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I don't know which to get. I currently have a i5-9600k, but it's ready for an upgrade. And there are a couple of deals.

I7 13700: 389 euro I7 14700KF: 429 euro I7 14700K: 469 euro(419 euro deal is unfortunately sold out)

I'm leaning towards the KF, but don't know if it's worth it. Hope to get some advice! Thanks.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'd start by Googling e.g. "14700K recommended coolers".

https://tech4gamers.com/best-cpu-cooler-for-i7-14700k/ looks plausible.

https://skinflint.co.uk/?cat=cpucooler&xf=16454_253~817_all1700 shows all coolers for Socket 1700 that are explicitly specified to meet or exceed its 253W TDP. You might also consider a slightly more relaxed 250W search: https://skinflint.co.uk/?cat=cpucooler&xf=16454_250~817_all1700

If you prefer a watercooling kit: https://skinflint.co.uk/?cat=coolwsets&xf=4666_all1700

I've never used watercooling (I fundamentally dislike the idea of water sloshing around inside my computer, plus the failure modes seem a bit less predictable and more sudden and total), but the tech4gamers article suggests that a >360mm radiator might be appropriate for these CPUs.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Yes. Again, thanks for your help and sorry for asking so much. Atleast I know what to do now.