Hey everyone, I'm currently upgrading my PC and I've got a Ryzen 7700 along with an ASRock AMD B850M Pro RS WiFi. However, I've just realized I don't have a mounting kit and I need a new cooling solution. My PC case lacks top vents for liquid cooling—here's a picture for reference: https://ibb.co/1Yh0qSqq. I'm wondering if there are alternative ways to install an AIO cooler in my setup? Plus, is it really worth investing in an AIO cooling system, or would it be better to stick with an air cooler? Thanks a lot for your insights!
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Consider the Peerless Assassin dual tower cooler—it’s around $35 and will efficiently cool your new Ryzen 7700. This option saves money and might be less of a headache compared to mounting an AIO. Plus, I get the appeal of AIOs for aesthetics, but sometimes air coolers do the job just as well! Good luck with your upgrade!
You could try front mounting the AIO with the tubes facing up or down, depending on what fits best. If your current CPU cooler is doing a decent job, I'd recommend checking out the Phantom Spirit cooler instead. It's likely cheaper and less hassle since you won't have to deal with additional software or cables.
My current cooler works fine with my i5 11600, so I'm leaning towards that.
Which Phantom Spirit model do you suggest?