7950x Cooler suggestions

katie279

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Hi all,

Just about to start assembling a new PC - specs are:

- 7950x
- 4090
- 96GB ram
- 8tb NVMe (4 x 2tb)
- Asus Proart MB

Thinking about the cooler for the CPU and see a few schools of thought, ie:
- Stock coolers are fine really and everything works fine
- Get a decent CPU cooler and it's worth it
- Spend bazillions on water cooling and a liquid nitrogen injector

I'm not convinced that watercooling is worth all the downsides (faff of taking off and on, extra cost, maintenance and so on), so I'm keen to go with air cooling.

I plan to run the 7950x in eco mode which has been recommended in many videos (ie ~5% drop in performance for 30-40% drop in watts seems a good deal).

Has anyone got any tips on best fan setup and any recommended options?

....and yes, I'll be a girl about it - I'd ideally like it in black with RGB option.... :D
 
Mcnumpty2323 said:
Will she need an AIO
If running it in economy mode?
No personal experience with 7xxx cpus
So not sure how toasty they are in eco mode

Though its a nice build
Be a shame to hobble it a bit
By using eco mode
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Yes, I will design to allow me to put it full whack, but a few reviews I saw highlighted that for a lot of workstation use (eg CPU and GPU getting battered), it actually outperforms in eco regardless of cooling as you just get thermal throttling like mad without a really complex cooling set up....
 
Mcnumpty2323 said:
The cpu is designed to run at 95c according to AMD
Even though I know that
It would still scare the #### out of me
If I saw my cpu at 95c :cry:
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I agree, but it does seem the way of the world these days! I remember my taid who built bombers in the war being amazed at a PC I was building needing a 600W PSU at the time, saying he used to start a bomber with half that amount - now I'm installing 1200W for this build!
 
Mcnumpty2323 said:
Most AIO come in black luckily for you
Again bang for buck option
Artic freezer
There may even from memory be a 420mm version
If you're making a case then
The extra size shouldn't be an issue
Same with artic use a thicker 38mm radiator
Instead of 30mm
Again shouldn't be an issue if make the case
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Cool - I'll look at these! And stupid question, where do the fans usually get mounted?! Most videos I've looked at just have them in test racks? Do you mount them to the top of the PC?
 
Yes, exactly my thinking - cases seem to have crept up and up in price, but not necessarily in quality - one of my annoyances is that metal/glass/plastic cases are basically optimised chambers for sound transmission - which people then spend a fortune trying to buy more expensive devices, fans, sound proofing to limit the effect! Wood is a brilliant sound insulator, so most of that issue disappears instantly!

Plus wood is beautiful, so is much less soulless than aluminum/steel boxes.... :D

I plan to make it a decent tower size also to avoid any of the usual fiddling you have to do (another annoyance I have!).

I'll have a think about 200mm fans also - you got any photos of your build? Sounds great!
 
Still designing it out in fusion, so welcome ideas, but planning to mount GPU normally to the motherboard - then yes thinking of creating a top mounted 420mm AIO - seems sensible to quickly vent any hot air, plus saves needing extra fans there to remove any rising heat. How much extra room do you recommend?

Might have a first stab at a mock up tonight and can pick all your brains!
 
Great tips - I'll look to pinch all those dimensions! :D

Yeah I think I'm ok with CAD/woodworking etc - don't really know how you measure 'good', but my instagram account (in sig) has things I've made if that's any measure! Will look to use my CNC and laser cutter to do the detailed cutting, so should be able to cut to 0.01mm accuracy without any bother - so can do some fun stuff. Then thinking I'll 3d print any parts needing rubber or plastic fittings (eg fan covers, vibration pads etc).

Not certain I follow your point on sliding fan mounts - sounds sensible, but can't quite picture it - I'll see if I can find a video of the 011d xl mickyflinn mentioned to see if I can see it in action. One of the nice things about doing it yourself, you can pretty much do anything you want, so if I can get what you mean, I'll probably add it to the build!
 
Ah right, got you now - yes that certainly makes a huge amount of sense for generic cases - as they need to adapt to every use case (including future use cases).

I'll have a think about this, what I might do is build modular components that I can slot in - eg a 3d printed fan enclosure that slides in. This means I can easily adapt and re-print a new version next time one of you guys convince me I definitely need the new 5090ti which is now 3 1/2 feet long.... ;)

Good tips - I like the idea of keeping it highly modular (I'm still shaking off the habits of an electrical engineering degree.... :D;))
 
Super tips - yes agree, I'll have a good look around - think basically the plan is to create a large enough tower case that I don't have to worry about the endless growth in component sizes, I'll probably add a metal frame inside to allow universal grounding and easy drop in and out of core components (ie MB) and then create unique zones for peripherals like AIO fans, disks, PSU and cooling fans - think the dynamic flow of air molecules shouldn't change too much in the next few years, so should be safe to design that for optimal flow!

I might start a thread in the case subforum once I've got my basic design and start getting all your brains on it!
 
Yes, it was more the fact folks seem to say they need topped up but can't be, eg :

None of these posts really seem to specify if this is after a year or after 10 years, so I assume based on what you've all said, it's a fairly unlikely event.

My new AIO has just arrived - so think I'm ready to start designing. Based on your post, I'm wondering if I should make it look like a skull, that looks like a duck..... and if you turn your head sideways it looks like a bunny....
 
Don't worry Pastymuncher, Threepwood fights like a dairy farmer... :cool:

I'm still deciding, but thinking of walnut most likely....maybe oak or elm - will head down the lumberyard and see what's about - the place looks like something out of an american horror movie, but they have tremendous lumber - so worth the risk of all the metal hooks, chainsaws and strange country folk.... :o:D
 
Mcnumpty2323 said:
Mdf isn't the easiest material to get a good paint job on
It's really absorbent
And the dust from cutting or sanding it
Is pretty nasty
From memory it's got formaldehyde and don't remember
Exactly what else in it
So a good mask should always be worn using it really
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Ah, I've mastered MDF - there's a few tricks that let you get a perfect finish!
 
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