Looking for an AIO - Which one to get?

[ItsTheDuckAgain]

I'm opting for a Watercooling solution finally on one of my PCs since a DH15 failed me yesterday (Sidenote: Dropping it from 1m on a stone floor doesn't help unless you want bent heatpipes....).

 

I got a big enough case for a 360 rad so I thought why not go full out on it, or maybe it is too much of an overkill and 240 will suffice?!?!? (only cooling the CPU - i7 6700K). Price is not really a concern as long as it makes sense performance <--> dollar wise.

 

These are the ones I looked at so far:

 

Fractal Design S24

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/water-cooling/celsius-s24

 

Fractal Design Celsius S36

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/water-cooling/celsius-s36

 

Alphacool Eisbaer 360

https://www.alphacool.com/shop/sets-und-systeme/eisbaer/20226/alphacool-eisbaer-360-cpu-black

 

Be Quiet! Silent Loop 360

http://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/779

 

Arctic Liquid Freezer 360

https://www.arctic.ac/ch_de/liquid-freezer-360.html

 

Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 (240)

http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/hydro-series-h100i-v2-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler

 

Cooler Master Nepton 240M

http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-liquid-cooler/nepton-240m/

 

Zalman Reserator 3 Max Dual (240)

http://www.zalman.com/contents/products/view.html?no=77

 

What I want is a

- silent (prio 1)

- reliable (prio 2)

- easy to build into the top slots of a Define R5

- with an integrated fan hub for no cable mess (prio 4).

 

I don't care about aesthetics due to a closed case, so no RGB or whatever needed.

 

Any suggestions are welcome! What would you guys get?

[Mi26]

What's the CPU being cooled 

[ItsTheDuckAgain]

1 minute ago, Mi26 said:

What's the CPU being cooled 

good and obvious question - will edit the first post - thx!

 

currently a 6700K which ran on air with 1.29v at 4.6GHz at 75°C max with a Noctua DH15, which is quite some silicon luck. 

[redbullvodka]

I gotta say, I recently bought the Corsair H100i V2, and it´s been pretty sicc so far.

The fans that come with it can be a bit loud under load, but nothing extreme in my opinion.

 

 

Plus, it looks hella good

[sun2]

I can recommend the Corsair H100i V2 as well. Maybe replace the fans due volume, but beside that its really good.

[cbc02009]

I had an x62 that died after about 5 months of use. Turns out the pumps for all the AIOs are made by the same company, so I really don't trust any of them anymore. If you're determined to get one, go with a company that has good customer service ratings, and will fix the damn thing for you when (not if) it breaks.

[kxrider85]

id go with the bequiet 360 if I were you. I have an H100i and although its pretty popular, its not that impressive performance and volume wise imo. Not only does bequiet make quiet stuff, the 360 rad will allow you to run the fans even quieter.

[DarkSmith2]

2 hours ago, kxrider85 said:

I had an x62 that died after about 5 months of use. Turns out the pumps for all the AIOs are made by the same company, so I really don't trust any of them anymore. If you're determined to get one, go with a company that has good customer service ratings, and will fix the damn thing for you when (not if) it breaks.

had a corsair h110i same happened after 12 month.