CPU Liquid Cooler Suggestions

[thunderinggreatsword]

I am starting my first ever build, and I was planning on liquid cooling my CPU as opposed to air cooling. I'm individually buying the parts as I get the money, and I would like some help on choosing the cooler. I'm looking for one that has AURA controls as the CPU cooler is the only thing i'm getting that doesn't have it yet. The CPU I am getting is the i5 6600K and the case I have is the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe.  Anything less than $200 would be preferred, but if it is a bit over and has AURA i would be okay with that. Thanks for any and all help.

 

-Parker

Edited June 15, 2016 by thunderinggreatsword
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[shadowbyte]

imo, a good air cooler is a better option

fewer things to go wrong, and is usually quieter, with fewer moving parts

I suggest the Cryorig R1 ultimate/universal and Noctua NHD-15

[thekeemo]

X61 is my AIO of choice

[vladonizer]

If you want an air cooler those are great ones. I chose the h115i AIO cooler from corsair because I like the looks of a liquid cooler better and I trust the corsair brand. But anything with good reviews should work just fine, just make sure you have the room for the size radiator you get. Although if I had the chance to redo my choice I would probably get one from swiftech cause I love the looks and as far as I know alot better performing then corsairs

[The_Denks]

22 minutes ago, thunderinggreatsword said:

I am starting my first ever build, and I was planning on liquid cooling my CPU as opposed to air cooling. I'm individually buying the parts as I get the money, and I would like some help on choosing the cooler. I'm looking for one that has AURA controls as the CPU cooler is the only thing i'm getting that doesn't have it yet. The CPU I am getting is the i5 6600K and the case I have is the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe.  Anything less than $200 would be preferred, but if it is a bit over and has AURA i would be okay with that. Thanks for any and all help.

 

-Parker

Corsair H110I v2 is a great 240MM AIO cooler.

 

For absolute best performance, a custom loop would be the best

[vladonizer]

1 minute ago, UberGamerKing said:

Corsair H110I v2 is a great 240MM AIO cooler.

 

For absolute best performance, a custom loop would be the best

But also a more then 200 sadly

[Himommies]

5 minutes ago, UberGamerKing said:

Corsair H110I v2 is a great 240MM AIO cooler.

 

For absolute best performance, a custom loop would be the best

oR SWIFTECH