compatible newer aio cooler for kraken g12

[junweigoh123_]

Hi guys i planing to get the kraken g12 braket for my msi gtx 1080ti gaming x card. However the compatible list kraken provide were kind of outdated. I know most aio cooler works but i am abit skeptical if it will fit. i planning to pair with a CORSAIR H115I PRO RGB 280MM LIQUID. It is compatible ? 

 

Otherwise what are the aio cooler you guys own for kraken g12 owner let me know so that i have more option to choose 

 

thanks   

[Mamonos]

No the H115i is not officially compatible with the G12, but you might be able to "stick it in" somehow.

 

To make it short, the G12 is made for coolers with a round-shaped CPU block, that's why the compatibility list looks like "outdated", because it's listing old Corsair models (the new ones have a square-shaped CPU block).

 

There are proof of people installing some of the square-shaped CPU blocks in it but it needs some DIY or workaround and it has limitations (e.g. you may not be able to remove the cooler afterwards).

 

I would recommend to stick with a Kraken (maybe X63) cooler as well.

[junweigoh123_]

6 hours ago, Mamonos said:

No the H115i is not officially compatible with the G12, but you might be able to "stick it in" somehow.

 

To make it short, the G12 is made for coolers with a round-shaped CPU block, that's why the compatibility list looks like "outdated", because it's listing old Corsair models (the new ones have a square-shaped CPU block).

 

There are proof of people installing some of the square-shaped CPU blocks in it but it needs some DIY or workaround and it has limitations (e.g. you may not be able to remove the cooler afterwards).

 

I would recommend to stick with a Kraken (maybe X63) cooler as well.

ah ok i see cool in that the case i wondering if is ok to go for more cheaper aio like id-cooling frostflow+ 280 or maybe D-Cooling AuraFlow X 240 SNOW RGB 240mm AIO Cooler since both of them is round shape cooler? 

[junweigoh123_]

Also i realized that for my GPU once the heat sink is removed i found out that there is no mosfet heat sink should i go buy it or just leave it ? If i need to buy how and what do i look our for cause the height for the component is different 

 

thanks again