H100i vs Dark Rock Pro 3?

[Sherako]

H100i - $85, Dark Rock Pro 3, on Linus' NCIX Video, it shows $69.99, but I can only find $79.99. Either way, which one is quiter, cooler?

[Izaya Orihara]

The H100i is about 5 degrees cooler but the Dark Rock 3 Pro is much quieter.  

 

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/bequiet_dark_rock_pro_3_review/6

[Karumu]

H100i - $85, Dark Rock Pro 3, on Linus' NCIX Video, it shows $69.99, but I can only find $79.99. Either way, which one is quiter, cooler?

DRP3 because H100i is going through a rough patch with pumps right now. AIO's generally are quite loud in comparison with heatsinks

[JAKEBAB]

Im going to say the dark rock will be quieter and looks super sexy but the h100i will probably be a couple degrees cooler.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

H100i - $85, Dark Rock Pro 3, on Linus' NCIX Video, it shows $69.99, but I can only find $79.99. Either way, which one is quiter, cooler?

If you want the performance of the H100i at quieter noise levels, get the NH-D15.

[Sherako]

If you want the performance of the H100i at quieter noise levels, get the NH-D15.

I don't care about asthetics, I care about noise and heat distrubution. Which cooler, air or water is the best bang for buck, or quiet, cool, and cheap?

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I don't care about asthetics, I care about noise and heat distrubution. Which cooler, air or water is the best bang for buck, or quiet, cool, and cheap?

I didn't mention anything about aesthetics. If you don't care about it and were considering the Dark Rock Pro 3 anyway, the NH-D15 is no stretch and is the quieter, better cooling performance, about the same size air cooler.

 

Best bang for your buck air cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

Best air cooler hands down: like I already said, Noctua NH-D15

Best AIO: NZXT Kraken X60 or Cooler Master Nepton 280L

Best bang for your buck AIO: get an air cooler