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- Jan 14, 2019
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- Midlands, UK
Processor | Various Intel and AMD CPUs |
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Motherboard | Micro-ATX and mini-ITX |
Cooling | Yes |
Memory | Overclocking is overrated |
Video Card(s) | Various Nvidia and AMD GPUs |
Storage | A lot |
Display(s) | Monitors and TVs |
Case | The smaller the better |
Audio Device(s) | Speakers and headphones |
Power Supply | 300 to 750 W, bronze to gold |
Mouse | Wireless |
Keyboard | Mechanic |
VR HMD | Not yet |
Software | Linux gaming master race |
As a general observation of mine, hot exhaust air isn't necessarily a bad thing. It just means a lot of heat is transferred to the cooler and then to the air effectively.I am in between cases (Junsbo and CM Elite 120) using the stock cooler on a 5600x.
In the Junsbo, I ha 3 120 mm fans at the bottom, pushing fresh air in, hitting the gpu fist, then spreading around until is pushed out at the top. I will tell you, that exhaust air was really hot.
The exhaust air after my 7800X3D feels cold, but the CPU runs at 85 ˚C at full load. While the 11700 was in my main rig, exhaust air was quite warm with a similar 85 ˚C core temp. The difference is that the 7800X3D eats 80 W max, while the 11700 pulled more than twice as much (around 170-180 W).