Mini ITX- 120mm AIO or Air cool

[JAMIE_CORTEZ]

So life circumstances are prompting me to downsize my build to save space and make it somewhat hideable.

I am looking at dropping from a full atx case down to a Mini- Specifically the new phanteks shift 2 cases.

My PC is now generally relegated to streaming games to my laptop (but only stuff it can’t handle) and is also my plex media server.

Running a 9600k and a Gainward 1070 Phoenix

is a 120mm AIO worth it or am I going to get better results on Air

 

[momo56]

120mm AIO might be cooler but seems overkill for a 9600k. Plus the pump and air bubble noise may be annoying.

With 85mm clearance, I'd go for either the Alpenfohn Black Ridge or Noctua L12S.

Used both on a 9900K @ 4.7ghz. Although the cpu was delidded it will be more than enough for a 9600k.