Need to cool down my 13900kf. What can be done?
I was gifted a pre-built from microcenter back in December 2024.
But unfortunately, it has a 13900kf and when I play a 3d game (example, Apex Legends) on 1080p/60fps, I get (according to hwinfo) average temps of 83-86 and peak of 94 to 100.
For a cooler, I have this Lian Li 240mm Galahad II .
Going to order some Grizzly PTM but some have suggested getting a new cooler since mine is pretty small for this CPU.
At a PC store near me (eg. locally and quickly), I have available:
MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 for $93
MSI MAG CORELIQUID A12 360 for $88
MSI MAG Coreliquid A15 360 for $113
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 360 for $180
Antec Vortex 360 for $135 (without the screen)
Or should I just purchase on amazon the
Arctic Liquid Freezing III Pro for $80
The case I have is the O11 mini from Liam Li
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My MOBO is an MSI z790 edge wifi
Any recommendation?
PS: One thing that scares me is the radiator/fan HITTING the pump.
The Lian li one I have is already has the fan/radiator almost touching the pump.
Posted Aug 21, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC