AMD has released few new Ryzen 5 CPU on the AM4 socket. That means that there are new affordable CPUs available for consumers, namely the Ryzen 5 5600X, 5600GT & 5500GT. This begs the question: What sort of cooling should you be looking at to tame those CPUs? Let's take a look at the various options for cooling the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor from the many CORSAIR All-In-One watercooling options
The most important pieces of information about the AMD Ryzen 9 5600X, at least as far as cooling is concerned, are the Processor's Base Power draw of 65W and the Maximum Power Consumption of 142W. You'll need to be able to transfer and exhaust that heat produced from this power draw in order to keep your CPU temperature as low as possible. To dissipate that 142W, you'll need a large radiator surface area. The bigger it this, the more efficiently the processor will be cooled, and the lower the average fan speed will be.
AMD is using the AM4 socket as it has used previously, which means that you have plenty of options for coolers. It's worth noting though, that your case could be a limiting factor when it comes to choosing a watercooling system. Depending of your case, you may encounter the following limitations:
If your case allows it, the iCUE LINK H150i RGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooler offers the maximum cooling capacity thanks to it's 360mm radiator and 3x QX120 Fans. It'll also makes for a relatively simple and clean installation with an iCUE Link System Hub, thanks to the single cable connection design.
For more modestly sized cases, front-mounting the iCUE LINK H100i LCD Liquid CPU Cooler is probably a more realistic option. This AIO cooler not only delivers excellent cooling performance with its 240mm radiator and the pre-applied CORSAIR XTM70 thermal past, but it also features the same iCUE LINK single-cable system and a 2.1" IPS LCD screen for monitoring temperatures or displaying the latest gif you're a fan of.
If the space in your case is more limited, then the iCUE H60x RGB ELITE Liquid CPU Cooler is a great option. The single fan design does mean that you will be able to install it in almost every case, in exchange of that the fan will run at higher speed than with the previous option but it'll still handle day-to-day computing without issue.
Of course, if pure reliability is what you're after, in addition to ease of installation, then the CORSAIR A115 is worth considering as an alternative to liquid cooling. You can move the fans up and down to account for tall RAM and even add a third fan to increase the cooling potential
To find the cooler which is compatible with your CPU socket, we have made a quick tool that will ensure that you do not run into any problems once your shiny new AIO cooler arrives.
While using the tool you will be asked not only what CPU you have, but also what case, and graphics card you have. This is so we can check compatibility for you, and so that you do not end up in a situation where your new AIO cooler will not fit into your case because your graphics card is too long.
As seen in the image above, in some cases you are easily able to fit for example a 280mm AIO cooler in the top, but should you use memory with higher heat spreader, the AIO cooler would need to either be placed in the front, or you would need a larger case if your graphic card length doesn't let the place for a front mount.
Another option would be to build a Custom Cooling Loop, you'll be able to reach even better performance than with an AIO cooler. It will also look incredible, although we'd admit will take a bit more effort than an AIO.
Whatever cooling option you're looking for, you'll find CORSAIR has something for you.
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