I'm planning to swap out my case for a Frame 4000D and I'm looking to get an AIO cooler and some case fans. My CPU is running a bit too hot, and I want to make sure I have a solid cooling setup. My budget for the AIO and fans is about £160. However, I noticed that my motherboard doesn't have an ARGB header, so I'd like suggestions on AIO coolers and fans that I can use while still having control over the RGB lighting. For reference, my current setup includes an Asus Prime A520M-K motherboard, a Ryzen 5 5600GT CPU, and a Swift 210 RX6600 with generic unmanageable RGB case fans. This will be my first case swap/build, so any advice is super welcome!
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Honestly, spending £160 on cooling for that CPU might not be necessary unless you’re going for aesthetics alone. If you want to, go for it; it's your choice!
A good option is to grab a $10 ARGB controller that comes with a remote. This way, you can use whatever ARGB fans you like. If you're still using the stock cooler, swapping it for a <£20 single tower cooler would really help out without breaking the bank! AIOs are usually overkill for setups like yours.
If you're really keen on an AIO, check out the Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro for around £80. It's solid but doesn't have RGB. You can also get Arctic P12 fans to swap in if you want some RGB flair. Just keep in mind you’ll need an ARGB controller since your motherboard lacks that header!
You could get a three-pack of Thermalright RGB 120mm fans along with a 120mm tower cooler and a SATA RGB controller—all for about £30. It’ll look great and save you money for other upgrades!
You might want to reconsider the AIO cooler. For your setup, a Thermalright Phantom Spirit air cooler will do just fine to keep that CPU cool, plus it’ll save you some cash!
I get that, but I was thinking maybe future-proofing it a bit for when I upgrade the CPU down the line.