240mm AIO for Ultra 7 265k
Posted by SealsandSnakes555@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 5 comments
I recently upgraded my PC and bought a 4 month old PC with a 5070ti, Ultra 7 265k, 32GB RAM & 8TB m.2 SSD for 1900. The CPU is cooled by a 240mm AIO and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with similar cooling set ups and can say whether this is sufficient or if I should upgrade. Thanks!
ProfessorLolicon@reddit
Should be perfectly fine. My system is pretty similar (Ultra 7 265k, RX 9070 non-XT). It's being cooled by a Montech Hyperflow ARGB 240mm AIO in a pretty small M-ATX case (darkFlash MOTI MINI, also one of the reasons I opted for an AIO instead of an air cooler cuz the airflow isn't the best with that case). My CPU sits at around 35-40C idle, and 60-70C while gaming. My room's ambient temperature is around 28-30C. As long as you're not constantly running unrealistic stress tests it should be perfectly fine
TheKitler@reddit
It'll be fine. I'm using a Deepcool LS520 240mm for my 13700K without any issues. Getting advertised clock speeds with a slight undervolt.
No_Spare1827@reddit
8tbs of m.2 and the whole thing was 1900 that's an amazing deal. but yeah the 165k does put out some serious heat but a 240mm should be able to hold it but those temps might be high. I would suggest getting a higher end Air cooler like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit or the ID cooling A720 if possible but if not I would check out one Thermalrights many 240mm AIOs they are a cheap but reliable brand that I have used for a while
SealsandSnakes555@reddit (OP)
It was a deal I couldn't pass on and I ended up selling my old PC for 1500 so it was a very cheap update. This answer was perfect and exactly what I was looking for, thank you! My case is a Fractal North XL so it would have space for a 360mm AIO as well, but I will definitely look at your recommendations :)
ThunderKats351@reddit
I rather go with air-cooler before going with a cheap low tier AIO.