Watercooling, or big air cooler?

m_c

m_c

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My new build is running well, and even though it's a lot quieter than using my laptop with it's cooling fans going flat out most of the time, the standard AMD cooler that came with the 3600 is already annoying me with it's regular speed changes!

Plus some idiot mounted it the wrong way around, so it's covering one of the memory slots :rolleyes:

Anyway, at some point I'm planning on upgrading the CPU, so am considering going for something like an AIO watercooling setup, but would a big air cooler be as effective?

I've got a Corsair 465X case, so I've got plenty options available, but can't decide what option would be the best long term..
 
The only gaming I'm planning on doing is the new MS flight sim, just so I can fly over the local area :-)
My main use is 3D CAD/modelling, along with some video editing, so I'll be making the CPU working pretty hard at times.

I had been looking at one of the H150s, but perhaps a H100 would be better so some cool air is still being drawn in for the graphics card?
 
I have no idea on height, but it's currently got 16GB worth of Corsair Vengeance RGB in it, although I have a 32GB 8pack kit to fit when I get a chance.

I'm not set on watercooling, I just want something that's a bit quieter, and upgrade proof.
 
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