i5 4670k WC AIO or aircooler ?

SaTrOx · 16 Jul 2016 at 20:58

Hi soon im planning on replacing my stock cooler for something "more powerful", but the problem is my limited budget of around 110 pounds.

I was thinking of Corsair H100i V2 is it a good choice or i can get something better ?

Yes i will be overclocking the cpu, quite a few games i play would benefit greatly from overclock.

Case Thermaltake Core V31 240 or 360 rad will fit easily, im also willing to spend maybe few extra pounds if theres anything that will beat the corsairs AIO.

Edit@:

I have just found another AIO cooler wich looks promising, Swiftech X220-X any thoughts on that ?

Nasher · 17 Jul 2016 at 10:45

The top end air coolers are almost as good now for CPU cooling and cost much less than the AIOs. WC is only really worth it if your going for a full custom system which includes the GPU (you will need a lot more than £110).

I'd say go for a Noctua or Alpenföhn cooler etc.

pastymuncher · 17 Jul 2016 at 13:28

If you are considering a AIO take a look at the excellent Antec units. Excellent performance and much cheaper due to no "Corsair tax" on them. There's a review on them here.

SaTrOx · 17 Jul 2016 at 19:51

pastymuncher said:
If you are considering a AIO take a look at the excellent Antec units. Excellent performance and much cheaper due to no "Corsair tax" on them. There's a review on them here.

wow thanks for that i will order that one

Edit:

Ordered 240mm version too bad theres no +rep option on here i would give you one Thanks a lot!

pastymuncher · 18 Jul 2016 at 13:12

You are welcome. Let us know how you get on.

SaTrOx · 18 Jul 2016 at 20:46

I would have another question regarding cooling if someone could help.

I dont know where should i place the AIO unit and where to put SP fans to make positive air pressure in the case.

I was thinking of mounting that AIO in top of the case with fans blowing out of the case. (Thermaltake Core V31) i could also possibly do push pull config as there would be some resistance at top of the case (dust filter)
in front i would mount 2 SP 120 fans
and in the back 1 AF 120 fan
ofcourse all corsair fans as i have discounts on them

setter · 18 Jul 2016 at 20:55

Ive top mounted mine, sp fans blowing thhrough the radiator.

SaTrOx · 19 Jul 2016 at 02:18

I guess ill just have to experiment what works best

Why did you change fans ? for lower noise ? on specifications the antec fans push more air.