AIO CPU Water Coolers

[ShivamPlays]

What is better in terms of overall performance (price does not matter)

 

NZXT Kraken x61

Swiftech H220-X

Cooler Master Nepton 240M

 

Also, which fan would be good if it was suggested to replace the included ones? Push/Pull? RPM?

 

[79wjd]

x61 > 220x > 240m 

[Enderman]

220x > x61 > 240m 

The X61 is better than the H220x.

 

The 220x is only a 240mm radiator and is several degrees worse in performance.

[79wjd]

@Enderman 

 

*derp* read that as 240x 

[Enderman]

@Enderman 

 

*derp* read that as 240x 

 

 

x61 > H220x > 240m

[Faceman]

Nepton 240M. What they don't tell you about the X61, is that it only performs better than everything else when the fans are at 100%. When the fans are at a more realistic 7v/1500rpm, a lot of other coolers outperform it. Its also noisy.

I recommend the Nepton 240M because it is brand new, performs incredibly well, and is easily the most quiet AIO on the market. Also less expensive than the other two.

[ShivamPlays]

Thanks for your help, ill definetly consider the 240M.

 

What are its advantages/disadvantages when compared to the 280L?

[ShivamPlays]

Nepton 240M. What they don't tell you about the X61, is that it only performs better than everything else when the fans are at 100%. When the fans are at a more realistic 7v/1500rpm, a lot of other coolers outperform it. Its also noisy.

I recommend the Nepton 240M because it is brand new, performs incredibly well, and is easily the most quiet AIO on the market. Also less expensive than the other two.

Thanks for your help, ill definetly consider the 240M.

 

What are its advantages/disadvantages when compared to the 280L?

[Faceman]

Thanks for your help, ill definetly consider the 240M.

 

What are its advantages/disadvantages when compared to the 280L?

The 280L is 280mm AIO compared to 240mm of the Nepton.  So make sure it will fit inside your case.

 

While the Nepton 280L is fantastic, especially at medium rpms(~1500) it is more loud than the Nepton 240M, and it doesn't have square fans, which helps with static pressure.

 

They are both fantastic AIOs, and if they will both fit inside your chassis, you can't go wrong with either.  I just value silent operation more than 1-2C lower temperatures, which is why I recommend the 240M.  I think they are the same price right now in the U.S.

[ShivamPlays]

The 280L is 280mm AIO compared to 240mm of the Nepton.  So make sure it will fit inside your case.

 

While the Nepton 280L is fantastic, especially at medium rpms(~1500) it is more loud than the Nepton 240M, and it doesn't have square fans, which helps with static pressure.

 

They are both fantastic AIOs, and if they will both fit inside your chassis, you can't go wrong with either.  I just value silent operation more than 1-2C lower temperatures, which is why I recommend the 240M.  I think they are the same price right now in the U.S.

thanks for your descriptive answer. you helped a lot! would you suggest watercooling a single 980/970 or would air be sufficient?

[Faceman]

thanks for your descriptive answer. you helped a lot! would you suggest watercooling a single 980/970 or would air be sufficient?

These are such low TDP GPUs, that air is sufficient, even for 1300-1400Mhz overclocks.  I would go for a 970 over a 980, because the price:performance is so much better with a 970, and you can always add a 2nd for SLI.

 

Are you talking about doing a G10 modification to the 970?  If you are, I did a G10 mod to my 780, and I love it.  Lots of people have done G10 mods to their 970s and getting excellent results.  1500Mhz OCs with temperatures in the low 50s.  It doesn't cost much either, less than $100!  I know you live in Canada, but if you're thinking of going AIO for both CPU and GPU, you should check out my How To Water Cool a Single CPU + GPU for Under $200 USD Guide.