Any recommendations for AIOs?

[Fluuwu]

What are some of the best, yet affordable WHITE 360mm AIO coolers?

[filpo]

10 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

What are some of the best, yet affordable WHITE 360mm AIO coolers?

What's your CPU? LT720 WH isn't bad Deepcool LT720 WH 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (R-LT720-WHAMNF-G-1) - PCPartPicker

The thermalright/thermaltake AIOs are not great quality so steer clear of those (fans are quite noisy, pumps too)

However, I haven't seen many complaints about Enermax so they could be a nice one to go for

[Fluuwu]

1 minute ago, filpo said:

What's your CPU? LT720 WH isn't bad Deepcool LT720 WH 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (R-LT720-WHAMNF-G-1) - PCPartPicker

The thermalright/thermaltake AIOs are not great quality so steer clear of those (fans are quite noisy, pumps too)

However, I haven't seen many complaints about Enermax so they could be a nice one to go for

I'll use the AIO for a R9 7900X.

[filpo]

Just now, Fluuwu said:

I'll use the AIO for a R9 7900X.

Workload? LT720 WH would be my pick, Or the LS720 from deepcool if you want RGB 

For an air cooler the thermalright PA120SE White ARGB will do about 5 degrees worse on average but it is about a third of the price

[Fluuwu]

1 minute ago, filpo said:

Workload? LT720 WH would be my pick, Or the LS720 from deepcool if you want RGB 

For an air cooler the thermalright PA120SE White ARGB will do about 5 degrees worse on average but it is about a third of the price

I'm not really a fan of the looks of the waterblocks of the LT720 and the LS720. Do you have any other recommendations?

[filpo]

5 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

I'm not really a fan of the looks of the waterblocks of the LT720 and the LS720. Do you have any other recommendations?

Enermax LIQMAX III 360 ARGB 72.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (ELC-LMT360-W-ARGB) - PCPartPicker

Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 89.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (GA2T36W) - PCPartPicker

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360L ARGB V2 62 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (MLW-D36M-A18PW-RW) - PCPartPicker

How does the look of an air cooler fair for you?

[Fluuwu]

2 minutes ago, filpo said:

Enermax LIQMAX III 360 ARGB 72.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (ELC-LMT360-W-ARGB) - PCPartPicker

Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 89.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (GA2T36W) - PCPartPicker

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360L ARGB V2 62 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (MLW-D36M-A18PW-RW) - PCPartPicker

How does the look of an air cooler fair for you?

I have an air cooler right now. I don't mind the look, but for a new build, I'd like to try an AIO for the first time, never had one before. Also, one other thing that just came to my mind: I have 3 white Corsair LL 120 Fans in my PC right now, and I could probably use them in the new PC. Do you think I could use those 3 fans for the AIO? Or are there issues with these fans for AIOs?

[filpo]

6 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

Do you think I could use those 3 fans for the AIO?

you definitely could, but their CFM is really quite low, even at high RPMs (I've got an LL120 and it's horrific for airflow, only thing it's good for is RGB)

 

6 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

Or are there issues with these fans for AIOs?

there won't be any issues with it, no

 

6 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

I'd like to try an AIO for the first time, never had one before.

which of the above AIOs did you prefer the look of?

[PDifolco]

28 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

I'll use the AIO for a R9 7900X.

Arctic LF III 360 White

[Fluuwu]

4 minutes ago, filpo said:

you definitely could, but their CFM is really quite low, even at high RPMs (I've got an LL120 and it's horrific for airflow, only thing it's good for is RGB)

So would the temperatures be bad with those fans? If I won't use the LL fans for the radiator, the only other place I'd use one of them is would be for exhaust. I don't want to put them at the front of the case (H6 Flow), since they are kinda ugly on the back. Re-using them would be saving money, but if it means bad CPU/Radiator temperatures, I might not.
 

7 minutes ago, filpo said:

which of the above AIOs did you prefer the look of?

The Galahad Trinity looked nice. Some other AIOs where I liked the waterblock look, are the Deepcool LE720, Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE RGB, Corsair iCUE Link AIO, but generally I like it when it's more white than black and some RGB.

[filpo]

6 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

Arctic LF III 360 White

Unfortunately that's around $140 on Amazon US which isn't a horrible price but there are AIOs cheaper and $140 isn't exactly cheap, though that can be subjective

 

4 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

Deepcool LE720

Unfortunately the white version doesn't seem to be in stock

4 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

Corsair iCUE Link AIO

That is really quite expensive

 

4 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE RGB

that's about $190

 

5 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

So would the temperatures be bad with those fans?

they'd be worse than with the stock AIO fans

 

5 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

If I won't use the LL fans for the radiator, the only other place I'd use one of them is would be for exhaust. I don't want to put them at the front of the case (H6 Flow), since they are kinda ugly on the back. Re-using them would be saving money, but if it means bad CPU/Radiator temperatures, I might not.

I'd say reuse them for the exhaust since they look good and won't be affecting much at the back, maybe some good exhaust of hot air

 

5 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

but generally I like it when it's more white than black and some RGB.

What about this? ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (ACFRE00152A) - PCPartPicker It is $140 but it is one of the best performers for the noise on the market and IMO looks quite good (I quite like the pump) but it is subjective 

[PDifolco]

25 minutes ago, filpo said:

Unfortunately that's around $140 on Amazon US which isn't a horrible price but there are AIOs cheaper and $140 isn't exactly cheap, though that can be subjective

 

Unfortunately the white version doesn't seem to be in stock

That is really quite expensive

 

that's about $190

 

they'd be worse than with the stock AIO fans

 

I'd say reuse them for the exhaust since they look good and won't be affecting much at the back, maybe some good exhaust of hot air

 

What about this? ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (ACFRE00152A) - PCPartPicker It is $140 but it is one of the best performers for the noise on the market and IMO looks quite good (I quite like the pump) but it is subjective 

Yeah  $140 is pretty decent for the best 360 AIO around

Below that price you can only get okayish ones at best

[Fluuwu]

4 minutes ago, filpo said:

Unfortunately the white version doesn't seem to be in stock

In my country it actually is in stock, so i might consider it.

[filpo]

4 minutes ago, Fluuwu said:

In my country it actually is in stock, so i might consider it.

how much is it? what's your country?

[Fluuwu]

Just now, filpo said:

how much is it? what's your country?

it's 102CHF (Swiss Francs), Switzerland

[filpo]

Just now, Fluuwu said:

it's 102CHF (Swiss Francs), Switzerland

can you buy from germany? Over there the arctic should be pretty cheap, the LE720 is also not bad so you can go for that

[freeagent]

I have a THermalright 360. It is awesome, and it is quiet. I would put it up against any other AIO. Guys were not matching my temps, even remotely.

[RevGAM]

8 hours ago, filpo said:

What's your CPU? LT720 WH isn't bad Deepcool LT720 WH 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (R-LT720-WHAMNF-G-1) - PCPartPicker

The thermalright/thermaltake AIOs are not great quality so steer clear of those (fans are quite noisy, pumps too)

However, I haven't seen many complaints about Enermax so they could be a nice one to go for

What? Why did you lump TR with TT? My TR Frozen Notte 360 is doing an admirable job.

 

I agree about DC's LT/LS AIOs, but the OP will probably need an offset mount, right?

 

I have 3 Enermaxes but haven't tried them yet. They should be acceptable.

8 hours ago, Fluuwu said:

I'll use the AIO for a R9 7900X.

Arctic Liquid Freezer II or III would also be good

 

7 hours ago, Fluuwu said:

So would the temperatures be bad with those fans? If I won't use the LL fans for the radiator, the only other place I'd use one of them is would be for exhaust. I don't want to put them at the front of the case (H6 Flow), since they are kinda ugly on the back. Re-using them would be saving money, but if it means bad CPU/Radiator temperatures, I might not

 You always want powerful fans on the radiator. Use the LLs as exhaust if you must, but use good fans on the rad. High SP is important.

 

7 hours ago, Fluuwu said:

The Galahad Trinity looked nice. Some other AIOs where I liked the waterblock look, are the Deepcool LE720, Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE RGB, Corsair iCUE Link AIO, but generally I like it when it's more white than black and some RGB.

Trinity or Trinity Performance? The latter is better, but both are good. The LE is a nerfed version of the LS/LT. The H150i is very good but overpriced and loud. The Link isn't special but not bad.

 

7 hours ago, filpo said:

Unfortunately that's around $140 on Amazon US which isn't a horrible price but there are AIOs cheaper and $140 isn't exactly cheap, though that can be subjective

7 hours ago, filpo said:

What about this? ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (ACFRE00152A) - PCPartPicker It is $140 but it is one of the best performers for the noise on the market and IMO looks quite good (I quite like the pump) but it is subjective 

Which one is right? You recommend it or you don't? LOL!

7 hours ago, PDifolco said:

Yeah  $140 is pretty decent for the best 360 AIO around

Below that price you can only get okayish ones at best

cough Thermalright Frozen Notte, Frozen Magic Scenic V2, Arctic LF 2 cough

 

[filpo]

7 hours ago, RevGAM said:

Which one is right? You recommend it or you don't? LOL!

I was second guessing myself lmao. But since they’re in a non US country the Arctic should be cheap enough

7 hours ago, RevGAM said:

What? Why did you lump TR with TT? My TR Frozen Notte 360 is doing an admirable job.

I’d heard the fans are loud, pump too in reviews. How’s yours? They might be wrong or have faulty units

[RevGAM]

2 hours ago, filpo said:

I was second guessing myself lmao. But since they’re in a non US country the Arctic should be cheap enough

I’d heard the fans are loud, pump too in reviews. How’s yours? They might be wrong or have faulty units

Put it this way - when I torture test it, the fans are loud, the pump isn't. When I use it normally, it's pretty quiet.

 

Also, I have mine on the floor 2 feet away on a wooden platform above the carpeting. Some of them have it a foot away on their desks with nothing but hard, flat surfaces to reflect all the noise. Subjective, no?

[freeagent]

One thing I have learned over the years is to not recommended hardware that I have not used.