Liquid cooling uses a water block, a pump, and radiators to transfer heat from the processor to the environment. Could you explain in simple terms the thermodynamic cycle the fluid follows and what factors determine whether it actually provides an advantage over air in a typical desktop setup? When would you recommend switching to liquid cooling for CAD or 3D modeling use?
How does liquid cooling work in a PC, and when is it necessary?
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Thanks for the explanation, the fluid passes through the block where it absorbs heat from the CPU, the pump pushes it to the radiator where the air dissipates it, and it returns to the block. The advantage over air depends on the radiator's dissipation capacity, the flow, and the ambient temperature. In CAD or 3D modeling, it would switch to liquid when the processor exceeds 80°C under sustained load. Have you tried any AIO solutions on your machine yet?