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Ok, well my air cooling order got messed up in amazons system so I am changing to doing a custom loop. Yay, anyways thanks guys/gals. Arc Mini R2 and tons of awesomeness soon enough. Build log maybe.

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I have a tough decision to make and I was wondering if you guys could help. My current specs are:
i5 3570k 4.2
Maximus V Gene
Define Mini
Gtx 660
840 Pro
Barracuda 1 TB
CX750
212Evo

Now the upgrade question I have for you guys is, I have two options listed below to better the cooling of the computer, I can't decide between looks and performance and silence.

Option 1
NHD-14
3x NF-F12

Option 2
H100i
Corsair 350d Window
2x SP120
2x AF140
AF120

Both options are continuing my original upgrade plan which includes a new GPU like a 770 or 780. I nearly ordered option two and both options include a AX760i as my current one has to much coilwind.

 

Now Including!

Option 3:

Custom Loop

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My Rig: i5 3570k at 4.2 GHz 1.12 Volts, Hyper 212 Evo, Maximus V Gene, RM650, 840 Pro and Seagate Barracuda, 8 GB of Sniper Ram, and a GTX 770.

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Why not just have 4 SP120 fans and get the H100i. Or if you can get the H220.

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Option 2 with Be Quiet Fans :)

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Leave your cpu the way it is now and get a new GPU first. Then I'd probably get a H100i.

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No matter what the GPU is getting an upgrade. My issue is I can't decide if its worth water cooling and upgrading the case to support it or air cooling and keeping my case. I want to be able to play games with out having to hear the computer next to me.

My Rig: i5 3570k at 4.2 GHz 1.12 Volts, Hyper 212 Evo, Maximus V Gene, RM650, 840 Pro and Seagate Barracuda, 8 GB of Sniper Ram, and a GTX 770.

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No matter what the GPU is getting an upgrade. My issue is I can't decide if its worth water cooling and upgrading the case to support it or air cooling and keeping my case. I want to be able to play games with out having to hear the computer next to me.

Option 1 is better. Noctua is known for their great and quiet cooling. I have the NH-D14 myself and it is nearly silent. I never hear it above anything else.

Option 2 introduces the possibility of pump noise problems/more points of failure. 

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But will a pump failure occur in 3 years?

Depends on your luck. I believe Corsair has a warranty of 5 years so you should be fine for that long.

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I think option 2 is best since you have more overclocking headroom, if that's what you have planned, or if you have already.

 

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My last question is, is the pump loud?

Possibly. H100i pump noise is not that rare. I would go for the Kraken x60 since it's quieter.

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Yeah, but if you can fit 2x140mm fans, then it may work, Otherwise, i would not recommend it. I don't know, does the define mini have room for a 2x140 mm rad?

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No, if water cooling the case is getting an upgrade. The define mini has no stock rad support above 1x 120.

My Rig: i5 3570k at 4.2 GHz 1.12 Volts, Hyper 212 Evo, Maximus V Gene, RM650, 840 Pro and Seagate Barracuda, 8 GB of Sniper Ram, and a GTX 770.

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Ok then if you are upgrading and you want the H110 so badly, get a case that will support a 2x140mm rad.

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Usually, in most cases, bigger radiators=more heat dissipation, but don't go overboard

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So, if I want silence water cooling is still fine?

It works. You just run the extra factor of the pump possibly generating more noise.

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For a 350D get a H110 and some PWM 140mm Noctua's.

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Other suggestion get a PWM 120mm airflow noctua fan for the rear. Flip it around, slap a filter on it and use it as an intake. I just speced a system for a friend like that and the parts just came so I can tell you how it works probably sometime next week.

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as long as you have a good brand with a quality pump as well as good fans, you probably won't notice them running.

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I have a tough decision to make and I was wondering if you guys could help. My current specs are:

i5 3570k 4.2

Maximus V Gene

Define Mini

Gtx 660

840 Pro

Barracuda 1 TB

CX750

212Evo

Now the upgrade question I have for you guys is, I have two options listed below to better the cooling of the computer, I can't decide between looks and performance and silence.

Option 1

NHD-14

3x NF-F12

Option 2

H100i

Corsair 350d Window

2x SP120

2x AF140

AF120

Both options are continuing my original upgrade plan which includes a new GPU like a 770 or 780. I nearly ordered option two and both options include a AX760i as my current one has to much coilwind.

first of all you doubloon budget

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