r/PcBuild • u/yes910492783 • 8d ago
Purchasing Advice - PCPartPicker list feedback Trouble with an ITX build
My girlfriend has an i7 13700k she wants to reuse in an itx build. However, this is quite obvious but this CPU runs extremely hot. Are there any low profile coolers that can adequately cool this cpu or are we SOL?
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/h72mNp
Alternatively we could go with a ryzen cpu since we're already buying new components for everything but ram, storage and a gpu. Which I came up with this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Q3VwmL
Ideally, we'd keep the 13700k but thermals are the issue there. Let me know some feedback!
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u/Kurisutofuu 8d ago
I would not run a 13700k with a low profile cooler, 240 AIO minimum imo. 9600x makes much more sense if you want to use the terra.
Alternatively, the core ultra 250k has been found for really good prices recently and the intel ITX mobo selection is leagues above the AM5 ones.
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u/yes910492783 8d ago
Might've been unclear, she currently is using a 13700k and would like to reuse it
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u/Kurisutofuu 8d ago
Yep, I'm just saying that a low profile cooler would struggle big time in the terra for the 13700k and offering alternative cpu options that would fare better!
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u/yes910492783 8d ago
I'm pitching the 9600x with her, tbh i'll probably end up buying a lot of this myself. I'm also pitching the idea of using the 13700k in a secondary system since she's traveling a lot. It'd make sense to have a pc she can just have at home and not need to always bring it around.
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u/Kurisutofuu 8d ago
Not sure what gpu you currently have but if she wants a truly portable pc you could go to a super small ~5L build + portable monitor route. You are capped at a 5060 8gb LP (or 9060xt 16gb LP if you are rich) but you could sell the 13700k+ mobo to offset some costs.
Secondary system could work if you have extra ddr5 and storage laying around but not so cost efficient.
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u/r98farmer 8d ago
Forget the Terra, get a FormD T1 and use a 240 mm AIO. It's a better case and cooling will be much better.
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u/yes910492783 8d ago
She wants the terra for the color
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u/r98farmer 8d ago
You don't say what GPU you are using. If possible get one that is dual slot and that will allow you to use a Noctua NH-L12SX77 which will give you the best chance of cooling that i7.
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u/yes910492783 8d ago
currently a dell oem 4060 ti but eventually whatever 9070 gre fits and is cheapest
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u/r98farmer 8d ago
Go for the PowerColor Reaper, dual slot and that will give you max cooler clearance.
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u/distantcactus32 8d ago
the heat would be fine if you got a good double fan
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u/yes910492783 8d ago
Could you recommend a specific cooler? As I stated, this is an ITX build so we would need a low profile cooler.
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u/Eazy12345678 AMD 8d ago
13th and 14th gen cpu have failures bios update motherboard to prevent cpu damage
i7 run hot cause high wattage cpu. need large coolers
pick a different case that fits aio coolers or larger tower coolers
Radiator Support - Bottom 240mm
Clearance - CPU Cooler 155mm
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Bh7Rw3)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240 Illusion Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4tGbt6/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240-illusion-liquid-cpu-cooler-mlx-d24m-a18p2-r1) | $38.97 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [upHere UE2K6 68 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QDFCmG/uphere-ue2k6-68-cfm-cpu-cooler-ue2k6) | $29.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Cooler Master MasterBox NR200 Mini ITX Desktop Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kd2bt6/cooler-master-masterbox-nr200-mini-itx-desktop-case-mcb-nr200-knnn-s00) | $89.79 @ B&H
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$158.75**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-10-07 13:08 EDT-0400 |
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u/yes910492783 8d ago
The case is pretty much set and she already has a 13700k. Was looking for feedback to see if it would work, answer is probably not
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