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The h100i Pro is $189 AUD for me. Pretty pricey but I know they have a good rep

Hey guys, So I have come up with 3 options for my AIO cooler, I'm going to be using it on an i5-8600k. My options are: Deepcool Gamer Storm Castle 240/280mm: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/42893/deepcool-gamer-storm-castle-240-rgb-aio-cpu-liquid-cooler This cooler seems to have really solid build quality and it uses an Asetek pump which leads me to believe that it will be longer lasting than a Cooler Master pump, also nice RGB included. This is retailing for $169-$199 AUD Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R 240mm: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/41540/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240r-addressable-rgb-aio-cooler Nice looking RGB and overall build quality but the joins between the pump block and tubing and radiator and tubing are questionable and look like they could easily come undone as it is only heatshrink slightly apart. Apparently it has good performance per dollar and is reasonably quiet. This retails for $129 AUD NZXT Kraken X52 240mm: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37478 Aaaaand this is the well known NZXT Kraken model with infinity mirror design and decent cooling, it is the most expensive of the three and I know the build quality is pretty good but the software is buggy and crap (according to the internet). This model also uses an Asetek pump AND has the longest warranty of the three (6 years). This is selling for $219 AUD Currently leaning towards the Deepcool model (Option 1) for the Asetek pump, nicer build quality, more solid pump connections between tubing and cheaper price but what would you guys do? I'm pretty wary of leaks and it's important to me that this AIO will last for a few years to come. Thanks for your help

Oh sure, not a problem I'll check out other brands of AIO and see how they compare. Price is a pretty big factor for me with this build which is why the ML240R looked like a good option.

Awesome thanks for your response, I'll definitely keep that in mind. What is it you mean by 'CL AIOs'? Thanks.

Hi everyone, I'm looking to overclock an i5-8600k and the ML240R from CoolerMaster looks like a good deal but I always hear stories about AIOs leaking into the system. Does anyone have first experience with this AIO or dealing with CoolerMaster's warranty system? Would they be as good as say, any NZXT Kraken Model, in terms of reliability at least? I am aiming for nice looking build and a clunky looking air cooler would pretty much ruin that and my chances of OCing. Custom loop is out of the question for me as I have no experience in this field and I know they require maintenance on a regular basis which can be tricky work. Cheers.