I just treated myself to an R7 5800X3D after finishing my exams, and I'm super excited about it! My current setup includes an iChill RTX 3060 12GB, 32GB DDR4 RAM across four sticks, a B450 Pro4 motherboard, and an 850W power supply. Now, I'm in the market for an AIO cooler, but I'm wondering if it's a good idea to set it up as an exhaust on the top of my case since I have three intake fans at the front and one rear exhaust. Will this affect my GPU by pulling hot air instead of letting cold air from the front flow through? Also, I'm looking for a new power supply in the $50-$70 range. Any advice would be awesome!
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You actually don't need to splash out on an expensive AIO for the 5800X3D. A solid air cooler like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit would work just fine for your setup. If you really want an AIO, a budget-friendly one around $50 could do the trick, though make sure to check what size will fit in your case. Also, by the way, your 850W power supply is pretty beefy for your current setup—you could probably get away with something less powerful and save some cash!
Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that AIO you suggested.