What size AIO?

[T-Monkey]

I have built myself a PC and am wondering for future reference, what size my AIO should be? I currently am cooling my PC with AF120 fans and an MSI Core Frozr L. I plan on upgrading to an AIO in two years or so, and once I upgrade my system's CPU and GPU in a few years, I will then move on to CLC. I definitely know that I want to go with Corsair and no smaller than a 240mm size.

 

What are your guy's opinions on switching to a Corsair H100i, H115i, or H150i? I know it's way in advance, but I'm just curious and who knows, maybe I will upgrade sooner than anticipated!

 

Thanks!

[For Science!]

4 minutes ago, T-Monkey said:

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Bigger is almost exclusively better as long as it fits. A 240 mm is as good as a high-end air cooler, and a 360 mm will be better than essentially all air-coolers. 

[Fasauceome]

a 280 rad has 1.36 times the area of a 240 rad, and a 360 rad has 1.1 times the area of a 280 rad. Factor that in with prices, and a 280 usually shakes out to be best value, but few cases support it. 360 has best performance, but even fewer support that. Of course, you could shoot for the mighty 420 rad, if you want to live as a god amongst men

[T-Monkey]

19 hours ago, fasauceome said:

a 280 rad has 1.36 times the area of a 240 rad, and a 360 rad has 1.1 times the area of a 280 rad. Factor that in with prices, and a 280 usually shakes out to be best value, but few cases support it. 360 has best performance, but even fewer support that. Of course, you could shoot for the mighty 420 rad, if you want to live as a god amongst men

My case can support up to a 360mm radiator but only in the front of my chassis. The only problem is that the 275R doesn't have a whole lot of airflow with its front panel. I think a top-mounted 280mm radiator would be the best for value as you stated above, and it's the second largest radiator I could possibly fit in my build.

 

Thank you for your help!