Without the side panel, the temps are like 10-15C lower than with the side panel, so without they go up to about 78C under full load but do hit 90C and the clock frequencies are dialed back with the panel on.
That is already with a CO value of -10 across all cores.
I will probably need a different case altogether, or just get rid of the solid front panel (those vents on it are too small) and replace it with a custom mesh.
Thankfully, for now, in CPU-Z the scores are ~6500 without the side panel and ~6300 with the panel, so with the AIO and more powerful fans on it, it's pretty close to working optimally, even if not quite there yet.
I also tried it with 5x120mm case fans and an air cooler, it was slightly worse than the AIO. Also tried multiple different thermal pastes, didn't make much of a difference. Might also just be cursed and have ghosts in it, go figure.
Yep I guess the case is the limiting factor then, no CPU cooler can do much if the case traps the hot air inside. Though 5 fans should be enough to force quite some air to move already.
I had a fully new build so used one of the well reviewed Fractal cases to get good airflow, with 5x140mm case fans.
Without the side panel, the temps are like 10-15C lower than with the side panel, so without they go up to about 78C under full load but do hit 90C and the clock frequencies are dialed back with the panel on.
That is already with a CO value of -10 across all cores.
I will probably need a different case altogether, or just get rid of the solid front panel (those vents on it are too small) and replace it with a custom mesh.
Thankfully, for now, in CPU-Z the scores are ~6500 without the side panel and ~6300 with the panel, so with the AIO and more powerful fans on it, it's pretty close to working optimally, even if not quite there yet.
I also tried it with 5x120mm case fans and an air cooler, it was slightly worse than the AIO. Also tried multiple different thermal pastes, didn't make much of a difference. Might also just be cursed and have ghosts in it, go figure.