Help choosing AIO liquid cooler

[tacticious]

I will be buying an AIO LQ for an i7-6700k on an Asus z170i Pro Gaming mobo in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX case.

I am having problems choosing a good cooler just because there are so many options.

I was thinking of H80i v2, H115i, X41 or any other suggestions?

[Aytex]

NZXT X62  

 

infinity mirror trippy af

[HKZeroFive]

120mm and 140mm AIOs - skip them. There are cheaper and better performing air coolers available that are quieter and have less points of failure.

 

280mm AIOs like the Corsair H115i are a different class. They're pretty much as good as you can get for an AIO cooler without dropping a few hundred.

[tacticious]

6 minutes ago, Aytex said:

NZXT X62  

 

infinity mirror trippy af

I am gonna assume you mean X61?

*edit since the x62 isn't out yet, not in sweden at least

[Aytex]

Just now, tacticious said:

I am gonna assume you mean X61?

NZXT released a new line 

All-new Kraken

[LukaH]

2 minutes ago, tacticious said:

I am gonna assume you mean X61?

no he means the x62 

https://www.nzxt.com/products/kraken-x62

 

and yes any aio just not the single rad ones and you are good

[tacticious]

5 minutes ago, LukaH said:

no he means the x62 

https://www.nzxt.com/products/kraken-x62

 

and yes any aio just not the single rad ones and you are good

 

5 minutes ago, Aytex said:

NZXT released a new line 

All-new Kraken

Yeah but it's gonna be a month before they become avilable here in sweden so that's a no go

[Aytex]

Just now, tacticious said:

 

Yeah but it's gonna be a month before they become avilable here in sweden so that's a no go

go for the h115i v2 or a x61 then, get some nice fans to go along with it as well

stock fans on both are pretty cancer

[tacticious]

Just now, Aytex said:

go for the h115i v2 or a x61 then, get some nice fans to go along with it as well

stock fans on both are pretty cancer

any recommendations that aren't too expensive?

[Aytex]

Just now, tacticious said:

any recommendations that aren't too expensive?

fans or different AiO's?

[tacticious]

Just now, Aytex said:

fans or different AiO's?

Fans, 140mm

[Aytex]

Just now, tacticious said:

Fans, 140mm

Well nf-12 and silent wings are round $20

Cougar vortex/ Phanteks pf-140  around the cheaper side

[Energycore]

54 minutes ago, tacticious said:

I will be buying an AIO LQ for an i7-6700k on an Asus z170i Pro Gaming mobo in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX case.

I am having problems choosing a good cooler just because there are so many options.

I was thinking of H80i v2, H115i, X41 or any other suggestions?

Performance option: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FFFPxr/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101

Budget Option: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FFFPxr/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101 (replace those fans with NF-F12s for $40, or with Fractal HP-12s for $30 if you like)

[atomicus]

3 hours ago, tacticious said:

I will be buying an AIO LQ for an i7-6700k on an Asus z170i Pro Gaming mobo in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX case.

I am having problems choosing a good cooler just because there are so many options.

I was thinking of H80i v2, H115i, X41 or any other suggestions?

 

It baffles me how many threads like this I see with numerous replies and NOBODY mentions the EK Predator range!! What's wrong with you people? You can't have a conversation about AIOs without mentioning the SINGLE BEST PRODUCT on the market!! Yes, it comes at a price above the other options, but there is a VERY good reason for that... it's basically custom loop components for half the price a custom loop would cost, but with zero maintenance. OP, don't take my word for it, just read the reviews. If you want the best AIO, get the Predator. If you can't afford it, and still want an AIO, it really doesn't matter to be honest... there is very little to separate them, so just go with the one you like the look of the most.

 

If you are on a budget, I have to ask WHY you want an AIO? Do you think it will offer far superior performance to an air cooler? Because it won't. Some are slightly better (only slightly mind), while others are worse. There's a lot of misinformation and clever marketing surround these items, which lead people to believe they are some uber cooling solution that kick all air coolers to the curb... that is simply not the case. When it comes to price/performance, a top end air cooler from Noctua or Cryorig wins all day long.