Should I get a aio ?
Should I get a aio ?
You're considering upgrading to an AIO cooler for your Ryzen 5 2600X. With your current CPU running at 3.8 GHz and temperatures nearing 80°C, an AIO could help stabilize performance. The Corsair AIO is compatible with Intel's i3 lineup, so it should work. You mentioned having 140 mm fans already—check if they fit the new cooler's dimensions (around 240 mm top). Since you have two 140 mm fans, you’ll likely be able to use them alongside the new AIO, but confirm fitment with your cooler’s design.
You don't need a full AIO for this chip, and standard air cooling performs better than a 240mm setup. If the temperature reaches 80°C, it won't cause throttling. You'd likely see performance drop noticeable around 95°C. At 80°C while under heavy load, it's actually manageable. A 3.8GHz clock speed is solid for this chip during all-core tasks like Cinebench, though it caps at 4.2GHz. The base runs at 3.6GHz, giving you an additional 200MHz boost across all cores.