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13900K Cooling Tips

13900K Cooling Tips

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kaaskotskikker
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09-04-2022, 02:56 AM
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Hello, I need some guidance on your cooling setup for the 13900K. You're currently using a Noctua NH-D15s with a 120mm NF-F12 in front because of the high RAM clearance. I'm wondering if this will provide adequate cooling. Your main concern is whether switching to an AIO might be better, given your uncertainty about custom water cooling and its maintenance requirements.
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kaaskotskikker
09-04-2022, 02:56 AM #1

Hello, I need some guidance on your cooling setup for the 13900K. You're currently using a Noctua NH-D15s with a 120mm NF-F12 in front because of the high RAM clearance. I'm wondering if this will provide adequate cooling. Your main concern is whether switching to an AIO might be better, given your uncertainty about custom water cooling and its maintenance requirements.

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R3kty
Member
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09-05-2022, 03:39 AM
#2
It's the top you can achieve with air cooling. The 2 and 4 freezers are better, but they're not as good as a properly vented NH-D15.
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R3kty
09-05-2022, 03:39 AM #2

It's the top you can achieve with air cooling. The 2 and 4 freezers are better, but they're not as good as a properly vented NH-D15.

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Flomar
Junior Member
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09-06-2022, 07:05 PM
#3
I wouldn't suggest using an air cooler to lower a 13900k, as even the top models struggle to do so. Yes, an AIO like the Arctic Freezer II 360 is commonly recommended, but for better performance you might try the 420 or the Deepcool LT720 if available.
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Flomar
09-06-2022, 07:05 PM #3

I wouldn't suggest using an air cooler to lower a 13900k, as even the top models struggle to do so. Yes, an AIO like the Arctic Freezer II 360 is commonly recommended, but for better performance you might try the 420 or the Deepcool LT720 if available.

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Xeioz_miaou
Junior Member
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09-06-2022, 07:41 PM
#4
Check how much you can lower your CPU voltage before switching coolers. I reduced the stock voltage of my 13600k to 1.15v from 35c, and it might handle up to 95c with proper underclocking on R23 or similar if you're just gaming. Undervolting definitely keeps you away from overheating.
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Xeioz_miaou
09-06-2022, 07:41 PM #4

Check how much you can lower your CPU voltage before switching coolers. I reduced the stock voltage of my 13600k to 1.15v from 35c, and it might handle up to 95c with proper underclocking on R23 or similar if you're just gaming. Undervolting definitely keeps you away from overheating.