Intel Core i7-8700K
Series: Coffee Lake-SSocket: LGA 1151
When modern CPUs use their turbo modes, they can (depending on the configuration of the UEFI BIOS) dissipate much more heat than indicated by the manufacturer’s TDP (Thermal Design Power) specification. Just like manual overclocking, this puts higher demands on the cooling solution. Our CPU compatibility list helps you to choose (choosing) the cooler model that is best suited for a given CPU and your individual requirements as far as turbo and overclocking headroom are concerned.
We classify our coolers according to the following categories:
best turbo/overclocking headroom | |
medium turbo/overclocking headroom | |
low turbo/overclocking headroom | |
compatible without turbo/overclocking headroom | |
compatible (CPU doesn't offer turbo or overclocking functionality) | |
compatible with certain restrictions (see comment) | |
incompatible (see comment) |
Note that the turbo/overclocking headroom is classified in relation to the specified base and turbo clock speeds of the CPU, i.e. "compatible without turbo/overclocking headroom" means that a cooler can keep the CPU at base clock and "best turbo/overclocking headroom" means that a cooler can go close to the maximum specified turbo boost speeds. Therefore, if two CPUs are identical except for one having lower clock speeds, the same cooler will score higher on the CPU with lower clock speeds.
For further information on CPUs exceeding their TDP ratings and how to configure the UEFI BIOS in order to avoid excessively high temperatures, please see this FAQ.
Please also see our general buying guide, motherboard compatibility list and FAQs for further help on how to select the best cooler for your configuration.
Model | NSPR | Compatible | Comments |
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NH-C14S | |||
NH-D12L | |||
NH-D15 | |||
NH-D15 SE-AM4 | |||
NH-D15 chromax.black | |||
NH-D15S | |||
NH-D15S chromax.black | |||
NH-D9 DX-3647 4U | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-D9 DX-4189 4U | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-D9DX i4 3U | |||
NH-D9L | |||
NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition | Recommended with good case ventilation only. | ||
NH-L12S | |||
NH-L9a-AM4 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-L9i | Cooler cannot handle base clock | ||
NH-L9i chromax.black | Cooler cannot handle base clock | ||
NH-L9i-17xx | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-L9i-17xx chromax.black | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-L9x65 | Recommended with good case ventilation only. | ||
NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 |
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NH-P1 with NF-A12x25 LS-PWM fan | CPU might fall slightly below base-clock under continuous full load. | ||
NH-P1 fanless | Cooler cannot handle base clock | ||
NH-U12A | |||
NH-U12A chromax.black | |||
NH-U12DX i4 | |||
NH-U12S | |||
NH-U12S DX-3647 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12S DX-4189 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12S SE-AM4 | Optional mounting-kit required (free of charge). Please contact our support team. | ||
NH-U12S TR4-SP3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12S chromax.black | |||
NH-U12S redux | |||
NH-U14S | |||
NH-U14S DX-3647 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U14S DX-4189 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U14S TR4-SP3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U9 DX-4189 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U9 TR4-SP3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U9DX i4 | |||
NH-U9S | |||
NH-U9S chromax.black |
Discontinued coolers
Model | NSPR | Compatible | Comments |
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NH-C12P | |||
NH-C12P SE14 | |||
NH-C14 | |||
NH-D14 | |||
NH-D14 SE2011 | |||
NH-L12 | |||
NH-L9a | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12 | |||
NH-U12DO | |||
NH-U12DO A3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12DX | |||
NH-U12DX 1366 | |||
NH-U12F | |||
NH-U12P | |||
NH-U12P SE1366 | |||
NH-U12P SE2 | |||
NH-U9 | |||
NH-U9B | |||
NH-U9B SE2 | |||
NH-U9DO | |||
NH-U9DO A3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U9DX | |||
NH-U9DX 1366 | |||
NH-U9F |