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Testing Ryzen 3K air vs watercooling (request)

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Hey guys

 

I’m wondering since waterblocks (aio or open loop) have fins in the center while air coolers usually have heathpipes more spread out.

Would aircoolers give better thermals than watercooling with the Zen2 layout being assymetrical and off centre?

 

Is there anyone with a Ryzen 3000 and both cooling solutions willing to test this for us?

I would be very interested in the results.

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Several folks have found that there is next to no difference (currently) between the two.  

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