I recently built my first gaming PC after using a laptop for years. My setup includes a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and a 4080 Super, and I've been loving the experience so far! Currently, my CPU temperatures sit around 54-57°C during low usage and can spike to 68-74°C in more demanding games, with a peak of 79°C on one occasion. I'm using the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO cooler with an NZXT H7 Flow case that has three 120mm fans at the front and a Noctua NF-A12X25 PWM fan. I'm considering adding 3 more intake fans at the bottom and 3 exhaust fans at the top to cool things down a bit. However, I'm worried about potential turbulence or negative impacts on airflow for my CPU cooler. Will this change actually help lower my temperatures?
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Honestly, your temperatures look pretty good already, so there might not be a need to add more fans. If you're just looking to lower them a bit, you're probably not solving any real issue here.
Yeah, I see your point. I just thought it would be fun to try for even lower temps, haha.