Review on ARCTIC Freezer 7 X - Compact CPU Cooler with 100mm PWM 🌬️ Fan, Intel & AMD Socket Compatibility, 300-2000 RPM (PWM Controlled), Pre-Applied MX-2 Thermal Paste by Marco Roberson

I have a mini-ITX system so heat is only part of the story. I've recently noticed that my Ryzen is around 55-60C when idling and hitting close to 100C in AIDA64 and Blender renders. After installing Freezer 7X, I noticed that my idle temps got a little better (50-55°C), but now I never go above 80°C in AIDA64 or Blender renderings. I didn't even touch my fan curve or anything. It's also incredibly quiet, even during stress tests. I also noticed that the heatsink doesn't cover the entire CPU - I've read that's normal, but it looks a little concerning for people who have been using the Wraith Stealth for a while. The process REALLY required me to disassemble my motherboard to install the plastic fan brackets as the Wraith Stealth doesn't require it. Also, the guide on the ARCTIC website is incredibly poor - it misses the fact that you have to unscrew the mounts a bit on the side to get them deep enough to attach to the plastic Ryzen mounts. Update: So I've had it for over a couple of weeks and about a week after I installed it it started making a rattling/humming noise. I can only stop it by *lightly* tapping the top of the device. I loosened and tightened the screws and couldn't get it to stop. Too bad because the cooling is amazing. Update 2: The rattling has stopped, I don't know what happened but it's gone now. I must have been unlucky or something.