Push, Pull and Push-Pull

[Adisaur]

Hey guys! I was wondering is the 3-5 degree cooler CPU advantage worth choosing a push-pull setup in a radiator? I heard that "pull" is the easiest to clean and "push" is the better for performance. However push-pull is the best for performance but if tougher to clean as you have to remove a layer of fans. Is it worth the extra $20 for push-pull fans and the cleaning difficulties?

 

I'm buying the Corsair H100i v2 AiO. 

 

Push/pull build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Adisaur/saved/bKptt6

Push-pull build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Adisaur/saved/Hr9999

[MoraisGT]

No, it's not.

 

Especially on a thin radiator like that. Go for a pull setup with a good set of fans and call it a day.

[Adisaur]

1 hour ago, MoraisGT said:

No, it's not.

 

Especially on a thin radiator like that. Go for a pull setup with a good set of fans and call it a day.

Would you recommend the SP120s or the Vardar F4 120mm?

[MoraisGT]

5 minutes ago, Adisaur said:

Would you recommend the SP120s or the Vardar F4 120mm?

I would go for the Vardar's, or the NoiseBlocker NB-Eloop's, they're good aswell.

[Adisaur]

42 minutes ago, MoraisGT said:

I would go for the Vardar's, or the NoiseBlocker NB-Eloop's, they're good aswell.

And for case fans? (I don't want to spend too much)

[MoraisGT]

You could go with Bequiet! Pure Wings fans. They are the cheapest BeQuiet fans but are very quiet and perform decently.

 

 

[Adisaur]

25 minutes ago, MoraisGT said:

You could go with Bequiet! Pure Wings fans. They are the cheapest BeQuiet fans but are very quiet and perform decently.

 

 

And the Corsair AF series?

[MoraisGT]

Personally I don't like the Corsair fans, in my opinion the PureWings are not only cheaper, but better overall aswell.

[Adisaur]

2 hours ago, MoraisGT said:

Personally I don't like the Corsair fans, in my opinion the PureWings are not only cheaper, but better overall aswell.

I can't seem to find them though... (The pure wings)

[alexdadoof]

Grab a set of Noctua NF's.

Or better yet, Pick up the new Swiftech H220/240/320 Prestige.  They come with the NB fans and are quite as hell!  I'm runnin mine with iPPC Noctua in push pull.  =]   the only problem is price i suppose.

[Adisaur]

26 minutes ago, alexdadoof said:

Grab a set of Noctua NF's.

Or better yet, Pick up the new Swiftech H220/240/320 Prestige.  They come with the NB fans and are quite as hell!  I'm runnin mine with iPPC Noctua in push pull.  =]   the only problem is price i suppose.

Thanks but I'm on a slight budget. 

[vladonizer]

2 hours ago, Adisaur said:

Thanks but I'm on a slight budget. 

The corsair fans(SP140 LED) in pull on the H115i have worked fine for me, my 6800k sits at 32c at 3.8Ghz

[WoodenMarker]

2 hours ago, Adisaur said:

Thanks but I'm on a slight budget. 

Hm? It seems you already have some expensive Vardars and SW3's in your parts list.

What's with the thermal paste? The h100i v2 already comes preapplied with good paste.

[Tirello]

13 hours ago, MoraisGT said:

I would go for the Vardar's, or the NoiseBlocker NB-Eloop's, they're good aswell.

I agree with MoraisGT. Go with some Vardar fans. I have some and love them.

[Adisaur]

15 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

Hm? It seems you already have some expensive Vardars and SW3's in your parts list.

What's with the thermal paste? The h100i v2 already comes preapplied with good paste.

I'm painting my GPU when I order it and I'll replace the thermal paste.