Which AIO is better?

[Pro__theus]

Hey guys,

 

So I have come up with 3 options for my AIO cooler, I'm going to be using it on an i5-8600k. My options are:

 

Deepcool Gamer Storm Castle 240/280mm:

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/42893/deepcool-gamer-storm-castle-240-rgb-aio-cpu-liquid-cooler

This cooler seems to have really solid build quality and it uses an Asetek pump which leads me to believe that it will be longer lasting than a Cooler Master pump, also nice RGB included. This is retailing for $169-$199 AUD

 

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R 240mm:

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/41540/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240r-addressable-rgb-aio-cooler

Nice looking RGB and overall build quality but the joins between the pump block and tubing and radiator and tubing are questionable and look like they could easily come undone as it is only heatshrink slightly apart. Apparently it has good performance per dollar and is reasonably quiet. This retails for $129 AUD

 

NZXT Kraken X52 240mm:

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37478

Aaaaand this is the well known NZXT Kraken model with infinity mirror design and decent cooling, it is the most expensive of the three and I know the build quality is pretty good but the software is buggy and crap (according to the internet). This model also uses an Asetek pump AND has the longest warranty of the three (6 years). This is selling for $219 AUD

 

Currently leaning towards the Deepcool model (Option 1) for the Asetek pump, nicer build quality, more solid pump connections between tubing and cheaper price but what would you guys do? I'm pretty wary of leaks and it's important to me that this AIO will last for a few years to come.

 

Thanks for your help 

[Phentos]

As the former owner of a Kraken AIO, they aren't worth the price. The performance was good, but not $165 good. I also had some pump noise towards the end of my ownership of the cooler. 

 

How much does the Corsair h100i Pro cost for you?

[Firewrath9]

Evga’s clc280 works magically on my 8600k, i got it for 100 usd, try a clc 240 or a corsair h100 or h105.

[Pro__theus]

On 8/10/2018 at 1:18 PM, Phentos said:

As the former owner of a Kraken AIO, they aren't worth the price. The performance was good, but not $165 good. I also had some pump noise towards the end of my ownership of the cooler. 

 

How much does the Corsair h100i Pro cost for you?

The h100i Pro is $189 AUD for me. Pretty pricey but I know they have a good rep

[Columbo]

I have a deepcool and a coolermaster 240mm AIO. Both work flawlessly still. You are going after the eye candy RGB stuff which costs a pretty penny.