NZXT Kraken x61 VS Cooler Master Nepton 240M

[EvilGenius]

Hey guys,

 

I would like to know which one should I get between those 2. I will be cooling a i5 4690K and I will overclock it.

 

Thanks

[KayTees]

Hey guys,

 

I would like to know which one should I get between those 2. I will be cooling a i5 4690K and I will overclock it.

 

Thanks

Both good coolers, the 240M has some kickass fans, whereas the X61, you can change the LED of the waterblock

[EvilGenius]

Both good coolers, the 240M has some kickass fans, whereas the X61, you can change the LED of the waterblock

So I guess if the fans are better on the 240M and I don't care about the color of the LED, the Nepton 240M would be a better choice? Is there one that has better cooling?

[Faceman]

Hey guys,

 

I would like to know which one should I get between those 2. I will be cooling a i5 4690K and I will overclock it.

 

Thanks

I've been in the Cooler Master Nepton 240M camp for awhile now.

 

The Cooler Master Nepton 240M is a cool $100, has the most quiet pump of any AIO, and comes with two incredibly high end included fans that are very quiet while performing incredibly well.  I am actually waiting for the Silencio Fans that the Nepton 240M uses to become available for standalone purchase because they are that good.

 

The X61 does have some strengths.  It is bigger, which means slightly better performance, and it allows you to change the LED color.  It is louder though.  The pump is loud, and so are the fans.  If you want to get noise down, you are looking at spending another $30+ on fans, and that still doesn't cure the above average noise from the pump.

 

The X61 is going to perform a little bit better in terms of temperatures, 2-4C, but I would personally take the more well rounded AIO that is more quiet, and won't need the fans to be replaced.