Best water cooler?

[IMadeYouReadThis]

Best water cooler m8? Heard good things about Cooler Master Nepton 280L

[TheSLSAMG]

A definitive best can't really be chosen unless we know what size (for the cooler), case and motherboard.

 

Generic answer:

• 120MM - Don't bother.
• 140MM - Don't bother.
• 240MM - Corsair H100i GTX/H105, Cooler Master Nepton 240M/Eisberg 240L Prestige
• 280MM - Corsair H110i GT, NZXT Kraken X61, Cooler Master Nepton 280L
• 360MM - Swiftech H320, Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate

Choose based upon price and looks.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

 

A definitive best can't really be chosen unless we know what size (for the cooler), case and motherboard.

 

Generic answer:

• 120MM - Don't bother.
• 140MM - Don't bother.
• 240MM - Corsair H100i GTX/H105, Cooler Master Nepton 240M/Eisberg 240L Prestige
• 280MM - Corsair H110i GT, NZXT Kraken X61
• 360MM - Swiftech H320, Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate

 

Case will probably be Phanteks Enthoo pro. Motherboard: 700-215XT

[TheSLSAMG]

Case will probably be Phanteks Enthoo pro. Motherboard: 700-215XT

Wait, why in the hell are you buying a $100 case and a (potentially) $150 cooler while not upgrading the generic green motherboard that your system came with? (Unless you are going to soon, then ignore. You're still running a locked chip most likely, so it's not really worth getting a liquid cooler.)

 

But yeah, any option I listed will work fine for you.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

Wait, why in the hell are you buying a $100 case and a (potentially) $150 cooler while not upgrading the generic green motherboard that your system came with? (Unless you are going to soon, then ignore. You're still running a locked chip most likely, so it's not really worth getting a liquid cooler.)

 

But yeah, any option I listed will work fine for you.

What r u talking about? I am a pc noob. Please dont tell me I have to upgrade motherboard...

[TheSLSAMG]

What r u talking about? I am a pc noob. Please dont tell me I have to upgrade motherboard...

You don't have to, but putting money into getting a pretty case with a side panel window for a motherboard that's going to look tiny in it and even more money into a cooler that is unnecessary for the CPU considering it cannot be overclocked is a little odd to me. Hey, do what you will, but I don't think you're making the best decision.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

You don't have to, but putting money into getting a pretty case with a side panel window for a motherboard that's going to look tiny in it and even more money into a cooler that is unnecessary for the CPU considering it cannot be overclocked is a little odd to me. Hey, do what you will, but I don't think you're making the best decision.

What is the best decision?

[IMadeYouReadThis]

You don't have to, but putting money into getting a pretty case with a side panel window for a motherboard that's going to look tiny in it and even more money into a cooler that is unnecessary for the CPU considering it cannot be overclocked is a little odd to me. Hey, do what you will, but I don't think you're making the best decision.

Please answer me

[TheSLSAMG]

What is the best decision?

Well, that depends. If you don't really care if your PC looks amazing, then the motherboard you have now is fine. However, I still wouldn't suggest that you get the watercooler since it's not really necessary. A be quiet! Pure Rock would be a better choice, as it still cools well enough but won't cost nearly $150.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

You don't have to, but putting money into getting a pretty case with a side panel window for a motherboard that's going to look tiny in it and even more money into a cooler that is unnecessary for the CPU considering it cannot be overclocked is a little odd to me. Hey, do what you will, but I don't think you're making the best decision.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

Well, that depends. If you don't really care if your PC looks amazing, then the motherboard you have now is fine. However, I still wouldn't suggest that you get the watercooler since it's not really necessary. A be quiet! Pure Rock would be a better choice, as it still cools well enough but won't cost nearly $150.

So should I get a new case?

[TheSLSAMG]

So should I get a new case?

Well, do you like the case you have chosen? If so, then no. If not, then yes.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

Well, do you like the case you have chosen? If so, then no. If not, then yes.

I will get the Define R5 since I wont watercool with phantek

[IMadeYouReadThis]

Well, do you like the case you have chosen? If so, then no. If not, then yes.

Good?

[TheSLSAMG]

I will get the Define R5 since I wont watercool with phantek

 

 

Good?

Yep, that's fine. Sorry I didn't answer before, was preoccupied with something else.

[Vexzarium]

A definitive best can't really be chosen unless we know what size (for the cooler), case and motherboard.

 

Generic answer:

• 120MM - Don't bother.
• 140MM - Don't bother.
• 240MM - Corsair H100i GTX/H105, Cooler Master Nepton 240M/Eisberg 240L Prestige
• 280MM - Corsair H110i GT, NZXT Kraken X61, Cooler Master Nepton 280L
• 360MM - Swiftech H320, Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate

Choose based upon price and looks.

Thank you for this, I've opted for the NZXT Kraken X61. I had good luck with my CM Hyper 212 Evo, And I love CM as a brand, but the X61 offers a 6 year warranty vs. the 2 year found with the CM. I was looking at the CM Nepton 280L.

 

My GF is happy with her CM Hyper 212 Evo on her Pentium-K, And I'll be happy with the NZXT Kraken X61.

 

Thanks again. You helped me narrow it down to two options. In the end, the warranty was the deciding factor.