I’ve been running AMD’s AM5 platform for almost a year, but due to the budged constrains, I’ve reused some parts from the previous builds. One of them was an inadequate 120mm radiator AIO from Corsair and it was about time to replace it.

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How Not To Kill Your CPU On A Budget

I’ve been running AMD’s AM5 platform for almost a year, but due to the budged constrains, I’ve reused some parts from the previous builds. One of them was an inadequate 120mm radi…

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#GoodMorning! Ive been on a mission this morning to pick up and install a new CPU cooler. My choice is #Thermalright #PeerlessAssassin and I already see it was a good choice. I’m down from 54°C in idle and 94°C under load to respectively 42°C and whopping 72°C…😂🙈 That’s over 20°C less than 120mm AIO.

For around €40? That’s a joke…😁

It’s a big one though. Almost makes that 7900XT look small…😂

#GamerDad #HomeIT #PCGaming

Avarian PC upgrade '2023 - Step 2: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 CPU cooler. / #Thermalright #PeerlessAssassin #CPUcooler #PA120 #upgrade