Hello,
I'm looking to purchase a Ryzen 7 7800X3D. I did some research on a cooler for it and decided to go with the Noctua NH-D15 air cooler. I saw it mentioned a bunch of times as a really trust worth, well tested option that's been around for a long time.
While discussing my build with a friend, they pointed out that Ryzen recommends a liquid cooler and not an air one: https://www.amd.com/en/products/apu/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d Another friend said that while that's true, I should also take into consideration what kind of case I'll be using. If I'll be using a case that has good airflow, an air cooler might actually be better. I'm looking to purchase the Fractal Design Torrent case, which in 2022 was very popular for its really good out of the box air flow.
What should I do? Should I start looking for a liquid cooler or will an air one work well for me? Does anyone have any experience with pairing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Noctua NH-D15?
Thank you!