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by John P Posted on: 5/29/2024
Build Description
I wanted a tasteful RGB build with no real budget. This bad-boy plays Rimworld and Crusader Kings pretty okay.
Favorite Feature
I really like that the AIO is not compatible with either the motherboard, or the case in push-pull with Arctic's thick radiator.The pump block is listed as incompatible with the motherboards built in heatsink. I was afraid I would have to get another heatsink, but while the heatsink and pump block are touching, the mount seems fine and I haven't measured any adverse effects because of this.
The AIO radiator with fans in push-pull is also 1mm too thick for the case specs. I can get it to fit in with locking in the case bracket. This leaves the bracket very slightly askew but otherwise perfectly function.
Overall, having all fans locked to an almost inaudible 1100rpm, I cannot get the CPU to reach throttle temps during stress tests with PBO active, and the GPU can't reach past 70°C at full load. Pretty good.
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