Hi I'm new to the forum so I apologize if I picked the wrong category to post this in, but anyways I'm looking to build a new system soon and I decided to use a closed loop water cooler like the Corsair H100i or NZXT Kraken since they are receiving fantastic reviews and a lot of people use them now, but while trying to find a water cooler I came across a few pretty conflicting views. Some people said that if you got a premium air cooler like the Noctua NH-D14 that it would perform just like the closed loop system except it would be quieter than a closed loop system, cheaper than a closed loop system, and that it would last a lot longer than a closed loop system because apparently closed loop water cooling systems need to be replaced every 3-5 years. I saw those comments and ever since then I've been on the fence about getting a closed loop system. I heard that it was the best system that you could get next to a full water cooling system with an independent pump, but if the difference is something small like a couple of degrees and a couple of really loud fans then I would rather spend my money on a premium air cooler. So I was wondering what are you guys thoughts about this subject? Can a premium air cooler really perform as good as a water cooler if it's a closed loop system, or are those people full of bull? Thanks.