Which CPU cooler...?

[Stanimir]

Hello, from the other side~~~ of the Ocean..

 

I am currently rocking a Hyper 212X on a 8600k. Would like to get an AIO cooler just for better look but can't find a decent information when it comes to performance on some of the coolers I am looking at. Anyone using these and/or can tell me which would be the best when it comes to perforamnce/noise?
My contestants are:

DeepCool Maelstorm 240T;

Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 240;

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB;

and ofc the Hyper 212X.

 

P.S. Also.. any good 15-20$ case fans?

[Agonizel]

I had already complained about the lack of information about the factors and their degree of importance on the performance of CLCs.
Basically, you cannot predict how a cooler will perform. You need to go on case by case scenario and watch reviews. Although, the consensus says it's the fans

There is basically just one thing to know: Asetek pumps are the norm and - in my experience - better performers.
For example: A Corsair h100i v2 240mm AIO with an Asetek pump cools a bit better than a 360mm Deepcool ex that is non-asetek. Using the same fans on both.
What is asetek? The basic workings of a pump somehow patented on AIOs

Anyway: I'd recommend Corsair or NZXT siince your upgrade is aesthetical and I noticed you like RGB fans. I recommend the Corsair AIO with a Corsair RGB eco-system using the commander pro with either HD, LL or ML RGB fans: their customization potential is endless with iCUE (once you get the hang of it) and even if they're expensive, they're definitely better value than the NZXT AER Ecosystem . Check out my guide in my signature below to see how it works, good luck!

[WoodenMarker]

None of the AIO's mentioned are particularly quiet since they come with cheap fans to hit a more competitive price. If you want something quiet, you'd need to replace the fans or get a different cooler to begin with.

The Maelstrom 240T is the best performer out of the list. You can see relative performance here: 

What are your specs? Where are you shopping / located and where are you planning to use the case fans? Budget?