{"id":6845,"date":"2019-09-13T15:46:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T13:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=6845"},"modified":"2022-05-09T11:17:23","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T09:17:23","slug":"best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/","title":{"rendered":"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684473b70496\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684473b70496\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684473b70496\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#HSF_Coolers_or_AIO_liquid_coolers\" title=\"HSF Coolers or AIO liquid coolers?\">HSF Coolers or AIO liquid coolers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Does_Fan_Size_Matter\" title=\"Does Fan Size Matter?\">Does Fan Size Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Best_Air_Coolers_for_Threadripper_CPUs\" title=\"Best Air Coolers for Threadripper CPUs\">Best Air Coolers for Threadripper CPUs<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Budget_Recommendation-Arctic_Freezer_33_TR\" title=\"Budget Recommendation\u2014Arctic Freezer 33 TR\">Budget Recommendation\u2014Arctic Freezer 33 TR<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#G100_Value_Pick-Noctua_NH-U14S_TR4-SP3\" title=\"G100 Value Pick\u2014Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3\">G100 Value Pick\u2014Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#No-Questions-Asked_Performance_Pick-be_quiet_Dark_Rock_Pro_TR4\" title=\"No-Questions-Asked Performance Pick\u2014be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4\">No-Questions-Asked Performance Pick\u2014be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Best_AiO_Liquid_Coolers_for_Threadripper_CPUs\" title=\"Best AiO Liquid Coolers for Threadripper CPUs\">Best AiO Liquid Coolers for Threadripper CPUs<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Budget_Recommendation-Fractal_Design_Celsius_S36\" title=\"Budget Recommendation\u2014Fractal Design Celsius S36\">Budget Recommendation\u2014Fractal Design Celsius S36<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#G100_Value_Pick-EVGA_CLC_280\" title=\"G100 Value Pick\u2014EVGA CLC 280\">G100 Value Pick\u2014EVGA CLC 280<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#No-Questions-Asked_Performance_Pick-Thermaltake_Water_30_Riing\" title=\"No-Questions-Asked Performance Pick\u2014Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing\">No-Questions-Asked Performance Pick\u2014Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#The_Cooler_to_Avoid\" title=\"The Cooler to Avoid\">The Cooler to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Do_Threadripper_CPUs_come_with_a_Cooler_Bracket\" title=\"Do Threadripper CPUs come with a Cooler Bracket?\">Do Threadripper CPUs come with a Cooler Bracket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Can_you_liquid_cool_a_Threadripper\" title=\"Can you liquid cool a Threadripper?\">Can you liquid cool a Threadripper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Can_you_air_cool_a_Threadripper\" title=\"Can you air cool a Threadripper?\">Can you air cool a Threadripper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Are_Threadripper_CPUs_good_for_gaming\" title=\"Are Threadripper CPUs good for gaming?\">Are Threadripper CPUs good for gaming?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/#Over_to_you\" title=\"Over to you\">Over to you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>AMD\u2019s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly low prices.<\/p>\n<p>To be able to perform the best they can, <b>they absolutely need a powerful and reliable cooling solution<\/b>. That\u2019s especially true if you\u2019re using these CPUs for multi-core optimized tasks, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-for-rendering\/\">rendering<\/a>, as you\u2019ll be running the processor at full capacity for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n<p>As such, the last thing you want is an inefficient cooler that causes your CPU to exceed its thermal boundaries, <b>which would ultimately throttle your processor and make it underperform<\/b>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><i>In this article we\u2019re going to help you pick the best cooler for your Threadripper CPU, and answer all your questions about whether to go for an HSF or AIO cooler and if fan sizes matter.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HSF_Coolers_or_AIO_liquid_coolers\"><\/span>HSF Coolers or AIO liquid coolers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HSF (<b>H<\/b>eat<b>S<\/b>ink and <b>F<\/b>an) coolers rely on copper heat pipes to draw the heat away from the processor and into the aluminum fins of the heatsink, which warms up the surrounding air.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6866\" style=\"width: 1266px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6866\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6866\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - HSF or Liquid Aio\" width=\"1266\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio.jpg 1266w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio-1024x467.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1266px) 100vw, 1266px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6866\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6866 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201266%20577%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - HSF or Liquid Aio\" width=\"1266\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201266%20577%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1266px) 100vw, 1266px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio.jpg 1266w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio-1024x467.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-HSF-or-Liquid-Aio.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: Arctic, Thermaltake<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One or more fans attached to the heatsink push this hot air away, cooling the entire apparatus.<\/p>\n<p>As the name suggests, <strong>AIO (All-In-One) liquid coolers<\/strong> rely on the circulation of a liquid (generally a blend of distilled water and a thermally conductive fluid) to carry away the heat from the CPU to a radiator with fans.<\/p>\n<p>The fans dissipate the heat and the cooled liquid travels back to the pump at the CPU to restart its cycle.<\/p>\n<p><b>AIO means that the entire setup (pump, tubing, radiator, fluid, fans) comes factory-assembled, with the goal of making installation quick and easy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to AMD\u2019s Threadripper CPUs, HSF coolers hold a number of benefits over AIO liquid coolers.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re usually cheaper (with prices ranging from $40 to $120), have fewer moving parts (and thus fewer points of failure), and as we\u2019ll see, <b>the best ones on our list even outperform many AIO coolers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>The situation with Threadripper-compatible AIO liquid coolers is a bit more complex.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Due to its large size, the Threadripper CPU package requires a specially-designed base plate to provide full coverage of the processor\u2019s IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader).<\/p>\n<p>While the HSF coolers on our list all come with extended base-plates to ensure maximum contact with the IHS, <b>most AIO coolers haven\u2019t made that step yet, and still use circular cold plates that leave the edges of the IHS exposed<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10535\" style=\"width: 1698px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10535\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10535\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11.jpg\" alt=\"Threadripper Cooler AIO does not Cover IHS\" width=\"1698\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10535\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10535 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201698%20850%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Threadripper Cooler AIO does not Cover IHS\" width=\"1698\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201698%20850%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/amd-threadripper-coldplate-11.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-10535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Testing by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamersnexus.net\/news-pc\/3008-threadripper-cooler-and-thermalpaste-coverage-vs-die-ihs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GamersNexus<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>AIO coolers available for Threadripper CPUs, therefore, aren\u2019t cooling as efficiently as they could, <b>allowing the HSF coolers to match (and even exceed) their performance<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The only exception to this are Enermax Liqtech TR4 coolers, which do come with an extended cold plate, but as we\u2019ll discuss below, <b>the Enermax coolers have a number of issues that make a recommendation unlikely<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14061\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size.jpg\" alt=\"TR4 vs AM4 Socket Size\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14061 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"TR4 vs AM4 Socket Size\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/TR4-vs-AM4-Socket-Size.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><i>So why use AIO coolers at all?<\/i><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using your PC for <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-render-faster\/\">rendering<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-for-video-editing\/\"><b>video encoding<\/b><\/a>, and other tasks that are highly multi-threaded and take a long time, <b>AIO coolers can be instrumental in preventing throttling of the processor, while HSF coolers might suffer after a while<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14063\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14063 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The issue here is one of specific heat capacity. The heat pipes in an HSF are usually made of copper, while the heatsink is often aluminum.<\/p>\n<p>Copper, while a wonderful conductor of heat, has a <b>specific heat capacity ten times lower than water (source)<\/b>. This means that on absorbing the same amount of heat, the temperature of copper will rise ten times faster than that of water.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t an issue over a short period of time, as the fans on the heatsink quickly dissipate the heat, cooling the aluminum and the copper (and thus the CPU).<\/p>\n<p>But when a CPU (especially an overclocked one) is dealing with extended load, the heat generated could overwhelm an HSF cooler eventually.<\/p>\n<p><i>This is where AIOs shine.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Since water can absorb a lot more heat before its temperature rises significantly,<b> an AIO allows the processor to run overclocked (both automatic and manual overclock) for longer durations without throttling<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Other benefits of AIO coolers include the fact that, unlike HSF coolers, <b>clearance issues with RAM slots and the first PCI-E slot are easily avoided<\/b> as the AIO radiator can be installed away from the motherboard as long as the hose and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/cpu-fan-vs-cpu-opt\/\">power connector<\/a> are long enough (in a sufficiently large PC-Case).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Fan_Size_Matter\"><\/span>Does Fan Size Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is <b>Yes<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6876\" style=\"width: 1347px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6876\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6876\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Does Fan Size Matter\" width=\"1347\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter.jpg 1347w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter-768x312.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter-1024x416.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1347px) 100vw, 1347px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6876\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6876 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201347%20547%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Does Fan Size Matter\" width=\"1347\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201347%20547%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1347px) 100vw, 1347px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter.jpg 1347w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter-768x312.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter-1024x416.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Does-Fan-Size-Matter.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Arctic<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A larger fan will push more air than a smaller one, which means that it could spin slower than a smaller fan and still dissipate the same amount of heat.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14064\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans.jpg\" alt=\"Small vs Large Fans\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14064 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Small vs Large Fans\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Small-vs-Large-Fans.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Thus <b>a 140mm fan will usually be quieter than a comparable 120mm fan at the same airflow performance<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Do note, though,  that <b>a larger fan in rare cases can lead to clearance issues with other components on the motherboard<\/b>, as we\u2019ll see with some of the fans below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Air_Coolers_for_Threadripper_CPUs\"><\/span>Best Air Coolers for Threadripper CPUs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Recommendation-Arctic_Freezer_33_TR\"><\/span>Budget Recommendation\u2014<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ARCTIC Freezer 33 TR - Tower CPU Cooler AMD Ryzen, Threadripper, sTR4 I Silent 3-Phase-Motor Wide Range Regulation 200 to 1800 RPM - Red\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/arctic-freezer-33-tr-tower-cpu-cooler-amd-ryzen-threadripper-str4-i-silent-3-phase-motor-wide-range-regulation-200-to-1800-rpm-red\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Arctic Freezer 33 TR<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coming in at under $50, the Freezer 33 TR is an absolute steal. It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/tech-legend.com\/reviews\/arctic-freezer-33-tr\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>quiet<\/b><\/a>, <b>well-built<\/b>, comes with 10 years of warranty from Arctic, and is compatible with all Threadripper CPU Generations on TR4 and sTRX4 Sockets.<\/p>\n<p>As such, it\u2019s <b>a great choice if you need a cost-effective cooler<\/b> to keep your CPU under the 68 degree Celsius threshold recommended by AMD.<\/p>\n<p>The Freezer 33 TR comes with a 120mm PWM fan (200-1800 RPM) that attaches to the heatsink with a pair of snap mounts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6873\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ARCTIC Freezer 33 TR - Tower CPU Cooler AMD Ryzen, Threadripper, sTR4 I Silent 3-Phase-Motor Wide Range Regulation 200 to 1800 RPM - Red\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/arctic-freezer-33-tr-tower-cpu-cooler-amd-ryzen-threadripper-str4-i-silent-3-phase-motor-wide-range-regulation-200-to-1800-rpm-red\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6873\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6873\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Arctic Freezer 33 TR\" width=\"400\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR.jpg 794w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-768x864.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6873\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6873 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Arctic Freezer 33 TR\" width=\"400\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR.jpg 794w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-768x864.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Arctic<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Arctic provides another pair of snap braces if you wish to add an optional second 120mm fan in a dual-fan push\/pull configuration.<\/p>\n<p>The heatsink consists of 4 copper heat pipes and aluminum fins.<\/p>\n<p>Arctic has chosen to ditch the base plate and instead went with a direct-touch solution, where <b>the heat pipes have been milled at the base to provide a flat contact surface with the CPU\u2019s IHS<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6872\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ARCTIC Freezer 33 TR - Tower CPU Cooler AMD Ryzen, Threadripper, sTR4 I Silent 3-Phase-Motor Wide Range Regulation 200 to 1800 RPM - Red\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/arctic-freezer-33-tr-tower-cpu-cooler-amd-ryzen-threadripper-str4-i-silent-3-phase-motor-wide-range-regulation-200-to-1800-rpm-red\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6872\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6872\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Arctic Freezer 33 TR Base\" width=\"400\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base.jpg 801w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base-768x729.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6872\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6872 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20380%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Arctic Freezer 33 TR Base\" width=\"400\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20380%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base.jpg 801w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base-768x729.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Arctic-Freezer-33-TR-Base.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Arctic<\/p><\/div>\n<p>On a 1920X clocked at 3.7 GHz (tested by Kitguru), the Freezer 33 TR was able to maintain impressive <b>temperatures of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitguru.net\/components\/leo-waldock\/arctic-freezer-33-tr-budget-120mm-air-tower-cooler-for-amd-threadripper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">30\u00b0C at Idle and 50\u00b0C<\/a> at full load on Cinebench R15<\/b>, <b>beating the Fractal Celsius S24, a 240mm AIO cooling solution<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>That said, though, even a moderate overclock of 4.0 GHz on the 1920X resulted in the temperatures rising to 73\u00b0C under full load, which is less than ideal.<\/p>\n<p>In a Tech-Legend test of the 2950X clocked at 4.4 GHz, <a href=\"https:\/\/tech-legend.com\/reviews\/arctic-freezer-33-tr\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>temperatures rose to 81\u00b0C<\/b><\/a>, which shows that <b>the Freezer 33 TR isn\u2019t the right choice if you wish to overclock your CPU to any significant extent<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>With noise levels at <strong>just 23 decibels<\/strong> with the fan at 100% (<a href=\"https:\/\/tech-legend.com\/reviews\/arctic-freezer-33-tr\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>), amidst the other sounds of your PC and the environment, it shouldn\u2019t be audible at all.<\/p>\n<p>One small caveat is that the installation guide doesn\u2019t come bundled, and has to be <b>downloaded off Arctic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.arctic.ac\/index.php?p=freezer33tr&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that Arctic recommends this cooler for a TDP of up to 200 W, which means that it isn\u2019t capable of handling 250W behemoths like the Threadripper 2970WX and 2990WX.<\/p>\n<p><b>This is a great Budget pick for 180W Threadripper CPU\u2019s such as the 1900X, 1920X, 1950X, 2920X, and 2950X.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G100_Value_Pick-Noctua_NH-U14S_TR4-SP3\"><\/span>G100 Value Pick\u2014<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 Premium-Grade 140mm CPU Cooler for AMD TR4\/SP3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-premium-grade-140mm-cpu-cooler-for-amd-tr4-sp3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Noctua <b>NH-U14S supports the entire range of Threadripper CPUs on both TR4 and sTRX4 Sockets<\/b>, and its 80$ price-tag makes it one of the best coolers you can go for today.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to note, though, is that at a height of 6.75 inches, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-amd-threadripper,5715.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">might have trouble<\/a> fitting into smaller cases.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of 6 nickel-plated copper heat pipes, a large aluminum heatsink, and a 140mm PWM fan (300-1500 RPM).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6868\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 Premium-Grade 140mm CPU Cooler for AMD TR4\/SP3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-premium-grade-140mm-cpu-cooler-for-amd-tr4-sp3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6868\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6868\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Noctua NH-U14S\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S.jpg 806w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S-768x874.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6868\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6868 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20455%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Noctua NH-U14S\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20455%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S.jpg 806w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S-768x874.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-NH-U14S.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Noctua<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Noctua provides additional mounting gear if you wish to install a second fan in push\/pull configuration.<\/p>\n<p>A nickel-plated smooth copper block serves as the contact surface.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6867\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 Premium-Grade 140mm CPU Cooler for AMD TR4\/SP3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-premium-grade-140mm-cpu-cooler-for-amd-tr4-sp3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6867\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6867\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Noctua Base\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base.jpg 917w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6867\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6867 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20263%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Noctua Base\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20263%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base.jpg 917w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base-768x504.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Noctua-Base.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Noctua<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Installation is simple, <b>as the mounting screws and brackets come <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitguru.net\/components\/cooling\/silas-newman\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-review\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-attached to the cooler<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The size of the heatsink means that the cooler often has clearance issues with the first PCI-E slot.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, Noctua allows for offset mounting of the heatsink at 3mm or 6mm, which helps you avoid contact with your GPU in the first PCI-E slot.<\/p>\n<p>The cooler is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servethehome.com\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-review-140mm-air-cooler-for-amd-epyc-and-threadripper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>designed to not block RAM modules<\/b><\/a>, but if you have high-profile DIMM, it is possible to slide the Fan up a bit, to make room for your high-profile RAM modules (if your case is wide enough).<\/p>\n<p><b>In testing by Kitguru on a 1950X clocked at 3.4 GHz<\/b>, the NH-U14S gave idle and full load <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitguru.net\/components\/cooling\/silas-newman\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-review\/4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>temperature deltas<\/b><\/a> of 6.6\u00b0C and 37.7\u00b0C respectively (the ambient temperature of the testing environment is subtracted from the CPU temperature readings to calculate temperature deltas).<\/p>\n<p>At an overclock of 4.0 GHz, the temperature deltas climbed to 8.3\u00b0C and 64.3\u00b0C, indicating <b>superb cooling performance for moderate overclocking<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>At a 4.4 GHz overclock on a 2950X (tested by <a href=\"https:\/\/tech-legend.com\/reviews\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tech-Legend<\/a>)<\/b>, the temperatures at full load touched 74\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>As such, if you\u2019re running your CPU at a high overclock, or are using the beefier 2970WX or 2990WX models, <a href=\"https:\/\/noctua.at\/en\/nh-u14s-tr4-sp3\/cpucomp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Noctua recommends<\/b><\/a><b> adding a second fan to keep temperatures down<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>At a <b>reported noise level of 24.8 dBA<\/b> (by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/noctua-nh-u14s-tr4-sp3-amd-threadripper,5715-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom\u2019s Hardware<\/a>) at 1m distance with the fan at 100%, <b>this cooler can barely be heard<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from the size of the cooler, there\u2019s little to complain about here, though the brown &amp; beige colour scheme might not appeal to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended for all 1st and 2nd gen Threadripper CPUs as well as the 3rd gen 3960X, 3970X, 3990X CPUs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No-Questions-Asked_Performance_Pick-be_quiet_Dark_Rock_Pro_TR4\"><\/span>No-Questions-Asked Performance Pick\u2014<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4 Computer CPU Cooler, AMD TR, Up to 250TDP, 135mm Silent Wings 3 Fans\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-computer-cpu-cooler-amd-tr-up-to-250tdp-135mm-silent-wings-3-fans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Dark Rock Pro TR4 is the best performing HSF cooler available in the market today. It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-cpu-cooler,6126-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>powerful yet silent<\/b><\/a>, boasts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweaktown.com\/reviews\/8842\/quiet-dark-rock-pro-4-cpu-cooler-review\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>great build quality<\/b><\/a>, and <b>supports all Threadripper CPUs on both TR4 and sTRX4<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The $90 price tag is high but justified for a product leading the competition.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6875\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4 Computer CPU Cooler, AMD TR, Up to 250TDP, 135mm Silent Wings 3 Fans\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-computer-cpu-cooler-amd-tr-up-to-250tdp-135mm-silent-wings-3-fans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6875\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6875\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-Dark-Rock-Pro-4.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Be quiet Dark Rock Pro 4\" width=\"400\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-Dark-Rock-Pro-4.jpg 760w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-Dark-Rock-Pro-4-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6875\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6875 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20338%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Be quiet Dark Rock Pro 4\" width=\"400\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20338%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-Dark-Rock-Pro-4.jpg 760w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-Dark-Rock-Pro-4-300x254.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-Dark-Rock-Pro-4.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: beQuiet<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The cooler features 7 copper heat pipes and two PWM fans\u2014a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/120-vs-140mm-case-fans\/\">120mm fan<\/a> (up to 1200 RPM) at the front, and a 135mm fan (up to 1400 RPM) at the center of the heatsink in a push\/pull configuration.<\/p>\n<p>The brushed-aluminum base plate provides an excellent contact surface with the IHS.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-cpu-cooler,6126.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Installation is easy<\/b><\/a> if you follow the provided manual, though the cooler might have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-cpu-cooler,6126.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>clearance issues with tall DIMMs<\/b><\/a>, which can be circumvented by moving the first fan up a bit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6874\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4 Computer CPU Cooler, AMD TR, Up to 250TDP, 135mm Silent Wings 3 Fans\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-computer-cpu-cooler-amd-tr-up-to-250tdp-135mm-silent-wings-3-fans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6874\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6874\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Be quiet base\" width=\"400\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base.jpg 888w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base-768x584.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6874\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6874 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20304%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Be quiet base\" width=\"400\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20304%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base.jpg 888w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base-768x584.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Be-quiet-base.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: beQuiet<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>At a Guru3D conducted test on the 2990WX at 4.0 GHz<\/b>, the cooler gave incredibly impressive readings of 34\u00b0C and 64\u00b0C at idle and full load respectively.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitguru.net\/components\/cooling\/silas-newman\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-review\/5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitguru<\/a> tested the Dark Rock Pro TR4 on a 1950X at 4.0 GHz<\/b>, where it returned temperature deltas of 7.3\u00b0C at idle and 62.6\u00b0C at full load on Prime 95, <b>even beating the scores of the Noctua NH-U14S<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>In a noise level test by Tom\u2019s Hardware<\/b>, the cooler even turned out to be <b>quieter than Noctua\u2019s<\/b>, with a dBA of merely 22.8 from a 1m distance at max fan-speed.<\/p>\n<p>The Dark Rock Pro TR4 not only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweaktown.com\/reviews\/8842\/quiet-dark-rock-pro-4-cpu-cooler-review\/index7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>outperforms most AIOs<\/b><\/a> when it comes to raw numbers, but also gives your CPU <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitguru.net\/components\/cooling\/silas-newman\/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-tr4-review\/7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>decent overclocking headroom<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The only minor complaint we have about this cooler is the 3 year warranty, which is the <b>lowest of the HSF coolers on this list<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended for all Threadripper CPUs up to 3rd Gen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_AiO_Liquid_Coolers_for_Threadripper_CPUs\"><\/span>Best AiO Liquid Coolers for Threadripper CPUs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Recommendation-Fractal_Design_Celsius_S36\"><\/span>Budget Recommendation\u2014<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Fractal Design Cooler FD-WCU-CELSIUS-S36-BK\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/fractal-design-cooler-fd-wcu-celsius-s36-bk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Fractal Design Celsius S36<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Celsius S36 is a $118, 360mm AIO cooler that <b>supports the entire range of Threadripper CPUs<\/b>, and delivers respectable performance for the price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techpowerup.com\/review\/fractal-design-celsius-s36\/9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TechPowerUp<\/a> states the build quality to be good and the product comes with a 5 year warranty.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6865\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Fractal Design Cooler FD-WCU-CELSIUS-S36-BK\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/fractal-design-cooler-fd-wcu-celsius-s36-bk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6865\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6865\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Fractal Design Celsius S36\" width=\"400\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36-1024x761.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6865\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6865 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20297%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Fractal Design Celsius S36\" width=\"400\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20297%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36-1024x761.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Design-Celsius-S36.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Fractal Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It features three 120mm PWM fans (500-2000 RPM), rubber tubing in a nylon-braided sleeve, and an aluminium radiator.<\/p>\n<p>The circular copper cold plate doesn\u2019t cover the entire Threadripper IHS, but does <b>cover all the dies in the CPU<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.back2gaming.com\/reviews\/b2g-hardware\/cooler-reviews\/nzxt-kraken-x72-360mm-aio-cooler-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Testing by B2G on a 1950X<\/b><\/a> at a clock of 3.4 GHz gives a reading of 36\u00b0C at idle and 74\u00b0C at full load.<\/p>\n<p>At a dbA of 36 at full load (as measured by Guru3D), the Celsius S36 is louder than the HSF coolers on this list, but still <b>quiet enough to not be bothersome<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6864\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Fractal Design Cooler FD-WCU-CELSIUS-S36-BK\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/fractal-design-cooler-fd-wcu-celsius-s36-bk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6864\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6864\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Fractal Celsius Base\" width=\"400\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base-1024x540.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6864\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6864 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20211%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Fractal Celsius Base\" width=\"400\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20211%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base-1024x540.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Fractal-Celsius-Base.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Fractal Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since living room noise levels are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pca.state.mn.us\/air\/noise-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>generally pegged at 40dBA<\/b><\/a>, you shouldn\u2019t be able to hear this cooler during day-to-day use.<\/p>\n<p>The radiator is quite large, meaning that <b>you\u2019ll probably need a full tower to accommodate it<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a cheap yet well-performing AIO solution, the Celsius S36 checks all those boxes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G100_Value_Pick-EVGA_CLC_280\"><\/span>G100 Value Pick\u2014<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"EVGA CLC 280mm All-In-One RGB LED CPU Liquid Cooler, 2x FX13 140mm PWM Fans, Intel, AMD, 5 YR Warranty, 400-HY-CL28-V1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/evga-clc-280mm-all-in-one-rgb-led-cpu-liquid-cooler-2x-fx13-140mm-pwm-fans-intel-amd-5-yr-warranty-400-hy-cl28-v1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">EVGA CLC 280<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the name suggests, the EVGA CLC 280 is a 280mm AIO cooler.<\/p>\n<p>Priced at $125, the performance of the CLC 280 <b>blows most other AIOs out of the water, whether it\u2019s Corsair, NZXT, or beQuiet! (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamersnexus.net\/hwreviews\/2788-evga-clc-280-review-vs-nzxt-x62-corsair-h115i\/page-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>)<\/b>, and the product comes with 5 years of warranty.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6863\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"EVGA CLC 280mm All-In-One RGB LED CPU Liquid Cooler, 2x FX13 140mm PWM Fans, Intel, AMD, 5 YR Warranty, 400-HY-CL28-V1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/evga-clc-280mm-all-in-one-rgb-led-cpu-liquid-cooler-2x-fx13-140mm-pwm-fans-intel-amd-5-yr-warranty-400-hy-cl28-v1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6863\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6863\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - EVGA CLC 280\" width=\"400\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280.jpg 1113w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280-768x745.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280-1024x994.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6863\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6863 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20388%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - EVGA CLC 280\" width=\"400\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20388%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280.jpg 1113w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280-768x745.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280-1024x994.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-CLC-280.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: EVGA<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The CLC 280 consists of two 140mm PWM fans (600-2200 RPM), a circular copper contact surface, and an aluminum radiator.<\/p>\n<p>The EVGA flow control software adjusts <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/cpu-fan-rpm-guide\/\">fan speeds based on CPU temperatures<\/a> and allows you to configure the cooler\u2019s RGB lights to change colors depending on the temperature of the processor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6877\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"EVGA CLC 280mm All-In-One RGB LED CPU Liquid Cooler, 2x FX13 140mm PWM Fans, Intel, AMD, 5 YR Warranty, 400-HY-CL28-V1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/evga-clc-280mm-all-in-one-rgb-led-cpu-liquid-cooler-2x-fx13-140mm-pwm-fans-intel-amd-5-yr-warranty-400-hy-cl28-v1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6877\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6877\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - EVGA base\" width=\"400\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base.jpg 1352w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base-1024x734.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6877\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6877 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20287%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - EVGA base\" width=\"400\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20287%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base.jpg 1352w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base-1024x734.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-EVGA-base.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: EVGA<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>At 44 dBA of noise with fans at max speed<\/b> (as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/evga-clc-280-rgb-cpu-cooler,5302-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom\u2019s Hardware<\/a>), the CLC 280 is <b>a bit noisier compared to its counterparts<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, as with the Fractal Celsius S36, the CLC 280 also requires a large cabinet to fit in. If space is not an issue, though,  the CLC 280 is a great performing AIO at its price point.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No-Questions-Asked_Performance_Pick-Thermaltake_Water_30_Riing\"><\/span>No-Questions-Asked Performance Pick\u2014<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Thermaltake Water 3.0 Triple Riing RGB High Static Pressure Fans 360 AIO Liquid Cooling System CPU Cooler CL-W108-PL12SW-A\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/thermaltake-water-3-0-triple-riing-rgb-high-static-pressure-fans-360-aio-liquid-cooling-system-cpu-cooler-cl-w108-pl12sw-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Priced at $140, the Water 3.0 is a fantastic 360mm AIO cooler for the entire line-up of Threadripper CPUs.<\/p>\n<p>The cooler features three 120mm PWM fans (800-1500 RPM), a copper cold plate with an aluminum radiator, and sleeved rubbed cables to extend the life of the tubing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6870\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Thermaltake Water 3.0 Triple Riing RGB High Static Pressure Fans 360 AIO Liquid Cooling System CPU Cooler CL-W108-PL12SW-A\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/thermaltake-water-3-0-triple-riing-rgb-high-static-pressure-fans-360-aio-liquid-cooling-system-cpu-cooler-cl-w108-pl12sw-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6870\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6870\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Thermaltake Riing\" width=\"400\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing.jpg 1099w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-1024x543.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6870\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6870 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20212%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Thermaltake Riing\" width=\"400\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20212%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing.jpg 1099w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-1024x543.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Thermaltake<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Water 3.0 comes with a warranty of 3 years, which is a bit on the low-end.<\/p>\n<p>Twelve addressable RGB LEDs spaced around the fans add to the aesthetics of the cooler, but might not be to everyone\u2019s taste.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoronix.com\/scan.php?page=article&amp;item=amd-2990wx-cooling&amp;num=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>In a test by Phoronix on a 2990WX at 3.0 GHz<\/b><\/a>, the Thermaltake Water 3.0 returned temperatures of 24.75\u00b0C at idle and 63.88\u00b0C at full load for over 2 hours of continuous benchmarking.<\/p>\n<p>Note that this reflects <b>an even higher performance than the Noctua NH-U14S HSF cooler<\/b> in our list, which in turn gave readings of 26\u00b0C and 68.88\u00b0C at idle and full load in this test.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6869\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Thermaltake Water 3.0 Triple Riing RGB High Static Pressure Fans 360 AIO Liquid Cooling System CPU Cooler CL-W108-PL12SW-A\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/thermaltake-water-3-0-triple-riing-rgb-high-static-pressure-fans-360-aio-liquid-cooling-system-cpu-cooler-cl-w108-pl12sw-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6869\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6869\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base.jpg\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Thermaltake Riing base\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base.jpg 872w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6869\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6869 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20288%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best CPU Coolers for AMD Threadripper - Thermaltake Riing base\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20288%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base.jpg 872w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base-768x553.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Best-CPU-Coolers-for-AMD-Threadripper-Thermaltake-Riing-base.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Thermaltake<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikktech.com\/main\/articles\/pc-hardware\/cpu-cooling\/liquid-cpu-coolers\/7601-thermaltake-water-3-0-riing-rgb-360-edition-liquid-cpu-cooler-review?start=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>The noise levels max out at 43.1 dBA for the cooler<\/b><\/a> (as noted by Nikkitech), which should be low enough to not be an issue for most users.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Thermaltake Water 3.0 is the best AIO cooler you can currently buy, and if your needs require liquid cooling, the $50+ premium it demands over the HSF coolers is well-justified.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended even for the 64-Core 3990X.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cooler_to_Avoid\"><\/span>The Cooler to Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A note of caution on the Enermax Liqtech TR4 AIO coolers.<\/p>\n<p>The Liqtech coolers are the only AIO coolers in the market with a cold plate <b>that completely covers the Threadripper IHS<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>As such, their performance and cooling capability <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamersnexus.net\/guides\/3089-threadripper-cooler-comparison-full-coverage-liquid-vs-air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>dwarf every other cooler on this list<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s the problem though: as a stroll through <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/enermax-liqtech-tr4-ii-240-liquid-cooling-system\/p\/N82E16835214087?Description=liqtech%20tr4&amp;cm_re=liqtech_tr4-_-35-214-087-_-Product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Newegg<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Enermax Liqtech TR4 II 280 Addressable RGB AIO CPU Liquid Cooler, AMD Threadripper sTRX4\/TR4\/SP3, Dual Chamber Pump, 5V 3-PIN ARGB, 500W+ TDP, 5-Yr Warranty\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/enermax-liqtech-tr4-ii-280-addressable-rgb-aio-cpu-liquid-cooler-amd-threadripper-strx4-tr4-sp3-dual-chamber-pump-5v-3-pin-argb-500w-tdp-5-yr-warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\"><b>Amazon<\/b><\/a><b> reviews reveals, these coolers have been plagued with issues for years, ranging from corrosive cooling liquid that congeals into a gel and causes the cooler to malfunction, to fans that stop working after a few months.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Enermax made a post in September 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/hardforum.com\/threads\/enermax-liqtech-tr4-aio-liquid-cpu-coolers-review.1945204\/page-4#post-1043848370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acknowledging these issues<\/a> and claiming that they had been fixed in the latest batch of Liqtech TR4 coolers, but since then, <b>negative reviews have continued pouring in<\/b>. Thus we are currently recommending to stay away from this series of coolers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Threadripper_CPUs_come_with_a_Cooler_Bracket\"><\/span>Do Threadripper CPUs come with a Cooler Bracket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the Threadripper CPUs don't come with a Cooler Bracket. The CPU Cooler usually includes a Bracket that fits the socket and the specific type of cooler you are buying. Always check for Threadripper sTRX4 or TR4 Socket compatibility when buying a CPU cooler for your Threadripper CPU.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_liquid_cool_a_Threadripper\"><\/span>Can you liquid cool a Threadripper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can liquid cool a Threadripper CPU. Both custom water loops and AIO Coolers are sufficiently powerful to cool a Threadrippers thermal output.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_air_cool_a_Threadripper\"><\/span>Can you air cool a Threadripper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can air cool a Threadripper CPU. Although many Air Coolers struggle with keeping a Threadripper CPU cool, if you are not running sustained multi-core workloads 24\/7, a decent air cooler can cool a Threadripper CPU sufficiently. Opt for higher-end Air coolers, though (as recommended in this article), to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Threadripper_CPUs_good_for_gaming\"><\/span>Are Threadripper CPUs good for gaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can certainly game on Threadripper CPUs, but given their focus on high core counts and professional workloads, you'd be wasting a lot of money on features you will not use for gaming. Threadripper CPUs also tend to have low single-core performance, making them suboptimal for high-end gaming.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_you\"><\/span>Over to you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That's about it! What CPU Cooler and PC-Build are you thinking of buying? Let me know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> or ask our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forum experts<\/a> a question!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMD\u2019s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly low prices. To be able to perform the best they can, they absolutely need a powerful and reliable cooling solution. That\u2019s especially true if you\u2019re using these CPUs for multi-core optimized tasks, such as rendering, as you\u2019ll be running the processor at full capacity...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2343,"featured_media":7730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74],"tags":[116,175,117,169],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6845"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2343"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6845"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17239,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6845\/revisions\/17239"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}