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I want to kind of throw a cog in the loop here... I see all this junk all over saying this is the best (I guess they are called AIO coolers now?), etc... I was wondering if someone had actual data too though. I know that it can only cool it so much but I would love to see data on which ones truly do cool better in a temperature fashion... If that makes any sort of sense...

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AIO coolers have been around for a while. Nothing new, and there's plenty of research already. I think good air cooling still beats the majority of AIO coolers. 

 

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Maybe this video by GamersNexus will be helpful for you:

 

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I don't have experience with AIO coolers because I prefer air.

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Not really understanding your question but here is a great video form Gamers Nexus on the best AIO CPU coolers from last year.

 

 

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30 minutes ago, digidoggie18 said:

know that it can only cool it so much but I would love to see data on which ones truly do cool better in a temperature fashion.

Do you mean like what temperature is keeps a CPU at? Because that varies a lot. 

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Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

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30 minutes ago, DarkEnergy said:

AIO coolers have been around for a while. Nothing new, and there's plenty of research already. I think good air cooling still beats the majority of AIO coolers. 

I do realize that... I bought mine about 5 years ago... back then I had never heard of them called AIO coolers... I haven't bought another one since but still I overclock like crazy so a liquid is needed... Currently I am overclocked to 4.6ghz on mine...

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11 minutes ago, JM21 said:

Not really understanding your question but here is a great video form Gamers Nexus on the best AIO CPU coolers from last year.

 

 

Basically I wanted to know which AIO cooler truly cools your PC the most...

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10 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Do you mean like what temperature is keeps a CPU at? Because that varies a lot. 

Essentially to an extent... I want to know what cooler will handle the most heat load and does well with it... not just this one is the best because we say it is and because it doesn't leak ...

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Just now, digidoggie18 said:

Essentially to an extent... I want to know what cooler will handle the most heat load and does well with it... not just this one is the best because we say it is and because it doesn't leak ...

Not leaking is pretty important. Also you can always trust GamersNexus to give a really thorough overview.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

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Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

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23 minutes ago, Cyberspirit said:

Maybe this video by GamersNexus will be helpful for you:

 

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I don't have experience with AIO coolers because I prefer air.

It did help immensely actually... I was looking at a new one as I currently have the kraken x61 but I was trying to lean more towards one that is modular and handles heat load well... Unfortunately it is looking like I can't really get that...

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5 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Not leaking is pretty important. Also you can always trust GamersNexus to give a really thorough overview.

Yes it is but when most of these reviewers review the items... That is normally their key point instead of thermal load, being modular, etc... usually they just focus on price point and whether or not it leaks...

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39 minutes ago, digidoggie18 said:

Yes it is but when most of these reviewers review the items... That is normally their key point instead of thermal load, being modular, etc... usually they just focus on price point and whether or not it leaks

think of it like any service industry, although their service is not one time use. If i were the manufacture, i would want to sell something with such a low fail rate that we could manufacture plenty, and give a good warranty.

 

Many do. Some to a much broader and deeper scope than others.  I cannot even speak from EXP since i have never, and would never.  I am even planning a custom loop in a ITX case built for All-in-One coolers.   Cause of couch's and all that RICK AN MORTJAMES.   benefit to reading a lot and gettign a firm grasp on what is and isn't helps.  

 

Even some reviews are skewed since they- test with included fans-  and I will be honest, that in not all but most, will get better performance with better fans, and or at least quieter performance.

 

Many company's produce fans 'for radiators'; not many do it quietly.

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43 minutes ago, digidoggie18 said:

Yes it is but when most of these reviewers review the items... That is normally their key point instead of thermal load, being modular, etc... usually they just focus on price point and whether or not it leaks...

Or (Enermax) it starts corroding a few months in...  At least with a custom loop you can be extremely picky about materials and liquids.

 

I wouldn't bother with 120/140mm or even some 240mm AIOs they are only better in terms of not blocking ram, etc.  The better air coolers can take over the case.  Better built 280s and 360s should easily beat air.

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