Survey for Liquid Cooler owners

[minervx]

as a reference for those possibly looking to buy one.

[TidaLWaveZ]

A decent custom loop with CPU only is about $250 minimum, $350+ if you want your GPU in the loop.

 

IMO a custom loop is kind of pointless if you are only cooling CPU and only using a single rad setup with less than 360mm. Rule of thumb is at least 240mm per component, anything less is regressive for a custom loop.

 

In a nutshell I wouldn't recommend a custom loop unless you're going all out or at least plan on making additions to the loop which is not a simple process.  

 

[DildorTheDecent]

"how many additional frames per second do you gain in modern titles, switching from air to liquid"

 

Basically none. Because liquid doesn't improve FPS. It improves temperatures and looks better.

[Mr.Meerkat]

17 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

Basically none. Because liquid doesn't improve FPS. It improves temperatures and looks better.

It may provide more OCing headroom to be fair...

[Watashi]

Good idea for a thread OP. Personally I like having a custom loop. For me, it is a fun DIY project, looks aesthetically pleasing, provides better OCING (because of improved thermals), able to give maintenance to the loop (greatly increasing longevity as compared to AIOs), and it was a cool learning experience. 

 

I'm not sure about AIOs, but I would suggest custom loop cooling to any PC enthusiast who is interested in it.

[DildorTheDecent]

29 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

It may provide more OCing headroom to be fair...

well obviously it does. But going from air to liquid has no immediate benefit for frame rates.

 

[r3loAded]

Good idea bad implementation. You really need to work to your poll/survey skills. If you got time, do one properly if not it's better not to make any.

 

"Which is a better way to spend $60-80

• premium air cooler
• entry level liquid"    
• It was talked all over again. Depends on ram clearance, case clearance if you want an decent/premium air cooler.
• "Do larger radiator sizes make a meaningful difference?" What kind of question is that? Of course it matters but not only the rad size. It matters the CPU block-pump combo as well. 240mm rad will have more time to cool the water inside.
• "Which processors do you personally liquid cool?" Again, the CPU is the easiest to go with an AIO. Slamming an AIO on a GPU is not that easy and it doesn't worth. You're better going with an AIO solution already implemented buy manufacturers, i.e EVGA Hybrit, MSI Sea Hawk etc.

 

"how many additional frames per second do you gain in modern titles, switching from air to liquid" Doesn't gets you FPS directly, so not really relevant.

 

"At high loads, how much quieter is a liquid cooler than an air cooler, in your experience?" That depends on the brand you're going for. They are not the same, they don't sound the same.

 

Sorry to say that but useless post that creates more confusion that helps new builders.