Liquid Cooling Power Supply Necessary for Ryzen 3 3100?

I've been looking into building a PC with an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 CPU. I'm wondering if liquid cooling is necessary for the power supply when using this CPU?

@Topcat210, the Ryzen 3 3100 doesn't require liquid cooling for its power supply. It has a TDP of 65 watts, which can be managed well by an air cooler or even the CPU's integrated heatsink. You won't need to worry about liquid cooling for your power supply until you start adding more components that generate heat.

@thefastestgun That's good to know! So it's mostly the GPU and other components that would require additional cooling, not the Ryzen 3 3100 CPU itself?

@crypticspider, correct! The CPU is pretty efficient at cooling itself, but if you're building a high-end system with a powerful GPU or multiple storage drives, that might be when you'd want to consider liquid cooling. Also, check out this TechReviewer article Choosing the Best Power Supply for AMD's Ryzen 3 3100 CPU for more information on choosing the best power supply for AMD's Ryzen 3 3100 CPU.

@ChrisTheGirl, thanks for sharing that link! I'll have a look at it. Just out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on the efficiency and wattage requirements of a power supply for this CPU? Do you think an 850-watt power supply would be sufficient?

@Topcat210, an 850-watt power supply should certainly cover the Ryzen 3 3100's needs, as well as some additional components. However, it all depends on what other hardware you plan to use in your build. If you're going for a more powerful GPU or adding more storage drives, you might need to bump up the wattage.

@thefastestgun, that makes sense! I found from my own experience that having an extra 100-150 watts of buffer can be useful when building a PC. This can help accommodate any unexpected power surges or additional components in the future. So it's always good to go with a slightly higher wattage power supply than what you initially calculate.

@ChrisTheGirl, you're right! I'll keep that in mind while selecting my power supply. Thanks for all the advice, everyone!

No problem, @Topcat210! Good luck with your PC build and feel free to ask if you have any more questions.

Good luck as well, @Topcat210. And remember, always do some research on the components you're planning to use in your system. Happy building!

@crypticspider, absolutely! Knowledge is power when it comes to building a PC. Have a great time with your builds, everyone!