I'm dealing with some serious heat issues on my AMD Ryzen 5 7600X while using a Pure Rock 2 from be quiet!. It gets up to 87 degrees, which leads to stuttering during CPU-heavy tasks like streaming and gaming. My room is already hot, and I need a cooler that can reduce temperatures and noise. The Pure Rock 2 just isn't cutting it—it's both loud and ineffective. With summer around the corner, I need to make sure my CPU doesn't throttle due to heat. Budget isn't a huge concern as long as the cooler isn't overly expensive. I'm considering air cooling for its simplicity, but I'm open to water cooling too, although aesthetics aren't a priority for me.
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Just a heads up about the 7600X, they're meant to run hot. AMD states it can hit 95C without issue, and that’s considered safe. But if you want better temps and more consistent performance, an upgrade might still be worth it.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, I recommend the ID Cooling FROZN A410. It’s only $20 and does a great job keeping my 7600X cool, hovering around 40 degrees at idle and 60 degrees during gaming. Fits perfectly in a mATX case too.
The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 is one of the best in terms of price-to-performance ratio at just $37. I've been using it with my 7600X for a while, and my temps are consistently fine. Keep in mind, though, that the 7600X can run hot by design.
I’ve also had good results with this cooler—definitely helps keep the heat under control.
Have you thought about trying eco mode? Some users found that the 7600X comes with aggressive power settings that can cause overheating. Switching to eco mode might throttle performance a bit, but it can help keep the temps down significantly while maintaining about 95% of the performance you need.
I get your point, but I’m not sure eco mode is the best choice for something resource-heavy like streaming or gaming. I’ll give it a shot, though.
I get that, but I believe that a better cooler could mean better overall performance and a cooler room, right?