Inquiries regarding cooling for my PC
Inquiries regarding cooling for my PC
The website Frostytech offers a solid collection of charts for both Liquid AIO and air coolers.
Some recommended models include the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo, praised for its strong heat removal, lightweight design, and affordable price under 90 euros.
Additional details can be found at the provided links.
I liked the Cooler Master Seidon 120v ver.2.
But this is my first time purchasing these kinds of coolers, and I haven’t bought a good one before—especially not a liquid cooler. I just want to be sure it’s safe to buy one and won’t damage my system.
Liquid coolers are much better at maintaining low temperatures compared to air flow coolers. The Seidon 120v is around 60€, and I’m not sure if I’ll like it.
By the way, do you have a guide that explains how the airflow inside a case works? Because if I buy a liquid cooler, I need to pay attention to the airflow.
Thanks for trying to help me.
I once came across a study indicating that 120mm liquid coolers offered little advantage over air coolers, except at higher capacities like 240 and above where noticeable gains appear. The main benefit of liquid coolers is that heat is efficiently moved to the exhaust fan and out. However, they come at a higher cost and are generally unnecessary unless you intend to overclock. I own a CoolerMaster Seidon 120 and have found it to be a satisfactory and highly rated unit. Here are some guides on airflow and fan placement inside the case:
Here are some questions you might want to consider.
First, what method are you using to check your CPU temperatures and which readings are you displaying (core temp, max temp, case temperature, etc.)? Temperatures around 85-90 degrees Celsius are unusually high for a CPU that hasn’t been overclocked. If you’re actually seeing these readings, it may indicate an issue. Keep in mind that temperatures reported by monitoring tools can sometimes be inaccurate.
Second, have you ever cleaned the dust from your computer? You can do this by using compressed air to remove debris. Refer to the link provided for guidance on using canned air safely. It’s important to clean any radiators, such as those on top of the CPU, and possibly remove the fan if necessary. Only use compressed air here—it’s safe. Always unplug your device and let it rest for about 15 minutes before handling it.
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I purchased the cooler and experienced improved temperatures, with my CPU reaching its maximum of 60º Celsius.
I had never had dust buildup on my computer before, as my case is well-maintained with dust filters in nearly every component and I clean them regularly each month.
I believe the issue stemmed from insufficient airflow, so I recently added two air-fans and the cooler is now effectively dissipating heat.
I'm glad you managed to lower the temperatures. It's interesting though. I own a computer with an i5 760 and a Seidon 120M. At idle, the temperatures stay between 35-38°C, but they reach around 61°C during a Prime95 full stress test. Are you noticing 60°C at idle, while gaming or under stress? It's still too high when it's idle, but otherwise it should be fine.