/r/buildapc - Planning on building a computer but need some advice? This is the place to ask!

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The original was posted on /r/buildapc by /u/exhibit304 on 2023-08-28 11:39:04+00:00.

Hey all

So I have a large budget to build a great pc. Probably 5k. However I want a silent build. I haven't built a pc for free years and always used the fractal r7 define for my builds. I don't care about lights or RGB at all.

I've always used air coolers. As I'm building a beast of a pc I usually see the 13900k come up but apparently air coolers don't cut it. So.. what CPU would be ideal for air cooling whilst packing a meaty punch?

Is the noctua still the best air cooler on the market ?