Best AIO Cooler

[Benjamin818]

Hey guys, I have a question: Which is better? Thermaltake Water Ultimate 3.0 360 RGB, Corsair H115i or EK-XLC 360?

[rn8686]

EK 360 is best. 

[HKZeroFive]

The Corsair H115i doesn't compare to the other two.

 

The EKWB XLC Predator 360 is basically the pinnacle of AIO coolers.

[MorganO]

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

The Corsair H115i doesn't compare to the other two.

 

The EKWB XLC Predator 360 is basically the pinnacle of AIO coolers.

and also very expensive in comparison

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, KOMTechAndGaming said:

and also very expensive in comparison

I think that goes without saying.

[MorganO]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

I think that goes without saying.

obviously

[Shimejii]

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xlc-predator-360-incl-qdc is around 215 USD which is quite expensive but worth it if you have a high temp CPU or GPU

[atomicus]

Thumbs up for the EK 360. They also have a new 280 option available, should the 360 be too big for your case (it is quite substantial). EK have a compatibility checker, or you can just Google if your case isn't in their list. The pump is attached to the rad, so that makes it quite a bit larger than your average AIO. The quality can't be faulted though, you won't find anything better and it's as close you can get to a custom loop with zero maintenance. The 360 (and 280) have the QDC fittings also, so it's easily and quickly expandable with a pre-filled GPU block if you wanted to go that route. As mentioned though, it's not cheap... but the best never is!  

[meenmeen1103]

I have no basis for comparison, but I am using the Thermaltake one and it's great. Don't notice any pump noise out of it, but the fan controller is awkward. Have it mounted outside the case for easier access, but don't find myself messing with it much.

[Benjamin818]

Thank you guys.

[Simon771]

I wouldn't call that one from EKWB AIO cooler

It's more like custom water loop 2go.

 

So yeah, EKWB wins.

[Benjamin818]

22 minutes ago, Simon771 said:

I wouldn't call that one from EKWB AIO cooler

It's more like custom water loop 2go.

 

So yeah, EKWB wins.

OK, so if we discuss this, then let's talk about the Vardar fans. Corsair's ML PRO series or Vardar fans or anything else? ( I really like the ML PRO series, but the Cougar's CFD fans are also great. (Not as cool, as the ML ) ( Blue LED = Advantage  )

[Simon771]

3 minutes ago, Benjamin818 said:

OK, so if we discuss this, then let's talk about the Vardar fans. Corsair's ML PRO series or Vardar fans or anything else? ( I really like the ML PRO series, but the Cougar's CFD fans are also great. (Not as cool, as the ML ) ( Blue LED = Advantage  )

Fans are not my expertise sadly.

I know that vardar fans are supposed to be superior for cooling radiators in your PC, but I bought one of those fans, and I don't like it one bit.

The only thing that I don't like from EKWB, are those fans.

 

Corsair SP fans are one of the best, but they are also not that cheap, so I didn't risk my money to test them. But they do get good reviews.

[Benjamin818]

Just now, Simon771 said:

Fans are not my expertise sadly.

I know that vardar fans are supposed to be superior for cooling radiators in your PC, but I bought one of those fans, and I don't like it one bit.

The only thing that I don't like from EKWB, are those fans.

 

Corsair SP fans are one of the best, but they are also not that cheap, so I didn't risk my money to test them. But they do get good reviews.

Thanks!

[atomicus]

The Vardar fans are excellent and obviously come with the Predator anyway. I'm not sure why Simon says he doesn't like them? They get great reviews and are designed for radiator use. The Corsair ML120's are also excellent, but it makes NO sense to swap them over. That would be a pure aesthetic choice, as you're not going to see a justified performance difference (if any at all) that makes the cost worth it. Chances are you won't even see the fans on the Predator when it's mounted anyway, given you'd be mounting it top or front.