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Info: OS: Windows 11 Home Specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DHcjrD BIOS: Latest update / 0821 New rig with 7900X and a NZXT Kraken Z63. This is my first time using an AIO and I just used the thermal paste that was pre-applied to the pump. I'm not sure what my issue is but temps are hitting...

Uhh now I think I might be having problems. CPU is reaching 90 just browsing the web and installing things in the background. The thermal paste was pre applied on the kraken so I assumed it was fine, not sure if that's my problem.

Oh I will be. I just wanted to make sure everything was in working order before cable managing. Though working with the Kraken is tough for cable management, first time using an AIO, not used to all the wires. And I’m quite sure the back fan is exhausting, judging by feeling the air direction.

Not really no, the build is a day old, so in the day since my 7900x idles around 40 and gets up to 70 or so, 80 being the max. There is a bit of whine from the pump, but that's it.

Are you saying to have the AIO fans mounted on the case with the rad in front? The opposite of what I have now? Then have the fans set to intake air through it?

Info: OS: Windows 11 Home Specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/mikeysxe/saved/PJHh99 BIOS: Latest update / 0821 Problems: Freshly built and have questions about the mounting of my AIO and fan orientation. Im using an NZXT Kraken Z63 and I currently have it mounted on the back panel, as shwon in...

I’m installing a new cooler and was wondering if I’ve cleaned the thermal paste off the cpu enough. It seems to have been applied hastily by the manufacturer, first time doing this, so apologizes for the noobish question.