High performance Ryzen 7 3700X paired with Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240 for maximum efficiency.
High performance Ryzen 7 3700X paired with Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240 for maximum efficiency.
Hello, I just transferred my components to a Phanteks P400A. During this upgrade I also upgraded my CPU cooler to the Arctic Liquid Freezer II, added my fans, and purchased three P12 fans from Arctic for a push-pull setup. However, since I installed the new cooler and changed the case, my temperatures have actually increased. The CPU stays above 45°C. I’ve reinstalled the cooler thinking something was wrong but still can’t lower it. I’ve also experimented with various fan curves without success. If anyone can assist, I’d really appreciate it.
Only thing I can think of is that your pump/CPU block is set on top of a loop. If there is any air in that AIO, it can accumulate there and reduce waterflow. Did you try flipping the radiator so that the tubes connect to the top instead of the bottom ? Also, you should try removing some fans to see if it changes anything. Sometimes, more power does not mean more airflow. And sometimes more airflow does not mean more cooling. Good luck !
Your voltage looks quite high. Did you adjust your OC and voltage manually? I'm using auto voltage with an OC of 4.2 and a CLC240 cooler, but it's not close to the expected value. Also, I'm running a 3700x on what seems like a lower-quality motherboard than yours.
I believe the direction was flipped, with air naturally rising toward the top of the radiator. This makes more sense because it prevents getting stuck in a loop. It might be useful to run the pump beneath the radiator first before installing it to ensure proper airflow.
The temperature under heavy usage is hard to gauge because idle readings aren't very informative, especially with voltages set manually at high levels. Regarding cooling, yes, we use the offset mount—it provides better thermal contact for the Ryzen CPU die located near the bottom of the package.