Need help choosing a new 280 AIO cooler

AdamH96 · October 31, 2019

My h110 i think is starting to go (5 years old) as I am noticing 10-20c high temps on one side my CPU, and I think in is stating to partially gunk up in the fins.

I am choosing between the Corsair H115i Pro and the Enermax Liqtech II 280, but I have heard that Enermax's Ligtech TR4 coolers have a really bad corrosion issue and if it is best to just stand clear of their coolers.

Streetguru · October 31, 2019

9 minutes ago, AdamHolt96 said:

My h110 i think is starting to go (5 years old) as I am noticing 10-20c high temps on one side my CPU, and I think in is stating to

Why not just go withi some big be quiet or noctua cooler?

bignaz · October 31, 2019

Why not stop buying disposable coolers and get a real loop. I mean buying a new cooler your already In entry level custom loop price ranges. And you would have better temps and won't need to replace the loop every few years.

That being said. If I was being forced to get an AIO and I absolutely had to buy the trash. I would go with the h115i. I never seen a Corsair AIO corrode. But much like your cooler now. A few years you will be clogged with plasticizers and your temps will go up. No way around that. You could clean it out but it's not worth it. First temps will go up from the micro fins being clogged. Then 1-2 years latter the pump will start to stick from all the plasticizers being stuck in the impeller. It can all be cleaned and refilled. I done it on one for a guy. But it's tedius. And not worth it.

I would always use Corsair over any other brand for AIO's. From what I seen they tend to be the best overall and units using the se gen pump/block you get better fans with the Corsair and ique is nice.