Question regarding cooling outside of case

[Baron C]

Hi all,

Quick question to set my mind at ease.

I have an i5 [email protected] running around the high 30's in current weather.
Currently my CPU is air cooled with and Noctua D14 in an Ft02.

I'm looking to strip down my system for a clean and (finally) watercooling.

If I have the components sat on a non conductive base (a box) would it be advisable to underclock the Oc to around 4.0ghz whilst components are in the open?

Or is this not necessary?

 

[postmanfw]

High 30s under load or idle?

You could just rig up a couple of of fans to blow over the motherboard to aid cooling

 

[Baron C]

High 30s under load or idle?

You could just rig up a couple of of fans to blow over the motherboard to aid cooling

High 30's idle max out 45-50 under load. I don't really tax it with heavy duty stuff tb h.

I suppose I could , even a huge household fan would do job on temporary basis.