Why is my i5-13600KF reaching 100°C with a 360mm AIO?
I'm running the devstral:24b model locally through Ollama, and HWiNFO reports that my Intel i5-13600KF is thermal throttling. The CPU reaches 100°C at around 5,088 MHz, with roughly…
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Is 100°C CPU temperature normal with a 360mm AIO during local AI workloads?
I've been running the Devstral:24b model locally through Ollama, and HWiNFO reports that my Intel Core i5-13600KF is thermal throttling. I'm using a Corsair iCUE H150i 360mm liquid…
Should I build a new AMD PC around an RX 9070 XT, or just upgrade my current system?
I have a budget of about 15,000 DKK (roughly 2,300 USD) and would like a mostly black gaming PC with an AMD processor, an RX 9070 XT, 32…
Is a 360mm AIO and 4.7 GHz overclock worthwhile for a Ryzen 7 5700X?
I recently bought a Ryzen 7 5700X for about $140 and ordered a 360mm AIO cooler for roughly $60. I originally wanted a 5700X3D, but local prices are…
Is a 360mm AIO and 4.7GHz static overclock worthwhile for a Ryzen 7 5700X?
I recently bought a Ryzen 7 5700X for about $140 and a 360mm AIO for roughly $60. I originally wanted a 5700X3D, but prices are unusually high. Since…
What PC case is a good fit for an ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080?
I'm choosing a new PC case for an ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080. I don't need the absolute lowest GPU temperatures, but I do want strong overall airflow…
What’s the Best CPU Cooling Setup for a Ryzen 7 9850X3D in the HAF II 500?
I'm putting together a system with a Ryzen 7 9850X3D in a Cooler Master HAF II 500, and my main goal is achieving the lowest possible CPU temperatures…
What Cooler Should I Get for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
I'm building a system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and want a cooler that keeps temperatures under control without risking a liquid leak damaging other components. My case…
Is the NZXT H510 Compatible with a 360mm AIO Cooler?
I bought an Arctic Liquid Freezer Pro 360mm AIO without checking whether it would fit my NZXT H510 first. The case has a mostly solid front panel with…
Are 85–93°C CPU temperatures normal with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
I recently built a PC with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon 9070 XT, and a 360mm Lian Li HydroShift 2 AIO inside a Lian Li O11D EVO RGB.…
Is a 360mm AIO Worth It If a Good Air Cooler Can Handle the CPU?
I'm putting together a new gaming PC and am having a harder time choosing a CPU cooler than expected. The processor I'm considering doesn't seem especially demanding, and…
Is Upgrading My Prebuilt’s AIO and Fans Worth It?
I've had an iBUYPOWER prebuilt for nearly two years and want to improve its cooling. It currently has a 240mm iBUYPOWER AIO and three stock RGB fans. The…
Is a 360mm AIO Worth It When a Good Air Cooler Is Enough?
I'm putting together a new gaming PC and I'm having a harder time choosing the CPU cooler than expected. The processor I'm considering doesn't seem especially demanding, and…
What quiet 360 mm AIO should I get for a 9950X3D2?
I'm building a system around a 9950X3D2 CPU and am looking for a quiet 360 mm all-in-one liquid cooler. Someone suggested the Noctua model, which I'm considering, but…
What’s the Best Way to Upgrade Cooling and Quiet Down My Prebuilt PC?
I've had an iBUYPOWER prebuilt for nearly two years and want to upgrade its cooling system. This would be my first PC modification, so I'm excited but also…
Is a 360mm AIO overkill for my 7800X3D gaming build?
I recently built a PC with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB of DDR5-6000 CL36 memory, a Gigabyte B650 Eagle motherboard, a Sapphire RX 9070 XT Pulse, and an…
Can you recommend a £1,800–£2,300 gaming and streaming PC build?
I'm in the UK and have a budget of £1,800–£2,300 for the PC itself, excluding monitors and peripherals. I'm considering a 600Hz Zowie monitor and an upcoming 24-inch…
What’s the Best 360mm AIO Cooler for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D Build?
I'm building a high-performance gaming PC with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and need recommendations for the best 360mm AIO CPU cooler. My top priorities are performance, low noise,…