Why is my Ryzen 7 9850X3D reaching 70–85°C when I’m barely doing anything?
I recently upgraded to a Ryzen 7 9850X3D with DDR5, but the CPU temperature sits around 70–85°C when the system appears idle. The coolant temperature is usually 41–44°C.…
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Should I Choose an Air Cooler or Liquid Cooler for a Ryzen 7 7700X Build?
I'm putting together a PC for creative work and gaming with a budget of roughly $1,000–$1,300. I'm deciding between an air cooler and an all-in-one liquid cooler, preferably…
AIO Cooler Powers On but Fans Do Not Spin and BIOS Reports a CPU Fan Error
I'm building my first PC, and everything seems to work except my Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 ARGB AIO cooler. During startup, the BIOS reports a CPU fan…
How can I quiet down my cooler on an i7-14700KF?
I recently bought an Intel i7-14700KF that came with a Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 CPU AIO. It works and I can see the pump and fan RPM…
How Can I Make My i7-14700KF Cooler Quieter?
I recently bought an Intel Core i7-14700KF that came with a Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 AIO cooler. After installing it, I noticed the fans occasionally ramp up…
Did My AIO Pump Fail? Ryzen 7 9800X3D Reaches 95°C in Seconds While the Radiator Stays Cool
I built this PC in November 2024 with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, MSI B650M Project Zero motherboard, MSI MAG E360 liquid cooler, and MSI MAG PANO M100R PZ…
How Can I Fit My Arctic 240mm Liquid Cooler into My Fractal Design Case?
Hey everyone! I just purchased an Arctic 240mm Liquid Freezer 3 cooler, but I'm having trouble fitting it into my Fractal Design case. It seems my RAM sticks…
Trouble with CPU Overheating After Cooler Replacement
I recently had to swap out my 360mm AiO Liquid Cooler because I thought my first one was defective, but I'm still facing the same issue: my CPU…
Looking for the Quietest CPU Cooler Recommendations
Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a CPU cooler that's super silent. I'm open to options, especially liquid coolers if they can deliver low noise levels. What…
Looking for Help on Building a White PC for Editing
I'm planning to build a PC with a sleek white aesthetic specifically for high-end editing tasks, particularly for software like After Effects. My budget is around £1000, but…
How to Reduce Noisy Fans in My New PC Build?
I recently built a new PC with a Define R7 chassis, featuring 3 Fractal Design X2 GP-14 fans, a Ryzen 9900X processor, an RTX 4080 graphics card, and…
Is This PC Build Good?
I'm putting together a PC build and would love some feedback on whether it's a solid setup. Here are the components I'm considering: RYZEN 7 5700X, ARCTIC LIQUID…
Is My AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Overheating?
Hey everyone, I just built a new PC and installed a liquid cooler. However, I'm concerned about temperatures I'm seeing. On the desktop, my CPU is running at…
Why is my CPU overheating at startup and showing a fan speed error?
I'm having an issue where my CPU temperature hits 90 degrees Celsius every time I boot up my PC. Additionally, I receive a CPU fan speed error message.…
Should I Choose a Liquid Cooler or an Air Cooler for My Gaming PC?
I'm building a gaming PC and I can't decide between a liquid cooler or an air cooler. My main games will include Call of Duty, Battlefield, Cyberpunk, Minecraft,…
Is the Arctic Freezer III Pro a Good Choice for My Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
I've been seeing a lot of buzz from influencers about the Arctic Freezer III Pro liquid cooler, and I'm considering it for my Ryzen 7 9800X3D. I'm particularly…
What Fan Size Should I Choose for My New PC Build?
I'm building a new PC and I'm unsure about the fan size I should get and how the intake and outtake airflow works. Here's the list of parts…
Thoughts on My Budget Gaming PC Build?
I'm putting together my first gaming PC with an i5 13400F CPU and an ASRock B760M Steel Legend motherboard. I've got a reliable 650W power supply, along with…
Are My Ryzen 7700 Temperatures Normal?
Hey everyone! I'm noticing that my Ryzen 7700 is idling at around 55 degrees Celsius, which seems a bit high. When I play a simple game like League…
Are AIO Coolers Safe for My PC Build?
I'm considering getting an all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler for my PC build. The cheapest 360mm options I've found are just £10 more than others, particularly from Thermalright. However,…