PC is on 24X7- is AIO pump Ok?

[Kelsey]

I am at a crossroads on my build. My AIO does not fit.

Corsair 4000D case

ASUS TUF Gaming MB

T-Force Delta RGB ram (2 stick)

Artic Freezer 280mm AIO

 

The AIO does not fit in the top, the MB heat sinks interfere and basically no ram will fit under the fans.

So now I'm considering swapping the AIO for a Noctua NH-D15

Something has to go back. Should I replace the case with a Corsair 5000D? or Replace the AIO with the Noctua NH-D15?

 

I never shut my PC off, should that weigh in on the decision? can an AIO pump run 24X7 without issue over the long run?

 

[Somerandomtechyboi]

Swap the case unless you wanna cover your rgb rams under a fan, or you can get a smaller tower like scythe fume 2/mugen 5

[Cyracus]

If downtime is not acceptable under any circumstances go with the d15. Even if the fans die the d15 will still provide cooling, when an aio pump dies you need a new cooler, it doesn't happen often, but it's a bummer when it does.

[Hybris5112]

Are these cases you are looking at the airflow models with mesh fronts or the solid fronts?

 

I run my rigs 24/7 for 5-10 years so I trend towards air cooling so if fan issues do crop up I still have some form of cooling. but AIO's have gotten better over the years so if you are at least willing to occasionally check to make sure your pump is running and your temps are inline then then I don't see why you couldn't use a AIO for 24/7 service.

 

As for physically fitting everything a bigger case might help but I think the 5000D is still a mid tower case so its not that much bigger than the 4000D.

Switching to a D15 still could pose RAM fitting issues as it is with no doubt one big ass cooler but they have improved that issue over the years. It might even be easier to look for a RAM kit that has a shorter heat spreader design.

 

The last question to ask is what CPU are you using and do you even really need a AIO in the first place?

[Zando_]

If you want something that chugs for as long as possible, just get the D15. AIOs aren't as bad as people make them out to be, but they do have more failure points than an air cooler. 

1 minute ago, Cyracus said:

Even if the fans die the d15 will still provide cooling

Facts, I couldn't be arsed to find the brackets for my D15S fan (same cooler as the D15, just slightly offset for compatibility with some mobos) so I have it cooling a stock 5960X rn without one, the front case fans push enough air to keep the CPU well below max safe temps. 

[Kelsey]

1 hour ago, Hybris5112 said:

Are these cases you are looking at the airflow models with mesh fronts or the solid fronts?

 

I run my rigs 24/7 for 5-10 years so I trend towards air cooling so if fan issues do crop up I still have some form of cooling. but AIO's have gotten better over the years so if you are at least willing to occasionally check to make sure your pump is running and your temps are inline then then I don't see why you couldn't use a AIO for 24/7 service.

 

As for physically fitting everything a bigger case might help but I think the 5000D is still a mid tower case so its not that much bigger than the 4000D.

Switching to a D15 still could pose RAM fitting issues as it is with no doubt one big ass cooler but they have improved that issue over the years. It might even be easier to look for a RAM kit that has a shorter heat spreader design.

 

The last question to ask is what CPU are you using and do you even really need a AIO in the first place?

Thanks. I am using the air flow case.

The CPU is I7 12700K

[Kelsey]

1 hour ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

Swap the case unless you wanna cover your rgb rams under a fan, or you can get a smaller tower like scythe fume 2/mugen 5

True, even a big air cooler will block the ram

[Hybris5112]

1 minute ago, Kelsey said:

Thanks. I am using the air flow case.

The CPU is I7 12700K

I would then lean towards going for a air cooler then. A D15 will of course easily keep up with that processor and with a high flowing case it should breathe easily enough. That is the simpler solution I can see here with the caveat that if your RAM hits then you might need a slightly smaller cooler or different memory.

 

Getting a new case to fit a AIO that isn't really needed and moving everything over feels like it would be just too much hassle for what you are gaining. 

[Kelsey]

1 hour ago, Hybris5112 said:

I would then lean towards going for a air cooler then. A D15 will of course easily keep up with that processor and with a high flowing case it should breathe easily enough. That is the simpler solution I can see here with the caveat that if your RAM hits then you might need a slightly smaller cooler or different memory.

 

Getting a new case to fit a AIO that isn't really needed and moving everything over feels like it would be just too much hassle for what you are gaining. 

I hear you. However, the PC is not at all built yet. Everything is sitting on the table. I placed the MB in the case and then tried fitting the AIO. So I am at the starting point.

Thanks for your thoughts. Makes sense.