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Hi, so, i want to build new PC this year, already have everything picked up, but i need one advice, im currently using Fractal Design Torrent Nano case and i will re-use it for my new build, but since its smaller case, i was wondering if 120mm AIO could be better for ryzen 7 9700x, or if i should just get some good air cooler.

 

My current PC was built on budged, so i have the stock AMD cooler on my ryzen 5 5600. Also i got that pc case for free, and i love how it looks and how small it is, will appreciate every helpul reply c: .

 

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Mid-size air is good enough for the 9700X

 

AIOs are just a hassle and 120mm should be a crime

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8 minutes ago, Zoikollo said:

Budget (including currency): Already know what i want

Country: Czech Republic

Hi, so, i want to build new PC this year, already have everything picked up, but i need one advice, im currently using Fractal Design Torrent Nano case and i will re-use it for my new build, but since its smaller case, i was wondering if 120mm AIO could be better for ryzen 7 9700x, or if i should just get some good air cooler.

 

My current PC was built on budged, so i have the stock AMD cooler on my ryzen 5 5600. Also i got that pc case for free, and i love how it looks and how small it is, will appreciate every helpul reply c: .

 

A dual tower air cooler will be significantly better than a little 120mm AIO.

 

I personally cool my overclocekd 9800X3D with a Dual Tower AK620 with a constant low fan speed of 30%.

Same when I had my 7700x, plenty enough to keep my CPU's cool while gaming with little to no noise.

Also air cooling is far more reliable.

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40 minutes ago, Zoikollo said:

Budget (including currency): Already know what i want

Country: Czech Republic

Hi, so, i want to build new PC this year, already have everything picked up, but i need one advice, im currently using Fractal Design Torrent Nano case and i will re-use it for my new build, but since its smaller case, i was wondering if 120mm AIO could be better for ryzen 7 9700x, or if i should just get some good air cooler.

 

My current PC was built on budged, so i have the stock AMD cooler on my ryzen 5 5600. Also i got that pc case for free, and i love how it looks and how small it is, will appreciate every helpul reply c: .

 

 

 

The Torrent Nano will accomodate tower coolers up to 165 mm tall. Which means an excellent cooler like the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE can be used. It, along with many other dual tower coolers easily outperform 120 AIO.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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5 hours ago, Zoikollo said:

Budget (including currency): Already know what i want

Country: Czech Republic

Hi, so, i want to build new PC this year, already have everything picked up, but i need one advice, im currently using Fractal Design Torrent Nano case and i will re-use it for my new build, but since its smaller case, i was wondering if 120mm AIO could be better for ryzen 7 9700x, or if i should just get some good air cooler.

 

My current PC was built on budged, so i have the stock AMD cooler on my ryzen 5 5600. Also i got that pc case for free, and i love how it looks and how small it is, will appreciate every helpul reply c: .

 

Airs are good enough for a 9700X. Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120SE is good for even a Ryzen 9. AIOs that size don't help a whole lot.

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6 hours ago, thekingofmonks said:

Mid-size air is good enough for the 9700X

 

AIOs are just a hassle and 120mm should be a crime

They're a hassle?   If you can build a PC, an aio is easy as any other part.

 

Much easier than some sur coolers with shitty center balancing bullshit like the 212 Evo.

 

Yes, 120mm is only super sff builds. Otherwise air til 360mm

 

 

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8 hours ago, Dedayog said:

They're a hassle?   If you can build a PC, an aio is easy as any other part.

I'd rather use air over worrying about leaks or a dead/worn out pump lol

 

The worst that could happen to a tower cooler is a dead fan. Cheap to replace.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D (CO) w/ cheap 6-pipe cooler - AX370-Gaming 5 - Vengeance LPX 2x16GB @3800C18 2R - EVGA RTX 3070 8G XC3 PX1  - old Sharkoon case

[PBO2 Tuner] CO -35/-35/-40/-40/-40/-40/-40/-40

[BIOS] Vcore SoC: 1.1 / DRAM voltage: 1.33 (reads 1.368-1.380) / DRAM clock: 3800 / IF clock: 1900 / Timings: XMP

 

i5-6400 @4.3GHz (160 bclk) w/ Assassin King 120SE - Z170M-Plus - G.Skill 2x8GB 1R + Micron 16GB 2R @3000C16 - Biostar RX 570 8G w/ MSI Armor cooler - old Thermalright case

[BIOS] BCLK: 160 / Core ratio: 27x / Vcore offset: +0.330 / DRAM clock: 2986 / Timings & voltage: XMP

 

Asus ROG G531GT : i7-9750H (undervolted) - GTX 1650M +700mem - Samsung 16+8GB 2666 - 1920x1080@145Hz (up to 172Hz) IPS panel

[Throttlestop] FIVR - Vcore: -180 / Vcache: -90 / iGPU+unclice: -50 (IccMax 255)

 

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