CPU Cooler

[KT1578]

I am looking at buying the best CPU Cooler for my build, and it has come down to the NZXT Kraken X62, the Corsair H115i, and the Corsair H150i. I know that the 150i is a triple, but it fits. Will this give me an increase in peformance? Also, I was originally going to get the X62, but many of my products are Corsair and I am worried that the RGB won’t sync. I think the H150i has an option for RGB, but will the 3 fans work better and keep my CPU/Case cooler than dual fans?

[themctipers]

what cpu?
do you care about overclocking?

[KT1578]

I will be using a I7 8700K overclocked as much as possible to a safe speed though. I also want the cooler to not be too loud. The Kraken X62 and the Corsair H115i seem to keep coming up for lowest temperatures, and the X62 for being one of the quitest. I decided to forget about the H150i, because most reviews I have read and videas that I watched make it seem to be pretty bad, in terms of noise, cable management and peformance. 

 

I would prefer a Corsair product, and I think H115i V2 is one of the best. If not, please say otherwise. I would get an X62 because that seems to be even better, but all of my products that have RGB are Corsair, and I don’t think NZXT RGB will sync with Corsair RGB.

 

[KT1578]

26 minutes ago, themctipers said:

what cpu?
do you care about overclocking?

Sorry forgot to press reply on above message

[KT1578]

EVGA CLC 280 seems like another good option. Some also say that air coolers are even better than AIO’s, like the Noctua NH-D15. They say that they are quieter and cooler. The thing is, my colour scheme is blue and black, and the NH-D15 probably willl not match with that considering it is beige and browny. IMO that kind of looks ugly, and my PC will sit ontop of my desktop so I can stare at it’s beauty all day long. The case is the Phanteks Enthoo Primo, which has a glass window which will clearly show the ugly colours of this cooler.

[drk]

If you want an air cooler that would work better with your colour scheme look into the Bequiet! Dark Rock Pro 3. And I have used all of the CLCs mentioned except the 150i. They all seemed to perform very similar for thermals.  With the X62 having the most robust RGB options.