No, the peerless assassin 120 is not compatible with Liquid Metal.
No, the peerless assassin 120 is not compatible with Liquid Metal.
I’m unsure about the material of the cold plate, which makes me hesitant to try it out. I’d rather avoid purchasing anything if it feels uncertain.
You're operating a 12700 with a non-overclockable processor. The concern about using liquid metal is understandable, but since the chip won’t benefit from its properties, there’s no clear advantage. The Peerless Assassin uses a copper base plate, which should protect it, but you’re questioning the broader use of such materials in general.
I share @RONOTHAN##'s opinion. The effort to apply and remove it didn't justify the two-five degrees saved, even with some overclocking. If you plan to leave it alone for years and hope it stays contained, it might be worth it—but otherwise, the risk isn too high.
I’m considering switching to a z690 for a functional c port. There’s still time left. The only available port is on the back and uses USB 3.2 (3.2x2x20GB), which is essentially 3.1x2x10GB due to the 3.2 designation. Since 3.2 isn’t widely supported, I might need a K chip for overclocking. Some B660 boards can handle non-K chips, but z690 doesn’t. I’ve already ordered the cooler (thermalright peerless assassin 120 se), but I’m unsure how effective it will be—maybe I’ll need it.
The approach involves using it and keeping it away from direct contact whenever possible. I’m considering adding a few extra 200mm fans to create positive pressure, allowing filters to be placed on the large side panels without opening the unit. The goal is to design this as a complete appliance. I flipped the front 200mm so air flows out from both sides and in from the sides. An alternative is using two 120mm fans on each side, which saves money but requires many fans. Adding more than five (and eight with the cooler) seems excessive. Six fans already feel a bit overkill. Updated October 4, 2022 by Bombastinator