How Low Can I Set My AIO Pump RPM Without Overheating?
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ChillMaster92
I have a Corsair Nautilus 360 RS AIO cooler, and it's quite noisy when the pump runs at max RPM, which is around 3100 RPM. I'm curious about how much I can lower the RPM without causing any issues. I've noticed that the lowest setting without a change in temperature was at 40% (about 2100 RPM). As long as my CPU temperatures stay the same, is it safe to run it at a lower speed?
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You can definitely run your pump at a lower RPM as long as your temps are safe. Most people find that 40-60% RPM works well for cooling without excessive noise. Just make sure your setup is stable, and you shouldn't have issues.
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As long as your CPU temps aren't nearing their maximum, lowering the pump RPM should be fine. Just keep an eye on temps when you adjust it.
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Since you have a Ryzen 7 5800x with PBO enabled, that helps a lot. If your max temp during stress tests is only 80°C, you're probably safe. Lowering the RPM shouldn’t really affect the water flow or temps unless you go extremely low. You seem to have a solid cooling setup!
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