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Wasn't sure what section to post so chose this one.... so I was thinking of going for a Dark Rock pro 2 from Be quiet! or a Corsair H80i. Which one will give me best performance and sound? Fitting these on a i5 4670k and in a Fractal design Define R4 case.

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Go for the air cooler unless you want a 240mm + configuration.

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I say skip the Dark Rock Pro 2 and go for a Noctua NH-D14.

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air cooler, it has better performance. and the dark rock is sexy looking, make sure it fits tho'

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Dark Rock Pro 2

Air Cooler>120MM liquid cooling

 

Go for the air cooler unless you want a 240mm + configuration.

 

air cooler, it has better performance. and the dark rock is sexy looking, make sure it fits tho'

 

I say skip the Dark Rock Pro 2 and go for a Noctua NH-D14.

 

What about a h100i vs dark rock pro 2?

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What about a h100i vs dark rock pro 2?

H100i no doubt.

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What about a h100i vs dark rock pro 2?

 

H100i, but if you're not in the US try and get the Swiftech H220.

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What about a h100i vs dark rock pro 2?

 

Might as well get the Swiftech h220 if you're considering a h100i.

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What about a h100i vs dark rock pro 2?

h100i, but the price difference is certainly there

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H100i no doubt.

 

H100i, but if you're not in the US try and get the Swiftech H220.

 

Might as well get the Swiftech h220 if you're considering a h100i.

 

h100i, but the price difference is certainly there

 

Alright well I will go with the h100i. The Swiftech H220 is way to high priced for me. So I won't make another thread on the fan setup so if you may allow me... I was planning to get 3 noctua FLX and remove the fans that came with the R4. Now should I put my H100i as a front intake or top exhaust? And what fans do you guys consider me using.

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Alright well I will go with the h100i. The Swiftech H220 is way to high priced for me. So I won't make another thread on the fan setup so if you may allow me... I was planning to get 3 noctua FLX and remove the fans that came with the R4. Now should I put my H100i as a front intake or top exhaust? And what fans do you guys consider me using.

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Alright well I will go with the h100i. The Swiftech H220 is way to high priced for me. So I won't make another thread on the fan setup so if you may allow me... I was planning to get 3 noctua FLX and remove the fans that came with the R4. Now should I put my H100i as a front intake or top exhaust? And what fans do you guys consider me using.

top exhaust, and i suggest scythe glidestream, for they are quieter and higher CFM than Noctuas(according to tweakers.net)

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Alright well I will go with the h100i. The Swiftech H220 is way to high priced for me. So I won't make another thread on the fan setup so if you may allow me... I was planning to get 3 noctua FLX and remove the fans that came with the R4. Now should I put my H100i as a front intake or top exhaust? And what fans do you guys consider me using.

 

Top exhaust, Corsair SP120's.

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top exhaust, and i suggest scythe glidestream, for they are quieter and higher CFM than Noctuas(according to tweakers.net)

 

Ok, but if I want noctuas which ones would I need?

Top exhaust, Corsair SP120's.

 

Don't they come with the cooler? Or the ones on the cooler are like a lower end version.

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Ok, but if I want noctuas which ones would I need?

 

Don't they come with the cooler? Or the ones on the cooler are like a lower end version.

NF F12's, although I dont like the color of em.

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Yeah... but if I mount my rad, can I make that the fans are closest to the exhaust? Or I need the fans closest to the MOBO?

you want the fans closest to your exhaust, in a pull configuration, so you can easily clean your rad if nessisary.

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Yes, I believe so. make sure to get other peoples opinion too btw, More people know more.

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yes, without the ram fan, unnessiary things..,

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