Custom vs All-In-One

[Slyskel]

What are the benefits of a custom water cooling setup vs all-in-one cpu water cooling?

 

I never did my own water cooling before, and it's rather intimidating, so if the benefits aren't extreme, I'd rather just opt for a simple water cooled system.

[nanowatt]

Aio=easy to use,for anyone,decent performance,small chance for maintenance

custom=hard to do,expensive,better cooling,high maintenance

[Interfectorem]

Aio=easy to use,for anyone,decent performance,small chance for maintenance

custom=hard to do,expensive,better cooling,high maintenance

A custom loop is not hard "to do", just requires patience and some common sense. Though it is a heck of a lot more expensive, also, maintenance is not as high as you think.

 

@Slyskel 

The extra money required for a custom loops is not really worth it, just go with a nice AIO like a NZXT Kraken X61 or Corsair H110i GT

[nanowatt]

A custom loop is not hard "to do", just requires patience and some common sense. Though it is a heck of a lot more expensive, also, maintenance is not as high as you think.

Maintenance will be high for a beginner not to mention building it.Finding fittings,tubes,rads and blocks is not that hard but as a first time try it's going to be anyway.As for maintenance a drain every 3-5 months is recommended not to mention leaks may come up like mushrooms

[JustChilliing]

What are the benefits of a custom water cooling setup vs all-in-one cpu water cooling?

 

I never did my own water cooling before, and it's rather intimidating, so if the benefits aren't extreme, I'd rather just opt for a simple water cooled system.

 

DIY water loop looks bloody awesome.

[Titan_XXX]

Aio=easy to use,for anyone,decent performance,small chance for maintenance

custom=hard to do,expensive,better cooling,high maintenance

Custom is not hard to do with soft tubing. A few youtube videos and your good. It's also not high maintenance unless you consider changing fluid out once a year high maintenance. Not saying your wrong, I'm just saying these things are open to consideration.

[Chiobe]

As for maintenance a drain every 3-5 months is recommended not to mention leaks may come up like mushrooms

Actually that depends on your choice of coolant. Some requires you to change them every 6 months, others can be fine with 2 years.