Most Silent AIO Pump?

Brenyo · 22 Oct 2015 at 14:31

I'm after the most silent AIO system, I'm only interested in the pump noise.
I've tried the CollerMaster 280 AIO, but the pump was too noisy, now I'm using a Kraken X61, but I just changed my vents to Noctua A14's and using them around 750RPM, which is now close to completely silent and all I can hear is the Kraken's pump rattling (It gets 12V, so thats not the issue. Its really not that bad, but still bothers me.)
Can someone please advise what should I buy? Is the EK Predator 360 would be any better noise-wise or I have to go for air-cooling or Custom-loop?
Also can I use the EK Predator 360 with 3*140mm fans if I can put them on? (Its possible to do I think, I have a Phanteks Enthoo Primo case) or I have to get 120mm fans for better results?

VKleita · 22 Oct 2015 at 15:43

Some of what you are asking I don't know the answer to Brenyo sorry.

The bit I do know is the Predator 360 will fit in the Phantek Primo case, to bolt it on to the case it would be far easier to use 120 fans, using 140's you would have to use zip cables or something similar to allow attachment.
I think it would be a pain in the bottom with no benefit.

I'm in the same boat as you I have a 3x 140 mm case I want to use all the space!
Why the Predator 360 is not for me and I think I will have to force myself to go custom loop!

Brenyo · 22 Oct 2015 at 18:15

I'd just those rubber holders instead of screws and job done.

ubersonic · 27 Oct 2015 at 12:17

Brenyo said:
Can someone please advise what should I buy?

A Noctua NH-D15 air cooler, quieter at idle than any AIO pump and more than capable of keeping any CPU in check even when overclocked.

May not be the answer you wanted but you did say should, lol.

Brenyo · 27 Oct 2015 at 13:41

Yeah thats what I was thinking, but I want to keep the cpu as cool as I can (even if its unnecessary), but if there is no other solution, I'll go for that.