Currently putting together parts to upgrade to AM5, getting a ryzen 7 7800x3d or 9800x3D seems impossible at under $500 CAD, so I decided to settle for a 7600x3D i found on marketplace who the seller agreed to give me for $330 CAD.

problem is, does my current AM4 cooler support it? I have a Noctua NH-U12S that i bought with my original build in 2021 that i wanted to keep, but Noctua says i should have an AM5 mounting kit in the box that I don't have, and the box itself only lists up to AM4 aswell. so do i buy a cooler?

and if so, what are my best options that don't cover the ram sticks? i found a really sexy pair i want to see when i look at my pc, so while the Thermalright Peerless Assassin looks good, it covers half the sticks, making it a last-ditch option.