What AIO is sufficient for a 7800X3D? PC NERDS GTFIH.

[aids]

Got a new PC, the existing AIO leaves the CPU running super fucking hot even idling, so I want a new one.
Ideally 240mm so I don't need to mount it to the ceiling where there are already exhaust fans (existing AIO is 240mm, will the difference be negligible in this case?)
Any recommendations?

 

[trump]

I think it's more about brand when it comes to water coolers

 

[aids]

I think it's more about brand when it comes to water coolers

Do you have any recommendations?

 

[Gomez]

NZXT Kraken Elite
seems like a good option
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[Micrognathic]

Did you build the pc yourself, or is it a prebuilt?

Assuming you built it yourself, did u do it properly? It could be a thermal contact issue rather than the AIO itself. Did you remove the plastic sticker? Did you apply an adequate amount of thermalpaste?

Just know that 7800x3d has a flaw that causes it to have high idle temps because of the way the chip is designed.

Here's what I found based on a quick search. You can read more about it.

That said, if your existing AIO is genuinely dead, my recommendation would be the arctic liquid Freezer III

These Are The Best CPU Coolers For Ryzen 7 7800X3D In 2025 - Tech4Gamers

Tech4Gaamers brings you a complete buying guide going through the Best CPU Coolers For Ryzen 7 7800X3D to help you pick your next cooler.

tech4gamers.com

This was also based on a quick search and a video I skimmed through. Def check them out, they go into more detail

Did u stress test the cpu via Cinebench or any stress testing software? If not, please do that asap!!!

 

[aids]

Did you build the pc yourself, or is it a prebuilt?

Assuming you built it yourself, did u do it properly? It could be a thermal contact issue rather than the AIO itself. Did you remove the plastic sticker? Did you apply an adequate amount of thermalpaste?

Just know that 7800x3d has a flaw that causes it to have high idle temps because of the way the chip is designed.


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Here's what I found based on a quick search. You can read more about it.

That said, if your existing AIO is genuinely dead, my recommendation would be the arctic liquid Freezer III

These Are The Best CPU Coolers For Ryzen 7 7800X3D In 2025 - Tech4Gamers

Tech4Gaamers brings you a complete buying guide going through the Best CPU Coolers For Ryzen 7 7800X3D to help you pick your next cooler.

tech4gamers.com

This was also based on a quick search and a video I skimmed through. Def check them out, they go into more detail

Did u stress test the cpu via Cinebench or any stress testing software? If not, please do that asap!!!

Mogger research.
And no, prebuilt (i.e., custom made/tested for me) PC from Aftershock PC.
If it has high idle temps then I'll just run low fan speed and tank the high temps since it's no big deal.
Cheers brochacho.

 

[Clav's Baseball Cup]

What do you mean by “really hot temps”. If it’s constantly throttling with a 240 aio you have fucked something up

 

[SomaliSub5]

arctic liquid freezer III, if you have an X3D i would recomment atleast a 280

240isnt enoug tbh

 

[flows5991]

any kind of 360mm liquid cooler will be fine
also mirin the cpu

 

[flows5991]

This was also based on a quick search and a video I skimmed through. Def check them out, they go into more detail

Did u stress test the cpu via Cinebench or any stress testing software? If not, please do that asap!!!

this will tell the truth about his aio cooler but i think high end tower cooler is more reliable than aio

 

[aids]

What do you mean by “really hot temps”. If it’s constantly throttling with a 240 aio you have fucked something up

Idles at sometimes above 50.
But sits in the 40s for the most part it seems.