Should I Water Cool?

[JoshPJ]

My Build: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/x86Tcc

I plan on overclocking my cpu but i dont want my build to be too loud.

Should I get an AIO liquid cooler?

If so which liquid cooler should I get?

 

 

[Oshino Shinobu]

If you want cooling performance along with silence (or rather, less noise), you'd be better off going with a Noctua NH-D15 or bequiet! Dark Rock Pro 3. They perform around the same as a 240mm AIO but usually result is lower noise levels as well as having less to go wrong. 

[JoshPJ]

1 minute ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

If you want cooling performance along with silence (or rather, less noise), you'd be better off going with a Noctua NH-D15 or bequiet! Dark Rock Pro 3. They perform around the same as a 240mm AIO but usually result is lower noise levels as well as having less to go wrong. 

Ok i will go with the dark rock pro 3 because i hate the noctua colours

[DildorTheDecent]

7 minutes ago, JoshPJ said:

Ok i will go with the dark rock pro 3 because i hate the noctua colours

Just swap the fans on the D15. ez

[JoshPJ]

8 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

Just swap the fans on the D15. ez

is the d15 much better than the dark rock?

 

[JoshPJ]

11 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

Just swap the fans on the D15. ez

will the be quiet! pure wings 2 140mm fit the d15?

[Kenji the Uke]

Its more of.. the dark rock pro SUUUUCKS to install. Noctuas mounting system is seriously freaking incredible

[JoshPJ]

Just now, Kenji the Uke said:

Its more of.. the dark rock pro SUUUUCKS to install. Noctuas mounting system is seriously freaking incredible

nice, im looking for ram that is small enough to fit under the damn thing

[Kenji the Uke]

The D15 does have cutouts for taller ram, though you should definitely still make sure it fits. In my experience, when you do the build, make sure the memory is in first. It might fit but its impossible to put in when the cooler is on =w=;; Just because of the angle..But thats the same with any cooler with that kind of hangover. 

[JoshPJ]

2 minutes ago, Kenji the Uke said:

The D15 does have cutouts for taller ram, though you should definitely still make sure it fits. In my experience, when you do the build, make sure the memory is in first. It might fit but its impossible to put in when the cooler is on =w=;; Just because of the angle..But thats the same with any cooler with that kind of hangover. 

i wouldnt mind spending extra to buy an aio and not have to worry about ram

[Kenji the Uke]

Just now, JoshPJ said:

i wouldnt mind spending extra to buy an aio and not have to worry about ram

But then you'd have worry of pump failure and pump noise in addition to the fans :v I mean I definitely understand the AIO want. I might do it as a next cooler myself and pump failures are definitely a rarity. Just somethin to consider. Which AIO did you have in mind? I'd get a 240mm or larger and brand wise, you cant really go wrong between NZXT and corsair. Heck, even Fractal Design has a new 360mm AiO :v

[JoshPJ]

Just now, Kenji the Uke said:

But then you'd have worry of pump failure and pump noise in addition to the fans :v I mean I definitely understand the AIO want. I might do it as a next cooler myself and pump failures are definitely a rarity. Just somethin to consider. Which AIO did you have in mind? I'd get a 240mm or larger and brand wise, you cant really go wrong between NZXT and corsair. Heck, even Fractal Design has a new 360mm AiO :v

i was thinking 240mm and maybe corsair, nzxt, thermaltake and im not sure about others

[Kenji the Uke]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YzyxFT/fractal-design-cpu-cooler-fdwcukelvins36bk

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2RdFf7/nzxt-kraken-x62-rev-2-982-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-rl-krx62-02

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CrDzK8/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw9060025ww

 

Thermaltake, I have no opinion on due to lack of research. :v 

[Kenji the Uke]

Update: Also :v for some reason fractal and nzxt have weird pricing/lacking pricing. 

[JoshPJ]

Just now, Kenji the Uke said:

Update: Also :v for some reason fractal and nzxt have weird pricing/lacking pricing. 

i like the nzxt kraken but im not sure if i want to pay an extra 30 for the front

[Kenji the Uke]

1 minute ago, JoshPJ said:

i like the nzxt kraken but im not sure if i want to pay an extra 30 for the front

I swore it used to be like.. 129.99 :v what the fug Yeah. I would however, regardless of the model, look up their warranty. See if they cover damage caused by leaks or the such. Corsair's warranty tend to be really good but definitely look into it.

[JoshPJ]

I went with the kraken i cant resist that sexy front

[Lurick]

For CPU only, AIO makes sense.

Good choice on the Kraken, looks very sexy :>

 

If you were doing CPU + GPU then I would suggest the FluidGaming kit from EKWB and going more custom  

[Kenji the Uke]

1 minute ago, JoshPJ said:

I went with the kraken i cant resist that sexy front

How much is it?

[JoshPJ]

Just now, Kenji the Uke said:

How much is it?

£130

[Kenji the Uke]

Just now, JoshPJ said:

£130

Yeh thats about right owo

[JoshPJ]

1 minute ago, Kenji the Uke said:

How much is it?

im looking into it tho because it still has a rly small ram clearance

[Kenji the Uke]

Just now, JoshPJ said:

im looking into it tho because it still has a rly small ram clearance

Owo Really? I didnt even know that was an issue with it. Weird. WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEOS

[JoshPJ]

Just now, Kenji the Uke said:

Owo Really? I didnt even know that was an issue with it. Weird. WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEOS

yeah i didnt even think they got close to the ram, oh i will trust me

[Kenji the Uke]

Just now, JoshPJ said:

yeah i didnt even think they got close to the ram, oh i will trust me

Good :3