What Quiet CPU Cooler Would Work Well for a Ryzen 7 5800X3D?
I have a Fractal Design Meshify C Compact Mid Tower and live in the U.S. I'm looking for a reasonably quiet CPU cooler for gaming that I can…
air cooling
Are These PC Parts Compatible, and Do I Need Liquid Cooling?
I'm new to building PCs and would appreciate some advice on this parts list. I'm mainly wondering whether the components are compatible, if any parts should be changed,…
What’s the best CPU cooler upgrade for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D under $100?
I'm running an AM5 system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and currently use an air cooler. I'm considering switching to an AIO liquid cooler for $100 or less,…
Air Cooler or AIO for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a Hot Climate?
I'm putting together a new PC after saving for it, mainly for ML engineering work and secondarily for gaming. The planned build includes a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon…
Should I Use an Air Cooler or AIO for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a Hot Climate?
I'm putting together a new PC after saving up for it, mainly for machine-learning work and secondarily for gaming. The planned build includes a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon…
Best CPU cooler upgrade for an AM5 Ryzen 7 9800X3D under $100?
I'm using an AM5 system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and currently have an air cooler. I'm considering switching to an AIO liquid cooler for $100 or less,…
Is the NZXT T120 enough for a Ryzen 7 5800X, or should I get the Noctua NH-U12A?
I'm building a PC with a Ryzen 7 5800X and currently have two air coolers available: the Noctua NH-U12A, priced at about $45, and the NZXT T120, which…
Which CPU Cooler Is Best for a Quiet Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT Build?
I'm building my first custom PC after being disappointed with a previous prebuilt system. Most of the parts are already chosen, but I'm stuck deciding on a CPU…
Is an Eight-Year-Old 120mm AIO Cooler Still Worth Buying?
My HP Omen is overheating, and I've seen tutorials showing people install a Corsair H60 AIO cooler. I found a supposedly brand-new H60 for $25, but it appears…
Is this a good first PC build, and should I choose an air cooler or AIO?
I've been saving for a gaming PC for a long time and can finally afford to build one, although component prices aren't ideal right now. This would be…
What cooler should I get for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
I'm finishing up a few remaining upgrades after moving to an AM5 platform and upgrading my graphics card. My system now uses a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but it's…
What’s a Good Budget Cooler for an FX-8350?
I picked up a mostly complete PC in a $20 used case, including 16GB of DDR3 memory, a motherboard, an FX-8350, power supply, fans, and a liquid cooler.…
Is a Peerless Assassin 120 SE enough for a Core Ultra 5 250K?
I'm putting together a system with a Core Ultra 5 250K and the bundle includes an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 AIO. I'm considering selling the AIO and…
What CPU cooler should I get for a Ryzen 7 7700X?
I'm looking for a CPU cooler for my Ryzen 7 7700X. I bought a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120, but the heatsink and fan setup interfered with my RAM…
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…
Advice on Building a High-End Gaming PC After 15 Years
I'm planning to build a gaming PC and would appreciate some guidance. I've assembled PCs before, but it has been more than 10 years, so I'm out of…
Is an NH-D15 G2 enough for a Ryzen 9 9950X3D on the Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WIFI7?
I'm building my first PC in Germany for schoolwork, programming, 3D modeling, AI training, and video editing, mostly up to 1440p. For gaming, I'll mainly play lighter indie…
Can two 3.6-slot RTX 5090s run safely on air with four-slot spacing?
I'm planning an always-on local inference system with two ASUS TUF RTX 5090 OC cards, each roughly 3.6 slots thick, installed in an ASRock X870E Taichi Lite inside…
What’s the Cheapest Cooler That Can Handle a Ryzen 5 5600X3D?
I'm considering the Micro Center bundle with the Ryzen 5 5600X3D and want to keep the cooler as inexpensive as possible without giving up reliable performance. Would a…
How should I cool this first PC build without using an AIO?
I'm planning my first PC build and don't know much about cooling. I'd rather avoid an all-in-one liquid cooler because it seems too advanced for me. The build…