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[Smyrneos]

I started using the AIO called Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 420 with Ryzen 9 5900x. My computer case is Phanteks P500A DRGB. The processor runs at a constant speed of 4.6 GHz. Temperatures are between 38-42 degrees when the processor is idle. It works between 74-77 degrees when under load (cinebench R23). However, even though I used a 420mm liquid cooling, these temperatures were very interesting to me. I was expecting better performance.

First of all, I used AIO as PULL-PUSH (3x Arctic 140mm AIO fan was pushing - 3x Phanteks 140mm case fan was pulling). temperatures were 40-44 degrees at idle and 76-80 degrees under load.
Then I tried the opposite, Arctic fans pull and Phanteks fans push. Thus, I reached the values at the beginning of my article, that is, it worked 2 degrees cooler.


On the back of my case there is a 140mm Phanteks fan to act as an exhaust (same model as the case's own fans), On the top of the case there are 3 120mm fans to act as an exhaust (2x Cooler Master, 1x Corsair)

Arctic fans (pull) run at around 1500 rpm under load, while Phanteks fans (push) run at 1200-1300 rpm under load.

Are these degrees normal? My friend uses the Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 280mm AIO with the same chassis and processor, and our temperatures are the same. I did all the assemblies as suggested by the AIO manufacturer. I checked the thermal paste. I disassembled and reinstalled the entire AIO. However, nothing has changed. There are 2 possibilities, either the product is broken or a 420mm radiator is just an image and a high number. I look forward to your help and suggestions on the subject.

(Note: I am using rev.4 version of AIO.)

All my system components:

-Motherboard: Asus Tuf Gaming X570-Plus
-CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900x
-GPU: Msi RTX 2060 Super Gaming X
-RAM: GSKILL Trident Z Neo 2x16 32GB 3600Mhz 16CL
-SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 500GB
-HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB (ST2000DM008)
-Psu: Corsair TX 750M 80+ Gold
-CPU Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420mm
-Case: Phanteks P500A D-RGB Black

[mauser1891]

Hello,

I will merely state for example that on my old Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO I replaced the fans that came with it with some from  Artic. Yet my current preference is my Silent Wings for my Fractal Design R5. Yet I tend stick with sets of fans and if they are to be used for static pressure or air flow as needed. I generally don't mix makes as I prefer a consistent performance overall. I chose to replace the Hyper 212 EVO with a Noctua NH-D15 recently, yet the Silent Wings are still providing air for my case.

I'm not going to say it's bad to mix ones fans, but it is fairly uncommon. I'm just baffled as why one would mix them. Not saying it doesn't work. I'd suggest go watching some of Steve Burks content or others on fan content on YouTube. Nice hardware list though.

[elstaci]

Your processor has a TDP of 105C so your AIO 420 should be well enough to keep it from overheating or going above the Throttling range of 90C.

What is the average ambient Room temperature where the PC is kept?  If it is warm like at or above 83F the processor will run hotter on average.

You might want to open a ticket with Arctic Support to see if your temps are normal for that specific model on your specific processor.

Did you follow the instructions on how to properly install and orientate the Radiator in your PC: https://support.arctic.de/en/lf2-420r4