I've recently built a new PC with a 7900x processor, and now I have my old rig with a 5900x just sitting around. It's set up on a test stand, and I've repurposed the GPU, case, and fans from my previous build. However, the old PC is currently using a very outdated AMD WX2100 GPU, and I have it connected to an old AIO liquid cooler. The radiator is awkwardly positioned next to it, making it tough to move. I also have an old air cooler from a Ryzen 2000 series processor. If I'm only powering up the old PC occasionally just to check some files, will using that small air cooler be sufficient?
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Different Ryzen models came with various coolers, but even a tiny air cooler is better than nothing at all. Just keep an ear out for the CPU getting too hot; if the fan starts sounding like a jet engine, that’s a clear sign!
Thanks for your input! I just set it up, and before I did, I disabled several startup programs. It booted fine and idles around 50°C. On boot, it peaks in the high 70s to mid-80s, but I’m not planning to do anything CPU-intensive.