The original post: /r/buildapc by /u/london_radio_days on 2025-03-13 02:23:58.

I’m currently planning out the parts for my new PC, basically got everything down except for the CPU cooler. I am not sure if I should go with air cooler or AIO for 9800x3d. I would prefer to get the air cooler due to reliability, i was thinking Peerless Assassin 120 SE, but i don’t know how hot does 9800x3d run and if air cooler will be enough for it. If opting for AIO, i’d most likely get Liquid Freezer III 360. Yeah 360 seems like an overkill but f it we ball. I am fully aware that 360 AIO will cool CPU better than air cooler, but if air cooler is enough to be 100% sure that 9800x3d will not thermal throttle i’d choose it over AIO any day.