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Ag400 Plus for 7600 including 'PBO'

Ag400 Plus for 7600 including 'PBO'

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DarkcuT
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03-09-2023, 02:50 PM
#1
I'm planning to install a Ryzen 5 7600 and use PBO for maximum performance, as the 7600X offers significant benefits. Will an AG400 with two fans be sufficient to keep it running smoothly at up to 90°C? Given my room temperature averages around 27°C, I need to confirm.
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DarkcuT
03-09-2023, 02:50 PM #1

I'm planning to install a Ryzen 5 7600 and use PBO for maximum performance, as the 7600X offers significant benefits. Will an AG400 with two fans be sufficient to keep it running smoothly at up to 90°C? Given my room temperature averages around 27°C, I need to confirm.

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Flimpion
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03-10-2023, 07:11 PM
#2
On the stock you’ll notice 95c after stress tests and benchmarks. Gaming and regular tasks stay under 90c. After being undervolted with Curve Optimizer (included in PBO), it runs exceptionally well. The price you’re paying for the AG400 is high—PA120 models cost around $32 US and work much better.
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Flimpion
03-10-2023, 07:11 PM #2

On the stock you’ll notice 95c after stress tests and benchmarks. Gaming and regular tasks stay under 90c. After being undervolted with Curve Optimizer (included in PBO), it runs exceptionally well. The price you’re paying for the AG400 is high—PA120 models cost around $32 US and work much better.

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Etienne1605
Junior Member
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03-13-2023, 06:02 PM
#3
Undervolting might affect performance by lowering temperatures, but it doesn’t necessarily reduce fan speed or efficiency. The AG400 Plus is priced at $26, while the AG400 LED version costs $21—saving you about $5. The AG500 is also around $26, but whether it’s worth it depends on your cooling needs. Since you’re unsure which cooler fits your setup, using this video as a guide can help you decide.
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Etienne1605
03-13-2023, 06:02 PM #3

Undervolting might affect performance by lowering temperatures, but it doesn’t necessarily reduce fan speed or efficiency. The AG400 Plus is priced at $26, while the AG400 LED version costs $21—saving you about $5. The AG500 is also around $26, but whether it’s worth it depends on your cooling needs. Since you’re unsure which cooler fits your setup, using this video as a guide can help you decide.

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arty2005
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03-19-2023, 09:20 AM
#4
That's correct, the ambient room temperature at 27°C isn't ideal.
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arty2005
03-19-2023, 09:20 AM #4

That's correct, the ambient room temperature at 27°C isn't ideal.

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Broflash
Senior Member
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04-09-2023, 02:16 AM
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India has limited affordable options; GPUs remain costly, which strains the budget.
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Broflash
04-09-2023, 02:16 AM #5

India has limited affordable options; GPUs remain costly, which strains the budget.

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axelking777
Member
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04-09-2023, 03:19 AM
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Ag500 seems to work well on India with Shopee. Given its size, it’s likely there are other eShop options available, so you could upgrade your small stock fan to a used 38mm+ 12cm server fan. This should cost fairly little and if the one you choose supports PWM or allows voltage control via your motherboard, the noise will drop significantly while still delivering strong airflow. In India, I’ve found 12cm fans reasonably affordable; 12V models are pricier but often offer good value. Higher voltages like 24V or 48V are cheaper but require a converter unless you’re okay with extra speed and power. A 1.2A 12V fan running at 3500rpm can move a lot of air even through a heatsink, though it’s quite loud. Using PWM or voltage control will make it quieter without sacrificing performance. If you don’t need the extra boost, a 24V fan is a solid alternative that runs efficiently and quietly. Avoid RGB RAMs on heatsinks since they’ll block airflow and limit compatibility.
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axelking777
04-09-2023, 03:19 AM #6

Ag500 seems to work well on India with Shopee. Given its size, it’s likely there are other eShop options available, so you could upgrade your small stock fan to a used 38mm+ 12cm server fan. This should cost fairly little and if the one you choose supports PWM or allows voltage control via your motherboard, the noise will drop significantly while still delivering strong airflow. In India, I’ve found 12cm fans reasonably affordable; 12V models are pricier but often offer good value. Higher voltages like 24V or 48V are cheaper but require a converter unless you’re okay with extra speed and power. A 1.2A 12V fan running at 3500rpm can move a lot of air even through a heatsink, though it’s quite loud. Using PWM or voltage control will make it quieter without sacrificing performance. If you don’t need the extra boost, a 24V fan is a solid alternative that runs efficiently and quietly. Avoid RGB RAMs on heatsinks since they’ll block airflow and limit compatibility.

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04-09-2023, 04:30 AM
#7
Yes, examples include fan images or links. Is that acceptable? Amazon
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toughguy111269
04-09-2023, 04:30 AM #7

Yes, examples include fan images or links. Is that acceptable? Amazon

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Its_Noam
Junior Member
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04-09-2023, 05:41 PM
#8
Yep thats one of em You may find cheaper ones on local eshop apps, not familiar with the apps available in india, i do know atleast shopee is available though id reccomend a local one and not a regional one, here in indo we have tokopedia so im sure theres an equivalent or 3 over in india 12038 120 = 120mm / 12cm diameter 38 = 38mm thickness Also uses a standard 4 pin from the looks of it, ground (black) and pwm (blue) are in their correct spots, the colouring of the 12v (red) and tacho/rpm monitor (yellow) is abit weird but i have a fan with the same colour scheme on its connector so everything looks fine, usually 12v would be yellow but it clearly indicates on the fan that 12v is red so its definitely a standard 4 pin The one i use seems to be a dell that doesnt use a standard 4 pin but idiots only flipped the pwm cable to the other side so i just have to plug the thing in backwards and its fine, just annoying that i cant control the speed since it moves an excessive amount of air and unlike my 92mm server fans that also spin at ~3300rpm it is alot louder (can be heard from downstairs if i leave the door open), but you wont need to run the thing at a high speed as itll still move a ton of air even at low speeds and even through heatsinks thanks to the extra thickness
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Its_Noam
04-09-2023, 05:41 PM #8

Yep thats one of em You may find cheaper ones on local eshop apps, not familiar with the apps available in india, i do know atleast shopee is available though id reccomend a local one and not a regional one, here in indo we have tokopedia so im sure theres an equivalent or 3 over in india 12038 120 = 120mm / 12cm diameter 38 = 38mm thickness Also uses a standard 4 pin from the looks of it, ground (black) and pwm (blue) are in their correct spots, the colouring of the 12v (red) and tacho/rpm monitor (yellow) is abit weird but i have a fan with the same colour scheme on its connector so everything looks fine, usually 12v would be yellow but it clearly indicates on the fan that 12v is red so its definitely a standard 4 pin The one i use seems to be a dell that doesnt use a standard 4 pin but idiots only flipped the pwm cable to the other side so i just have to plug the thing in backwards and its fine, just annoying that i cant control the speed since it moves an excessive amount of air and unlike my 92mm server fans that also spin at ~3300rpm it is alot louder (can be heard from downstairs if i leave the door open), but you wont need to run the thing at a high speed as itll still move a ton of air even at low speeds and even through heatsinks thanks to the extra thickness