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Intel 12900k with MSI Z690 edge model featuring WiFi and DDR4 memory

Intel 12900k with MSI Z690 edge model featuring WiFi and DDR4 memory

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Siph18
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03-28-2021, 12:39 PM
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I just designed this for a client who purchased all components but found the AIO insufficient. I suspect dual 90 mm fans weren't delivering enough airflow. After running Cinebench, CPU temps reached 100°C with 294 Watts of power. The case is Lian Li—it should handle a triple Rad 120s. Any recommendations on models to consider? Also, I haven’t finished the cable management yet :-) The customer built this for the first time and accidentally bent the motherboard pins.
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Siph18
03-28-2021, 12:39 PM #1

I just designed this for a client who purchased all components but found the AIO insufficient. I suspect dual 90 mm fans weren't delivering enough airflow. After running Cinebench, CPU temps reached 100°C with 294 Watts of power. The case is Lian Li—it should handle a triple Rad 120s. Any recommendations on models to consider? Also, I haven’t finished the cable management yet :-) The customer built this for the first time and accidentally bent the motherboard pins.

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Gustavgurra03
Posting Freak
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03-28-2021, 01:02 PM
#2
Requires significantly increased cooling capacity—consider 360mm radius or higher. Any other concerns?
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Gustavgurra03
03-28-2021, 01:02 PM #2

Requires significantly increased cooling capacity—consider 360mm radius or higher. Any other concerns?

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KungJoel
Junior Member
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04-04-2021, 02:36 AM
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Have you experimented with undervolting? This board is quite alike to yours, so your settings are likely very close. Check the overclocking area and see if you have these adjustments: CPU Core Voltage Mode: Adaptive+ Offset (change to this), CPU Core Voltage: 1.210 (the default is Auto), CPU Core Voltage Offset: 0.120 (consider trying this, you might need to tweak it). In the worst scenario, revert everything back and test again—this could help lower your temps without sacrificing performance. I’ve added the contact frame, lapped my 12900k and cooler, all brought small improvements, but the biggest drop in temps came from adjusting voltage settings rather than clock speeds. Only test thoroughly, as I saw you can keep lowering voltage while maintaining good benchmark results, though Prime95 stability might suffer.
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KungJoel
04-04-2021, 02:36 AM #3

Have you experimented with undervolting? This board is quite alike to yours, so your settings are likely very close. Check the overclocking area and see if you have these adjustments: CPU Core Voltage Mode: Adaptive+ Offset (change to this), CPU Core Voltage: 1.210 (the default is Auto), CPU Core Voltage Offset: 0.120 (consider trying this, you might need to tweak it). In the worst scenario, revert everything back and test again—this could help lower your temps without sacrificing performance. I’ve added the contact frame, lapped my 12900k and cooler, all brought small improvements, but the biggest drop in temps came from adjusting voltage settings rather than clock speeds. Only test thoroughly, as I saw you can keep lowering voltage while maintaining good benchmark results, though Prime95 stability might suffer.

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TPG_Khalatic
Member
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04-04-2021, 12:36 PM
#4
I'm checking which option fits best and also thinking about whether 750 watts is sufficient for your setup. The system you mentioned includes a 750W MWE v2 full modular power supply from Cooler Master, paired with a Ryzen 6700 GPU and a 12900K processor. It seems like the 750W might be tight for that configuration.
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TPG_Khalatic
04-04-2021, 12:36 PM #4

I'm checking which option fits best and also thinking about whether 750 watts is sufficient for your setup. The system you mentioned includes a 750W MWE v2 full modular power supply from Cooler Master, paired with a Ryzen 6700 GPU and a 12900K processor. It seems like the 750W might be tight for that configuration.

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iiMau
Member
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04-04-2021, 07:59 PM
#5
I believe I should start by purchasing a more efficient AIO cooling solution. Just need to confirm I’m getting the right one.
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iiMau
04-04-2021, 07:59 PM #5

I believe I should start by purchasing a more efficient AIO cooling solution. Just need to confirm I’m getting the right one.

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Ranger6800
Member
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04-07-2021, 08:07 AM
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The build needed a new case since the h170i didn’t fit properly. Temperatures stayed below 90 under heavy load, and using the pre-applied thermal paste might improve performance. I’m sorry for the confusion, but this setup handles cables better than before.
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Ranger6800
04-07-2021, 08:07 AM #6

The build needed a new case since the h170i didn’t fit properly. Temperatures stayed below 90 under heavy load, and using the pre-applied thermal paste might improve performance. I’m sorry for the confusion, but this setup handles cables better than before.