Octavialicious

Good idea, but do they have any slightly cheaper ones? I see some stuff from XSPC for a bit cheaper (It's probs because of the Vardar fans, in my systems I have a strict guideline of S12A-ULN only so they would go to waste)

My computer is driving me crazy with temps, so I just said screw it and I'm going to watercool. I'm quite familiar with it, I'm just not too sure which fittings I would need. Questions: 1. Performance PCs is the go to now a days, right? 2. What is an affordable pump/res combo that looks kinda like what Jay has in Skunkworks? I was thinking GPU block (don't need one, going to buy an R9-290 with a block probably), 360mm + 240mm rad, then tubing coolant etc. I will probs add a block in later... What kind of fittings do I need? Barb is fine, cheaper the better If someone would like to do a rough sketch of what I should buy, I would be very grateful. Budget is like $300 without GPU/CPU block. Thanks

what are you on about smh... No offense my man but that was the dumbest thing I've read all day

Noctua NH-U9DXi4

Nope, worked just fine don't put 140mm fans in the front though, use 120mm as they have no clearance issues My Xeons are for sale if you're interested!

In my quest for total silence, these must go. Check out my hardwareswap post if you want to get into dual xeon glory! https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/47h35c/usaca_h_12_cores_24_thread_combo_2x_xeon_x5680/

You usually have to buy a dB meter, but I just know from calculations

Over ear is most definitely better, but if you have background noise like you said it is hell. That's why I went insane and spent so much on making my PC 15dB... (soon to be <8dB!) With background noise in mind, I would recommend the closed Shure SRH-1540. Absolutely adored mine