Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
💧 Liquid cooling sounds intimidating... but it's actually one of the easiest parts of a modern PC build!
In this episode of my PC Build Series, I'll walk you through installing an ASUS ROG Ryujin III ARGB Extreme AIO cooler onto an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X system. We'll cover what an AIO actually is, why CPUs need cooling, proper airflow, radiator placement, thermal paste, fan orientation, pump installation, and how to connect everything correctly.
Whether you're building your very first PC or just want to avoid common mistakes, this guide will help make liquid cooling a whole lot less scary.
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#PCBuild #PCBuilding #CustomPC #LiquidCooling #AIO #ASUSROG #AMD #Ryzen9950X #GamingPC #TechTutorial
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My build: pcpartpicker.com/user/snubsie/saved/#view=Htk84D
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Watch the Full PC Build Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYHKbaShxTHQVUHZfM8_44pjyI9LLzfe
* Parts List (and best deals!) // Affiliate links:
- Prices may differ
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor ($519.00 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/3O70PIU
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/YRWkZq
B&H: bhpho.to/3PjZZcr
CPU Cooler: Asus ROG Ryujin III ARGB Extreme 89.73 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($389.99 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/DyDM4q
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Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/bORgn6
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Memory: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($1359.99 @ Newegg - OOS) x 2
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Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/2anB4G
Storage: Kingston NV3 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($311.99 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/vPeg7N
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Storage: Kingston FURY Renegade G5 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($424.99 @ iBUYPOWER)
Amazon: amzn.to/4pTv8QB
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/N9AYrN
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Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card ($1699.99 @ B&H)
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Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/GKrYLB
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Case: Asus A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ Amazon)
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Power Supply: Asus TUF Gaming 1000G 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.99 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/LKeYQO
Newegg: click.linksynergy.com/link?id=qn*xL%2FagfY4&offerid=1786142.445835163683945762036176&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fasus-atx-3-0-compatible-atx12v-1000-w-80-plus-gold-certified-power-supply-tuf-gaming-1000g%2Fp%2FN82E16817320029%3Fitem%3DN82E16817320029
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Case Fan: Asus TUF GAMING TF120 ARGB White 76 CFM 120 mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/QjVx5z
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Case Fan: Asus TUF Gaming TR120 ARGB 77.4 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($68.54 @ Amazon)
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Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/55OBVD
Newegg: click.linksynergy.com/link?id=qn*xL%2FagfY4&offerid=1786142.4458310460165103099108139&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fasus-tuf-gaming-tf120-argb-white-case-fan%2Fp%2FN82E16835101094%3Fitem%3DN82E16835101094
B&H: bhpho.to/46KcvYO
Today's Goal
00:43 Why CPUs Need Cooling
02:01 What Is an AIO Cooler?
03:05 Understanding the Parts
04:14 Patreon Shoutout
05:02 Airflow Basics
06:39 Radiator Placement
07:43 Installing the Fans
10:07 Installing the Radiator
11:48 Thermal Paste Explained
13:02 Installing the CPU Block
14:49 Pump & Fan Connections
16:06 Build Progress Review
16:54 Next Episode Preview
Editor: @ColleenEdits
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Affiliate links listed above allow me to receive a small commission.
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FTC: Links marked with * are affiliate links
💧 Liquid cooling sounds intimidating... but it's actually one of the easiest parts of a modern PC build!
In this episode of my PC Build Series, I'll walk you through installing an ASUS ROG Ryujin III ARGB Extreme AIO cooler onto an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X system. We'll cover what an AIO actually is, why CPUs need cooling, proper airflow, radiator placement, thermal paste, fan orientation, pump installation, and how to connect everything correctly.
Whether you're building your very first PC or just want to avoid common mistakes, this guide will help make liquid cooling a whole lot less scary.
Support the channel!
❤️ Patreon: patreon.com/shannonmorse
⭐ Become a YouTube Member!
#PCBuild #PCBuilding #CustomPC #LiquidCooling #AIO #ASUSROG #AMD #Ryzen9950X #GamingPC #TechTutorial
ifixit.com/products/pro-tech-toolkit
My build: pcpartpicker.com/user/snubsie/saved/#view=Htk84D
📺
Watch the Full PC Build Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYHKbaShxTHQVUHZfM8_44pjyI9LLzfe
* Parts List (and best deals!) // Affiliate links:
- Prices may differ
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor ($519.00 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/3O70PIU
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/YRWkZq
B&H: bhpho.to/3PjZZcr
CPU Cooler: Asus ROG Ryujin III ARGB Extreme 89.73 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4bkdodD
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/DyDM4q
B&H: bhpho.to/46EWdR4
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/3NI9tO0
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/bORgn6
B&H: bhpho.to/4ubyfa7
Memory: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($1359.99 @ Newegg - OOS) x 2
Amazon: amzn.to/49SZug7
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/2anB4G
Storage: Kingston NV3 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($311.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4bSOyBO
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/vPeg7N
B&H: bhpho.to/4bpm9m9
Storage: Kingston FURY Renegade G5 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($424.99 @ iBUYPOWER)
Amazon: amzn.to/4pTv8QB
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/N9AYrN
B&H: bhpho.to/40dqbYK
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card ($1699.99 @ B&H)
Amazon: amzn.to/3NNmKos
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/GKrYLB
B&H: bhpho.to/46HyuQb
Case: Asus A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4bTH8yd
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/7a3BZO
Newegg: click.linksynergy.com/link?id=qn*xL%2FagfY4&offerid=1786142.445837726262477428148556&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fasus-atx-mid-tower-a31-tg-steel-plastic-tempered-glass-computer-case-white%2Fp%2FN82E16811173067%3Fitem%3DN82E16811173067
B&H: bhpho.to/4d3Fyu8
Power Supply: Asus TUF Gaming 1000G 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4qSDWHG
Best Buy: (similar option) bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/LKeYQO
Newegg: click.linksynergy.com/link?id=qn*xL%2FagfY4&offerid=1786142.445835163683945762036176&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fasus-atx-3-0-compatible-atx12v-1000-w-80-plus-gold-certified-power-supply-tuf-gaming-1000g%2Fp%2FN82E16817320029%3Fitem%3DN82E16817320029
B&H: bhpho.to/3N1pqPq
Case Fan: Asus TUF GAMING TF120 ARGB White 76 CFM 120 mm Fan ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/3YWIbG7
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/QjVx5z
Newegg: click.linksynergy.com/link?id=qn*xL%2FagfY4&offerid=1786142.4458310460165103099108139&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fasus-tuf-gaming-tf120-argb-white-case-fan%2Fp%2FN82E16835101094%3Fitem%3DN82E16835101094
B&H: bhpho.to/4uaSzs9
Case Fan: Asus TUF Gaming TR120 ARGB 77.4 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($68.54 @ Amazon)
Amazon: amzn.to/4rzKNpN
Best Buy: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/55OBVD
Newegg: click.linksynergy.com/link?id=qn*xL%2FagfY4&offerid=1786142.4458310460165103099108139&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fasus-tuf-gaming-tf120-argb-white-case-fan%2Fp%2FN82E16835101094%3Fitem%3DN82E16835101094
B&H: bhpho.to/46KcvYO
Today's Goal
00:43 Why CPUs Need Cooling
02:01 What Is an AIO Cooler?
03:05 Understanding the Parts
04:14 Patreon Shoutout
05:02 Airflow Basics
06:39 Radiator Placement
07:43 Installing the Fans
10:07 Installing the Radiator
11:48 Thermal Paste Explained
13:02 Installing the CPU Block
14:49 Pump & Fan Connections
16:06 Build Progress Review
16:54 Next Episode Preview
Editor: @ColleenEdits
😍 FTC DISCLAIMER 😍
Affiliate links listed above allow me to receive a small commission.
Code of Ethics:
morsecodecreative.com/code-of-ethics
FTC: Links marked with * are affiliate links
