A question regarding the difference between a gaming computer and a computer for video editing from the aspect of case and cooling. Undoubtedly both computers should be extremely powerful, but do they both heat up to the same extent? Is it correct to say that a computer designed exclusively for video editing will not heat up significantly while working on the timeline (while editing) and will heat up more during Export? And if this is true, is it possible to “make do” with good air cooling (Noctua NH-D15) in combination with a quiet case but with less Airflow? (Video editors prefer the quiet). Even Puget System who specialize in video and graphics editing computers use air cooling and the Fractal Design Define 7 case is known more for its silence than its airflow, even when it comes to the 13900K or 12900K (these are their two powerful computers – on the right).
In my own case, I am building a computer designed exclusively for editing (mainly Premiere, but also After, Photoshop and Illustrator). RTX3090 graphics card, DDR5 64GB memory, several NVME and SSD drives and an Intel 13900K processor. I try to avoid liquid cooling because of the risks involved and the need for regular maintenance, so I’m looking for the justification for air cooling (and specifically, the Noctua NH-D15). I am wondering about the type of case that is best suited for the type of expected load: work during the day on the timeline and Export at night which I don’t mind being slower because the processor will slow itself down so as not to overheat.
Are my assumptions correct? Will a silent case do the trick?