Will using aio water cooling affect the temperature of vrm?
Will using aio water cooling affect the temperature of vrm?
as the tile suggests, using cm ml240l water cooling should help achieve lower vrm temperatures. I'm weighing options between be quiet pure rock and ml240l, and i believe a water cooler would be the better choice since i plan to overclock my r5 1600. The gigabyte x370 gbo is the motherboard, and the nzxt s340 is the case. This is just a beginner's question, so i want to understand everything before making a purchase. Also, where should i install the ml240l in this setup?
You'll experience increased VRM temperatures when using water cooling.
This isn't a major concern on that board with a 1600, even near its maximum 4ghz, as it only draws about 100w.
The main problem lies with the S340's design for a 240mm AIO.
It only fits in the front as an intake, which limits airflow.
This causes higher temperatures than with a proper tower cooler, and it will significantly raise GPU temps.
For better performance, use a good air cooler, add two 140mm front intake fans, and keep the existing 120mm exhausts.
This setup will work well for the Ryzen without the downsides.
I understand your perspective. It's quite typical to lose all VRM cooling if you overlook it.
Here is a test of the Scythe Fuma cooler.
You'll notice it stands out among many 240mm AIO coolers. Water cooling isn't a quick fix; it still transfers heat into ambient air.
Until you implement custom loops that incorporate the GPU, it doesn't offer much benefit.
You're definitely raising the right points.
You'll experience higher VRM temperatures using water cooling.
This isn't a major concern on that board with a 1600, even near its maximum 4ghz, as it still draws only 100w.
The real problem lies with the S340's design for a 240mm AIO.
It only fits in front as an intake, and the airflow is significantly reduced.
This leads to higher GPU temperatures, and it will cause the GPU temps to spike dramatically.
For better performance, use a good air cooler, add two 140mm front intake fans, and keep the two pre-installed 120mm exhausts.
This setup provides ample cooling for the Ryzen without the downsides.
If it suits you, proceed. Ensure there is adequate airflow around the VRM section, and consider adding heatsinks if needed. Most air coolers don’t directly cool the VRMs, but they help circulate air in that area. VRM cooling can boost voltage for overclocking, which is beneficial on its own.
I suggest the Case Radiator Support model with front fans measuring 140 or 120mm, as airflow is crucial for VRM cooling. You may need additional fans to accommodate this setup.
For the NZXT FN V2 RF-FN122-RB case fan, 120mm performance, details available here: https://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=F...LIQAvD_BwE