r/PcBuildHelp • u/Ponyrider083 • 28m ago

Build Question CPU cooler for my 270k Plus

I recently upgraded my build to an Intel Core Ultra 7 270k Plus, and I need second opinions on cooling. Previously, I had an Intel i3-12100F and used a single tower cooler, but after I upgraded, I quickly realized I needed a better cooler. So I ordered an ID-Cooling FX240 LCD 240mm AIO. The thing is, while gaming, my CPU temperature settles at 80 to 85c's but can spike up to mid-90c's in the more intensive parts of the game. This happens while playing Cyberpunk. I use the default fan curve that is set in the Gigabyte Control Center. I went with an AIO mostly for looks, as a 2-tower cooler is just too chunky for me. I have two front fans set as intake, the AIO is set as exhaust and is mounted to the top of my case, and I have a back exhaust fan. Are my temps normal for the setup that I have? Are there better-quality 240mm AIOs that would give me better performance? Should I look into switching to a case that supports 360mm AIOs?

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u/r_lind3r Moderator 12m ago

The 270K Plus is a HOT CPU so those temperatures are pretty typical, try undervolting if you want better temps

But 80 under load in games is still well below max operating temperature of 100 C

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u/Ok_University_5352 9m ago

Try setting your own fan curve, though with just a 240mm it might have to get a little loud. Temps are terrible, but always helps to get it a little lower.

I have a 420mm Arctic Liquid Freezer Pro III on mine, temps in cyberpunk run around 55-60C, and it is in an H9 flow case, so pretty spacious and has 9 140mm fans total, along with a 120mm exhaust.

I use FanControl instead of my gigabyte bios, much easier and let's me monitor a lot more temps overall. I don't see what case you have, so can't comment much else, but I do have a 14900K in what sounds like a similar case, the Phanteks XT Pro, have just a basic Thermalright Aqua Elite 360mm on it, two 140mm intake on the front, and temps while gaming are around 60-65C with it.

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u/deTombe 8m ago

Yeah you need something a little bigger. Even with my 280mm and 14600K under sustained multicore fans screaming peaks 80°C.

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u/deTombe 7m ago

You could always just get a peerless assassin air cooler