AIO CPU Cooler

[silentstorm161]

Was looking at getting a AIO CPU Cooler but not sure on their performance or if they are reliable, meaning that they wont leak.

 

Can someone recommend a good air cooler if not. 

[atavax]

generally the NZXT Krakken is one of the best regarded AIOs. For something slightly cheaper, Corsair is also very reputable. EK might be the most reputable, but they're very expensive and they discontinued their AIO and are supposed to come out with a new AIO this spring.

[typographie]

Leaks can happen but they seem to be exceedingly rare, probably on the order of buying any other defective PC component. An awful lot of people are using AIO coolers, and if leaks were common we'd probably hear about it constantly.

 

Performance depends on the model. Generally speaking, higher-end air coolers tend to compare favorably against midrange AIO liquid coolers from a purely value-per-dollar perspective, but if you like the cleanliness, aesthetics, and convenience of AIO liquid coolers you may find it worthwhile to spend a little more.

[HongkingGong]

99.999% chance that it will not leak, you cant even find a post online about leaking, it can happen one in a million

[silentstorm161]

I've just looked at the Noctua NH-D15 and seems a little high. I've got a Corsair Air 240 so the height could be a struggle.