I'm building a new PC with a Ryzen 7900X and a 5070 Ti and trying to decide on a case. I'm aiming for a somewhat small form factor, maybe an mATX case. What's a good radiator setup to ensure decent cooling performance? Would using dual 240mm radiators be sufficient?
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When it comes to cooling, more surface area is definitely better. In general, dual 360mm radiators are a popular choice unless you're in a really compact case. If you go with dual 240mm, it will work, but be prepared for potentially higher temperatures and noisier fans. Your needs play a huge role too; for heavy tasks like rendering, you'll want more cooling than for casual gaming.
Why choose a custom loop for a CPU that’s been around for almost four years? If you’re budgeting for cooling, maybe it’s smart to allocate that money elsewhere instead. Just a thought!
I was considering the 9700X, but after looking into it, the 7900X doesn’t seem to have significant differences for 4K gaming, plus the extra cores really help with my CAD projects.
I'm mainly using this for gaming and CAD design, so I'm leaning towards a quieter setup. What do you think about going with an ATX case and using a 360mm and a 280mm setup instead? My current workstation has a 420mm and a 360mm, which seems efficient, and I don't expect the 7900X and 5070 Ti to put out as much heat.