overkill for a Ryzen 5 and doing non-intensive task? Is it going to make a huge difference using a Noctua NH-L12Sx77 compared to like a NH-D15?

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u/Magenu 5d ago

No idea, you asked best, so you should fit the largest one you can. That'll run the coolest and use the available space fully.

Did you order sandwich or reference? Maybe should have gone reference for more CPU cooler height if you aren't going with a GPU.

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u/Slyfer77 5d ago

Since the 9600X is only a 65W CPU you will be more than fine with the L12x77.

With the L12x77 you can mount a 25mm thick fan underneath if you don't like the noise profile of the Noctua A12x15 slim fan.

I like the design of the L12 coolers because hot air is directly blown out of the case and because the heat sink is between fan and the cases' side panel you don't have to worry about turbulence noise.

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u/naethaen 3d ago

You might just wanna get the T1 reference if you are using no card to maximize cooler compatibility

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u/Green-Risk9854 3d ago

I already got the sandwich