Best liquid cooling solution under $70?

[TheSLSAMG]

I'm looking to cool a 3570K with a heavy overclock on it, would really like not to go with air cooling for various reasons (especially not a massive 140MM tower). Case is an NZXT S340. Not much info, but not much is necessary.

[Lays]

hi friend

 

Try and get a used AIO off HWS?  Maybe h100i or something

[TheSLSAMG]

hi friend

hello pleco <3

[dadasmithywinkle]

I'm looking to cool a 3570K with a heavy overclock on it, would really like not to go with air cooling for various reasons (especially not a massive 140MM tower). Case is an NZXT S340. Not much info, but not much is necessary.

Some sort of Noctua should do a great job.

[TheSLSAMG]

Some sort of Noctua should do a great job.

It likely would, but I don't really want to go for a tower cooler (just not a fan of the form factor or appearance) and especially not a Noctua cooler since I want to keep a clean color scheme.

[Delusional Phil]

I'm looking to cool a 3570K with a heavy overclock on it, would really like not to go with air cooling for various reasons (especially not a massive 140MM tower). Case is an NZXT S340. Not much info, but not much is necessary.

 

Look for something like a Corsair H60 ... 

[JebKerman]

well, there are these: https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu-cooler/#w=1&X=0,7062

 

but i really would recommend a big air cooler like the Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 (it's mostly black, so should suit the S340) and will cool significantly better than any AIO at this price point

[dadasmithywinkle]

It likely would, but I don't really want to go for a tower cooler (just not a fan of the form factor or appearance) and especially not a Noctua cooler since I want to keep a clean color scheme.

Sometimes, NewEgg has the Corsair H80 refurb for like $50. I've bought 5 and have had 0 issues.

[Clyne]

Shadow Rock 2 or Shadow Rock Slim since they are a plain black color. You probably not gonna get a good NEW WC solution at 70 USD.

[Faceman]

I'm looking to cool a 3570K with a heavy overclock on it, would really like not to go with air cooling for various reasons (especially not a massive 140MM tower). Case is an NZXT S340. Not much info, but not much is necessary.

Cooler Master Seidon 240M on Newegg for $70 after mail in rebate.

 

Unbeatable price to performance.

[TheSLSAMG]

Cooler Master Seidon 240M on Newegg for $70 after mail in rebate.

 

Unbeatable price to performance.

Hmm, I've had one on this chip in the past and it did a fair job of keeping it cool. In the front of an S340, do you think it would deliver acceptable airflow (with aftermarket fans since I'm really not a fan of the stock ones, probably EK Vardars or Rosewill Hyperboreas) to cool two GPUs in Crossfire though?

[Faceman]

Hmm, I've had one on this chip in the past and it did a fair job of keeping it cool. In the front of an S340, do you think it would deliver acceptable airflow (with aftermarket fans since I'm really not a fan of the stock ones, probably EK Vardars or Rosewill Hyperboreas) to cool two GPUs in Crossfire though?

Any radiator that you front mount will perform the same when cooling two GPUs in xfire if that is the only airflow they are getting. You can't top mount it?

The included fans are actually really good. Even better noise:performance than Noctuas on the high end. Check thermalbench.com if you want proof, also a good fan test website in general.

[Curufinwe_wins]

Aquachanger 240 from lepa is probably the only decent 240 near that price point it routinely goes around 50-80 USD. It "massively" outperforms the h100i (although to be honest most 240/280s seem to now).

[Midnitewarrior4]

Aquachanger 240 from lepa is probably the only decent 240 near that price point it routinely goes around 50-80 USD. It "massively" outperforms the h100i (although to be honest most 240/280s seem to now).

I've been looking into the aqua changer 240 do you have one ? I can't find any info on the dam thing and it's the cheapest 240mm aio in my country

[Curufinwe_wins]

I've been looking into the aqua changer 240 do you have one ? I can't find any info on the dam thing and it's the cheapest 240mm aio in my country

works good for me. Its a enermax rebrand which was hailed at the time for awesomeness. Actually Ive noticed presently "awesomesauce network" is sponsored by the Lepa 240 but I don't remember seeing him do a review. Either way that should tell you straight up that it is a fairly good product.

[Midnitewarrior4]

works good for me. Its a enermax rebrand which was hailed at the time for awesomeness. Actually Ive noticed presently "awesomesauce network" is sponsored by the Lepa 240 but I don't remember seeing him do a review. Either way that should tell you straight up that it is a fairly good product.

Ya he's doing an add for it but he didn't do a review which has frustrated me to no end because there is literally no review that is in english on this cooler

[airdeano]

I'm looking to cool a 3570K with a heavy overclock on it, would really like not to go with air cooling for various reasons (especially not a massive 140MM tower). Case is an NZXT S340.

 

others might disagree, but i'd pass on the AIO for the s340.

 

reason, your main air source is pulling cool air (good), but to feed your air cooled

crossfire, might be a mistake. especially under a load. if the GPUs are blower

style, it'll be a slight uncomfortable temperature increase. using non-reference

coolers, you'd be giving up a lot of thermal difference as they usually need a

clean/cool air source.

 

ambient temperature of 25°, internal case temperature 60° at 100% load. the

GPUs will more than likely thermal throttle 85-90°. this only gives your a delta

range of 30°. using ambient intake air moves that delta to 65°. thus letting your

GPUs have a wider/cooler thermal advantage. i am pro AIO/water cooling, but

you only want to take the advantage if it is present.

 

not to knock the s340, but you'd have a better experience with the define s or

enthoo pro for s'more money in the case investment.

[TheSLSAMG]

others might disagree, but i'd pass on the AIO for the s340.

 

reason, your main air source is pulling cool air (good), but to feed your air cooled

crossfire, might be a mistake. especially under a load. if the GPUs are blower

style, it'll be a slight uncomfortable temperature increase. using non-reference

coolers, you'd be giving up a lot of thermal difference as they usually need a

clean/cool air source.

 

ambient temperature of 25°, internal case temperature 60° at 100% load. the

GPUs will more than likely thermal throttle 85-90°. this only gives your a delta

range of 30°. using ambient intake air moves that delta to 65°. thus letting your

GPUs have a wider/cooler thermal advantage. i am pro AIO/water cooling, but

you only want to take the advantage if it is present.

 

not to knock the s340, but you'd have a better experience with the define s or

enthoo pro for s'more money in the case investment.

If it's similar thermally to an R4, it should be fine. I was running my system with the cards in the R4, and the top card was hitting 70C while the bottom card stayed at 60C. My CPU was also staying reasonably cool, so I think I will just go for a new CPU cooler and case for my i7 and put my ETS-T40 on my i5. I chose the S340 specifically because of the color configuration (black and red) since it would match the system well. I'm aware there are better choices, but I also want something that I will like. The Enthoo Pro is a bit too large for me though the Define S is nice. I love when you post stuff by the way, you're always rather detailed about things (you too Faceman). Thanks for the help.

[airdeano]

thermally similar to the R4, but was the AIO in the R4 as intake?

if not, it will be a different ballgame.

 

the prolimatech black megahalems is pretty dashing..

 

 

yes the pro being a full tower and the define s a mid tower the s340 is 2" smaller

in all directions.

[Watsyurdeal]

I would think a a single 140 mm aio would fit the bill.

[Yeater]

Hmm, I've had one on this chip in the past and it did a fair job of keeping it cool. In the front of an S340, do you think it would deliver acceptable airflow (with aftermarket fans since I'm really not a fan of the stock ones, probably EK Vardars or Rosewill Hyperboreas) to cool two GPUs in Crossfire though?

i think it will be enough

[arnavvr]

Any radiator that you front mount will perform the same when cooling two GPUs in xfire if that is the only airflow they are getting. You can't top mount it?

The included fans are actually really good. Even better noise:performance than Noctuas on the high end. Check thermalbench.com if you want proof, also a good fan test website in general.

 

He has an S340, so no.