Pushing Jonsbo CR-1400 ARGB to the limit in Frostpunk 2
In a sim like Frostpunk 2, my CPU was basically acting as a space heater—it was a total execution of the Jonsbo CR-1400. This tiny cooler just couldn't move heat fast enough during all-core loads, with temps pinning at 98°C and clocks dropping to 2.8GHz, which is a joke. I tried ripping the side panel off my case, but while that dropped temps by 4°C, dust covered the fins in ten minutes—a total nightmare. I ended up redesigning the case airflow, swapping the front fans to high-pressure intake and forcing the CR-1400 to 2200 RPM. HWInfo finally showed temps suppressed between 85-89°C; still hot, but at least the forced throttling stopped. I did notice a slight bearing whine at max speed, which I fixed with a tiny drop of lubricant. CPU power draw sat at 110-130W with fan noise hitting 42dB. I exported the logs and the fan speed stayed locked at 2100-2200RPM.
