Hello. I’m a completely new to TrueNAS and I’m starting to decide what hardware I would like to use. I’m to a point where I need a recommendation for a cpu cooler…a heatsink/fan combination that I can just snap down over the processor. I’m considering using an Intel Core i9-14900K for the processor. I’ve done multiple searches and can’t seem to find a cpu cooler - heatsink/fan combination that will just snap down over this processor. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!
ARCTIC Alpine 17
Akasa AK-CC6603EP01
Akasa AK-CC6602HP01
Akasa AK-CC6606BP01
But coolers like that will not be able to cool that CPU unless you somehow restrict the power consumption. For example disable turbo boost.
@geri91 Thank you for your reply and recommendations. I think I’ll go with the Akasa AK-CC6606BP01 and disable turbo boost as you suggest.
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That’s a lot of horse power. Are you planning on running CPU-heavy VMs and/or apps?
If not, you can save a fair bit of money by getting something else.
@neofusion Thanks for the reply. Yes, VMs and apps. I typically try to future proof for as long as I can before repurposing the hardware for something else so I don’t have to continually purchase new equipment.
I don’t personally like the pre-installed thermal compound, but that is just me. I prefer to purchase the type I like and clean everything, apply the compound to the CPU, place the heatsink on top gently and screw it into place. My preferred method is to apply a small amount to the center of the CPU (about 5mm wide) and let the pressure spread the material which should reduce or eliminate any hot spots. Spreading the compound over the CPU can lead to hot spots.
There are a lot of opinions, mine is just one.
Prolimatech PRO-PK3-1.5G Nano Aluminum High-Grade Thermal Compound in 1.5 Gram, is the last I used and it is enough to redo the heatsink if you bugger it up, several times.
Whatever you do, do not get conductive compound unless you are very experienced as it can short out your electronics if you do it wrong. Thermal conductivity is the best but there is a high risk.
@joeschmuck Thanks for the reply. That’s exactly what I intend to do. Remove the thermal compound that comes with the heatsink/fan combo and use Arctic Silver 5. I’ve always had good results from that thermal compound.
I use to use Artic Silver 5 until I read more about newer thermal compounds. I still think it is a good product but I am happier with the one I mentioned above. Take a look at the specifications/reviews of the products to see the differences. Assuming you do not already have Artic Silver 5 in your possession.
Good luck with your build.
I am currently running a 13900ks with a Noctua NH-U12A but I used the Thermal Grizzly KryoSheet. It’s a graphene thermal sheet versus a traditional paste. I went that route because I read it never breaks down over time. I build this to be a ten year nas so I tried to bullet proof everything the best that I could. Temps are solid too no issues. It idles in the 30’s and rarely breaks 60 degrees.