Is the Cooler Master ML360 SUB-ZERO hitting a thermal wall?
Using a Peltier-based cooler for this game is like trying to freeze a fireball with a fridge—it's just insane. Under the extreme pressure of a 64-player encounter, the ML360 SUB-ZERO's semiconductor unit was working overtime, but the radiator couldn't dump the heat fast enough, leaving the coolant temperature hovering around 45-50℃. I tried lowering the CPU power draw via software first, but I lost 30 FPS instantly, which was a joke. I ended up just cranking all three 12cm radiator fans to a full 2100 RPM and set the pump to its absolute maximum speed. HWInfo showed the core temps plummet from 88℃ down to 62-68℃, finally unlocking the full performance. I did notice a high-pitched whine from the pump at 100%, so I dialed it back to 90% to kill the noise. Even with a 95% CPU load, it now holds a steady 5.4GHz. I exported the telemetry data to analyze the curves, and the fan speed is locked at 2100 RPM.
