Do you go for performance or aesthetics?

[Rusty_Shackleford]

I'm getting a nh-d15, because OCD and low temps. But I debated for awhile if I should go with the dark rock pro 2 which is the sexiest cooler EVAR imo. Ended up going with the d15 because the DRP 2 seemed to run a little hotter.

[mr.skyrim_pc]

Performance>aesthetics

 

It has to perform good first, aesthetics are an added bonus.

[Guest]

I just use the stock cooler  B)

It's free, looks decent and doesn't perform like shit.

[79wjd]

Both --> AIO 

[Jobbe03]

Both.

 

You can easily make the nh-d15 look good

[SPG]

performance, if you have the budget, both

[Interfectorem]

Both, that's why I went with a custom loop.  Though it does cost a pretty penny.

[Notree]

Performance . My cable management is terrible. I don't really care about looks lol

[Wauthar]

Performance is top priority for me, but it certainly doesn't hurt when products look nice too.

 

That said, who says that the NH-D15 isn't a sexy beast? Most people hate it, but I like Noctua's colours! There, I said it.

[Sam Z Man]

The dark rock pro 3 performs almost the same, and is normally 10$ cheaper then the NH-D15.

[Nosfy]

I like to try and find a balance, but it had to be one or the other then performance would win.

[LegacyStijncat]

Both. Be Quiet! for CPU Coolers, Cooler Master for cases...

There's plenty of brands that don't compromise too much.

[DimasRMDO]

Both, but if I have to choose 1.

Performance.

[PudgyAstronaut]

I'm getting a nh-d15, because OCD and low temps. But I debated for awhile if I should go with the dark rock pro 2 which is the sexiest cooler EVAR imo. Ended up going with the d15 because the DRP 2 seemed to run a little hotter.

 

I am that guy who likes the look of Noctua products... it goes pretty well with my Z97 gryphon color scheme. But I can see the appeal of the Dark-rock. Although if you are handy you can probably just paint the noctua one (just research so you don't hinder performance)

[Duskie]

I just use the stock cooler  B)

It's free, looks decent and doesn't perform like shit.

What about an ROG stock cooler? 

[Guest]

What about an ROG stock cooler? 

-schnipperdepip-

 

I'd love a minion stock cooler.

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

Performance>aesthetics

 

It has to perform good first, aesthetics are an added bonus.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

 

Aesthetics>Performance

 

The Performance is a bonus

Unless of course the case you buy has no side panel window then Aesthetics don't matter

[Rusty_Shackleford]

Performance is top priority for me, but it certainly doesn't hurt when products look nice too.

 

That said, who says that the NH-D15 isn't a sexy beast? Most people hate it, but I like Noctua's colours! There, I said it.

i like the colors too, but it sucks because i'm trying to go with a red and black theme

[district_11]

Both.

 

 

 

[dcb-z]

I prefer aesthetics, but I try to strike a balance between that and performance.

[MEC-777]

Performance>Silence>Aesthetics. In that order. If you want it all, it will cost you more.

[SatansHollow]

Function over form every time. I dont care how pretty it is how well it does the job for me is the most important factor everytime

[theereal]

I'm getting a nh-d15, because OCD and low temps. But I debated for awhile if I should go with the dark rock pro 2 which is the sexiest cooler EVAR imo. Ended up going with the d15 because the DRP 2 seemed to run a little hotter.

100% performance i dont care how fancy it looks, its placed under my desk and i barely look at it, as long as its powerful i really dont need any sparkling glitter to glue on it

[byalexandr]

Performance with aesthetics. Or I just make it look the best that I can.

[firest0rm]

depends on the budget personaly i only look at the case once its not in a show room its behind a desk so meh

aslong as performance including airflow is good i dont really care about looks