Dead H320 - Cooler Recommendation

[DanTheMuffinMan]

Hello Guys,

 

So I'm in the process of RMA'ing my 3rd dead Swiftech H320 to NCIX and this time I'll have the option to pick out a different cooler. I'm definitely NOT interested in any sort of custom loop so I'm wondering if I should try another AIO water cooler, or just go back to an air cooler?

 

Either way, I'm looking for suggestions for either a more reliable AIO (I was thinking Corsair, but I'm no expert, clearly) or a quiet-ish Air Cooler (possibly a BeQuiet!). I can fit up to a triple rad in the top of my 750D (I originally went with the H320 because it was basically the only triple-rad AIO) and already have some good Cougar fans and a splitter. Let me know if you need any more info, specs are in my sig.

 

For those who care about the dead H320's: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/218766-swiftech-h320-pump-noise-6-months/ 

[Prastupok]

Hello Guys,

 

So I'm in the process of RMA'ing my 3rd dead Swiftech H320 to NCIX and this time I'll have the option to pick out a different cooler. I'm definitely NOT interested in any sort of custom loop so I'm wondering if I should try another AIO water cooler, or just go back to an air cooler?

 

Either way, I'm looking for suggestions for either a more reliable AIO (I was thinking Corsair, but I'm no expert, clearly) or a quiet-ish Air Cooler (possibly a BeQuiet!). I can fit up to a triple rad in the top of my 750D (I originally went with the H320 because it was basically the only triple-rad AIO) and already have some good Cougar fans and a splitter. Let me know if you need any more info, specs are in my sig.

 

For those who care about the dead H320's: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/218766-swiftech-h320-pump-noise-6-months/ 

 

Noctua. My 5820k overclocked to 4.7ghz never goes over 73 degrees with an NH-D15.

[Godlygamer23]

I've been using a Kraken x60(You probably won't find it retail, except for maybe on Amazon) for two years now. My PC is on 24/7. I imagine the Kraken x61 won't be much different in that regard.

[Tim Drake]

I doubt it's AIOs fault in general.. There are plenty people on this site who have had AIOs for a long time with 0 problems...

[TheSLSAMG]

It's not AIOs in general, but I do recommend the Cryorig R1 Ultimate or the be quiet! Dark Rock 3. They perform as well and possibly better than 240/280MM AIOs and have a single point of failure (if you don't count the mounting hardware.).

[Manny Calavera]

d14 can be had for cheap if you can fit it on you mobo/case

 

d15 is very good performer but a bit more expensive

 

both have great mounting

 

 

there are other high performance dual tower air coolers, as mentioned cryorig is cheap

for single tower you can get phanteks 12cm one, cheap and great performer ( dual fans )

[m_tieu]

I really like my h105 from corsair. I've had it for a while now and no issues. The pump is louder than I'd like but quieter than other AIO's. I don't recommend using the stock fans with it tho, you should replace them with something quieter.

[Pandora]

or if the rads have standard fittings you might want to gehto rig a custom loop

[DanTheMuffinMan]

O forgot to mention, I don't mind an expensive cooler and I really want something quiet, my system runs near-silent besides the cooler.

I've had a Noctua D14, and it cooled great but was much louder then I like.

[DanTheMuffinMan]

Wonder if I posted this in the Air Coolers sub-forum if the poll would be different

Anyway, any more recommendations out there?

[TheKleen]

The h105 works very well, it's what I use. The pump doesn't make much noise but those corsair SP fans sound like jet engines so it's best to replace them if you get a corsair cooler.

[DanTheMuffinMan]

Think I'm going to go with Corsair's H100i GTX, under the assumption that it's better then the normal H100i