If you want, I can: provide a parts list for a specific budget, generate HOTAS keybind recommendations for a starter loadout, or create an OBS scene layout and stream settings tuned for Star Citizen. Which would you like?
Setting everything to "Low" actually hurts performance because the CPU has to work harder to render low-res assets. Star Citizen Gaming Setup REPACK
Do not use "Very High" on everything. That is for screenshots. If you want, I can: provide a parts
The .cfg REPACK: Create a user.cfg file in the Star Citizen Live folder. If you want
Con_Restricted = 0
r_SSReflections = 0
r_VSync = 0
e_ShadowsMaxTexRes = 512
r_TexturesStreamPoolSize = 4096
This forces lower shadow resolution and larger texture pools, eliminating pop-in.
Star Citizen does not produce sustained synthetic load. It produces spiky load (quantum jumps, entering atmo). Liquid cooling has thermal inertia that actually hurts—the fans ramp up too slowly.
REPACK Choice: Noctua NH-D15 or Deepcool AK620 (dual-tower air coolers).
Pair with a high-airflow case (Fractal Torrent or Lian Li Lancool 216). Set a flat fan curve: 40% until 70°C, then 100% at 80°C. Your 7800X3D will live at 65°C.