Question Please help find a way to cool this CPU / Tower case combo

[chris96993]

So this is my current setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CmmwXP

I plan on upgrading with this bundle: https://www.microcenter.com/product...-s5-32gb-kit-ddr5-6000,-computer-build-bundle

I hear this cpu can run hot. The only cooling i ever used is a stock fan for my cpu. I'm hoping I can still use my existing case and PSU. I like my case but don't know if it even has room for an AIO cooler, and I would prefer not to spend another $100+.. So can I get away with cooling this pc with an air cooler? Can I still use this case for the bundle upgrade? If I can keep using this case, please suggest how to go about finding the right cooler.

What I use my PC for - honestly just playing Fortnite, but I play on lowest possible settings so that I can maximize the FPS output.

 

[punkncat]

To be honest, your best bet here is to look at BIOS updates and consider a 5xxx AMD CPU. Alongside that, a good CPU cooler and a new graphics card wouldn't hurt.

 

[chris96993]

To be honest, your best bet here is to look at BIOS updates and consider a 5xxx AMD CPU. Alongside that, a good CPU cooler and a new graphics card wouldn't hurt.

I know my gpu isnt amazing, but honestly I don't think i should upgrade for a cpu based game. Is AMD going to perform better than the intel?

Here is the AMD bundle alternative: https://www.microcenter.com/product...ies-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle

 

[punkncat]

I think you might have missed the point, however, if the choice is a 14th gen K skew Intel or AMD, go AMD.

There is a WHOLE lot of room for improvement above a 1070 graphics card, even being frugal.

 

[chris96993]

I think you might have missed the point, however, if the choice is a 14th gen K skew Intel or AMD, go AMD.

There is a WHOLE lot of room for improvement above a 1070 graphics card, even being frugal.

Ah I missed this, but I do have an RTX 2060 gpu it just wasn't on part picker, so I think that should suffice