CPU cooling help

TheRedViper · August 4, 2016

Hello there, I currently have a Noctua NH-D15 as a CPU cooler but I'm thinking of changing it for an AIO cooler mainly because it's so big that it covers the PCIe express slot above my PCIex16 which blocks me from going SLI without getting rid of my soundblaster Z sound card. I was thinking what's the best AIO cooler out there? My case is a NZXT 450 noctis if someone wants specifications.

FrankV · August 4, 2016

8 minutes ago, Ellen_orangecloud said:

Try picking up a Corsair H100iv2 if you don't plan on doing some enthusiast stuff but if you are, go for the Swiftech H220-X

I use a H100i v2 and am quite satisfied with it. Something might be up with the mounting though (as in, it oculd be improved but it's not wrong per se). I've received suggestions to use washer on the back plate to help. I have it 100% stock right now and it keeps the CPU cool for sure though.

Here are some builds using your case. This'll help you determine if a cooler fits and how it looks (approximately). I've filtered it to AIOs I'm familiar with. You can adjust the filters as you see fit though.

TheRedViper · August 4, 2016

1 hour ago, Ellen_orangecloud said:

Try picking up a Corsair H100iv2 if you don't plan on doing some enthusiast stuff but if you are, go for the Swiftech H220-X

does the swiftech fit in a noctis 450 case? on top?

TheRedViper · August 5, 2016

2 hours ago, Ellen_orangecloud said:

Yup. It'll look like this: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/BtvV3C

alright cool, I bought the X320x2 prestige yesterday, will have it next week. I might get the new Titan XP which would need watercooling because it runs hot but EK already has backplates ready and the swiftech offers expendability which is nice.