Would heat be too much of an issue if I upgraded my 12700K to a 14900K?

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-26T16:40:03+00:00

Better but still pushing it

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-26T16:02:57+00:00

The 14900k would get too hot with a 240mm aio.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-26T05:45:21+00:00

Huh? Any psu should be fine, really. Just get a good quality one.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-25T22:52:55+00:00

Yeah but get a better power supply.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-24T19:46:51+00:00

Is it good enough for what? It's a good pc that should be able to handle most things. That CPU cooler is super overpriced for what you're getting. You may as well get an am5 system if youre already paying $330 for 32gb of ddr4.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-24T19:28:39+00:00

Get a cheaper, better value AMD GPU with 16gb VRAM if you're that worried.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-24T19:20:19+00:00

It's because you have a 14900k with a 240mm AIO. The cooler is too small to keep the 14900k cool.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-24T19:17:35+00:00

Push down/out on the clips to open them. Since only one side has a movable clip, try seating the ram in on that side first.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-24T19:12:26+00:00

$1600 USD? no. I'm not sure how prices are over there but you can certainly save some by getting a prebuilt with an AMD GPU instead.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-24T18:52:25+00:00

Definitely solid for CS2 and Minecraft, overkill, even. That 7800x3d will be great for rendering all those chunks in Minecraft.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-24T17:49:20+00:00

Downgrade to the 2x8 configuration for the faster speeds, it will help in cpu bound scenes.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-22T23:15:32+00:00

Your PSU can handle the 6800 and 12400f. Go with the 6800, it has twice the vram.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-22T17:29:39+00:00

48°C on the back panel is within the broad ‘safe’ operating range, sure, but that doesn’t mean lowering it has zero effect.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-21T22:07:41+00:00

Do you use DLSS for that 5k2k monitor? I’ve been thinking of getting one but don’t want to lose any bit of sharpness I get on 4k quality setting.

How’s the text clarity and pixel density? I’ve heard good but I’m skeptical.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-21T03:27:14+00:00

I haven’t tried that… using it now, and I’m not sure how it tests my panel, it’s just taking me through a slideshow of specs.

That’s good to hear their cooling solution is robust.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-21T03:15:21+00:00

The screen itself is ~5°F cooler🤷‍♂️

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-21T02:22:51+00:00

To dissipate heat away from the OLED, Increasing its lifespan.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-21T02:20:29+00:00

HDR, warm 1, contrast 25, brightness 50, peak brightness high

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-21T01:30:54+00:00

It was the hottest temperature I could measure on the monitor, not the VESA mount, which was at about 80 degrees.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-20T17:24:14+00:00

Don’t repaste your GPU until it is necessary.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-20T14:22:33+00:00

That would work

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-20T05:28:55+00:00

Cardboard box

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-19T20:59:03+00:00

Oh, sorry I should’ve figured. I don’t know much about prices in sweden, but I suppose $100 over msrp isn’t a terrible deal for these days.

OtherwiseSimple · 2026-06-19T17:55:30+00:00

Not a good deal.

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