NZXT Kraken X60

[M4XvPA1N]

Simple question, Kraken X60 good for the money or get something like the H100i. I am upgrading to an FX-8350 and I heard it ran hot. So I am guessing to keep my temps down my cheesy little Hyper 212 Evo by Cooler Master isn't going to cut it. I also heard that the X60 was quieter than the H100i and it kept temps down by a few degrees. I am not worried about the price or the space required because I already have the money and I am running a Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra Super tower. Any other suggestions are appreciated, just that these two rads are apparently the best on the market. I am picky about noise levels to, I will only be mounting 2 fans.

[Oisin Maguire]

the swiftech h220 is the best prefilled liquid cooler on the market, its quieter and cooler, thats what id get in your case

[Ghost]

If you have a super tower and don't mind price consider a full custom loop. If that doesn't sound like your thing get a H220 or if you can't wait till they come back in stock get a H100i.

[XiaoPigs]

I'd stick with a H100i or a H220 for now. But if you have the money why not go for a custom loop like Mr.Ghost mentioned

[M4XvPA1N]

Thanks for the alternate choice guys. I am getting a 670 ftw, to lazy to get someone to water loop my system as I have no experience with them. But apparently the H220 has some compatability issues with the mounting holes on my case, and it doesn't say that it supports AM3+. Although not to sure but I think AM3 and AM3+ use pretty much the same mounting holes. Not sure though. Thanks.

[Ghost]

Thanks for the alternate choice guys. I am getting a 670 ftw, to lazy to get someone to water loop my system as I have no experience with them. But apparently the H220 has some compatability issues with the mounting holes on my case, and it doesn't say that it supports AM3+. Although not to sure but I think AM3 and AM3+ use pretty much the same mounting holes. Not sure though. Thanks.

AM3 and AM3+ is not a physical socket difference afaik.

 

The H220 uses 120 fans with 15mm fan spacing (center to center of screw). It is compatible with anything in terms of fan holes as that is the standard.

 

Go and read the sticky threads at the top of this forum section (101 and FAQ). What I tell everyone is to not expand the H220. Firstly the re-sale value plummets. You basically lose the whole value of the product. If you want the watercool your gpu just sell the H220 and build a fresh loop. Its just as much effort as expanding the H220 but you will get better performance and a better understanding of what you are doing.