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ShockwavesXL
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Hey whats up folks.

 

So recently my 212 EVO broke... And now im running my rig on the stock Intel cooler. (specs in sig, I hope) And I would like to go AIO, since I can  :D

 

Now here's the point, what would be the best AIO cooler? I've been looking at the Corsair H100I, but I seriously have no idea what would be the best cooler. It also needs to look nice. I would like it to be atleast a 240mm rad since it just looks cool  :P. I also had a look at the new AIO from Corsair. The GT versions I believe. Are these any good? Are they actually on the market yet? As the shops here don't have them in stock.

 

I don't really have a budget. Just needs to be AIO as I'm to lazy to go custom and i don't have allot of time as I'm working and stuffs. It's currently not overclocked either. Already reaching avarage temparatures of around 40-ish.

 

I do like Corsair allot as i never had any trouble with them. So if you guys know what a good solution would be then do please let me know!

 

 

Ps. Its not like I dont know shit about pc's, it is just that I never had a pc running on liquid.  ;)

 

Thanks,

 

/K

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How did a heatsink break.............................................

 

Corsair Nepton 240m or for pure performance, NZXT Kraken x61

 

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How did a heatsink break.............................................

 

Corsair Nepton 240m or for pure performance, NZXT Kraken x61

 

Don't even ask!!  :P My mate and his kid were visiting.... And the kid was playing around whilst I was showing my mate my rig.... He kind off started throwing shit abouts....

 

Isnt the Nepton from Cooler Master? Also I hear allot of people had problems with the x61. Pump making weird noises and stuff...

 

Thanks though!!

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Don't even ask!!  :P My mate and his kid were visiting.... And the kid was playing around whilst I was showing my mate my rig.... He kind off started throwing shit abouts....

 

Isnt the Nepton from Cooler Master? Also I hear allot of people had problems with the x61. Pump making weird noises and stuff...

 

Thanks though!!

Yes the Nepton is from Cooler Master.

 

Never heard of problems with the x61.

 

@1Scotty1 You had any problems?

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With my X61? None so far :) runs like clockwork

Thanks @ShockwaveXL was having doubts about how it runs and that it may have problems and you are the only person I can think of at hand with an x61 :P

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Don't even ask!!  :P My mate and his kid were visiting.... And the kid was playing around whilst I was showing my mate my rig.... He kind off started throwing shit abouts....

 

Isnt the Nepton from Cooler Master? Also I hear allot of people had problems with the x61. Pump making weird noises and stuff...

 

Thanks though!!

My point is, it's made out of proper metal.. The fan might of broke or the mounting but I doubt the thing actually broke.

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Thanks @ShockwaveXL was having doubts about how it runs and that it may have problems and you are the only person I can think of at hand with an x61 :P

Noisy pumps can be a pain, but I don't have that problem :) The noisiest thing in my pc are currently the intake fans spinning at 1900RPM :D I have to add some resistors to lower the RPMs, because they are on the H440 fan hub, which in itself is not regulated.

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My point is, it's made out of proper metal.. The fan might of broke or the mounting but I doubt the thing actually broke.

 

Hah! yea it is.. It aint the heatsink that broke though, its the fan. I know I can just buy a new fan, But since I have the money and all, why not go liquid  :D

 

Noisy pumps can be a pain, but I don't have that problem :) The noisiest thing in my pc are currently the intake fans spinning at 1900RPM :D I have to add some resistors to lower the RPMs, because they are on the H440 fan hub, which in itself is not regulated.

 

So the x61 is a good upgrade then? If so will order today  :P

 

You both have my thanks! Also for the fast replies lol.....

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Hah! yea it is.. It aint the heatsink that broke though, its the fan. I know I can just buy a new fan, But since I have the money and all, why not go liquid  :D

 

 

So the x61 is a good upgrade then? If so will order today  :P

 

You both have my thanks! Also for the fast replies lol.....

Probably best temperature wise, expensive but pretty worth it in the long run :)

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I'm running a 4790k, you can find the rest in the link in sig I believe!

Then yeah, you can overclock like a boss with that CPU Cooler :)

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