Can my OC configuration work?

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darkatom77

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Ok so this is my configuration that I want to buy:
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K
GPU: Asus ROG Strix GTX 1070 Ti
Mobo: Asus Prime Z370-A
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB 3000MHz
(I don't think the rest is relevant for this question)

The question is:
Will this cooler (ID-COOLING SE-904TWIN) be able to keep my CPU cool enough for overclocking?
And, if yes, about how high of a frequency will i get out of it? Or, at least, will it get me to 4.9~5.0GHz?

The ID-COOLING SE-904TWIN specs:
http://www.idcooling.com/Product/detail/id/73/name/SE-904TWIN
 
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Barty1884
Possibly. The TDP of an 8700K is 95W whereas the cooler is rated for 150W.

Intel (since Skylake, I think) have recommended 130W TDP cooling solutions for their 9xW chips. There's going to be spikes over stock rated TDP.

Many variables though (likely voltage and airflow). Add in more voltage to boost your clock speed, and that cooler may not be enough.

You're looking at an ATX case though, which means an ATX case. The biggest selling feature of that cooler is it's compatibility with SFF cases.
With a $40 pricetag, there are better options; like the $35 Cryorig H7.

Still officially a 150W TDP cooler, but should have improved airflow..... making it a bit easier to handle the OC...
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Possibly. The TDP of an 8700K is 95W whereas the cooler is rated for 150W.

Intel (since Skylake, I think) have recommended 130W TDP cooling solutions for their 9xW chips. There's going to be spikes over stock rated TDP.

Many variables though (likely voltage and airflow). Add in more voltage to boost your clock speed, and that cooler may not be enough.

You're looking at an ATX case though, which means an ATX case. The biggest selling feature of that cooler is it's compatibility with SFF cases.
With a $40 pricetag, there are better options; like the $35 Cryorig H7.

Still officially a 150W TDP cooler, but should have improved airflow..... making it a bit easier to handle the OC.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/93Crxr/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h7
 
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