Which AIO Cooler?

Teknik

Teknik

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Hi,
I'm planning to build a i7-9700k on a gigabyte Z370I mobo in an EVOLV SHIFT X.
I've had a corsair h60 for several years in my current PC and I like how tidy it is etc so I'm leaning towards an AIO water cooler. If my graphics card supported a custom waterblock i would love to do a custom loop but since i bought a non reference card thats not an option!

I'm currently thinking of the corsair H115i Pro but i'm not sure if there are better options out there for the same/similar money?
 
Teknik said:
is there much difference performance/noise wise between a 240 vs 280mm?
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yes, due to larger radiator area. you can run fans at lower speeds (lower noise) for the same cooling, or run them at same speed (same noise) for better cooling. or a combination of the two.
 
In that case I'm best looking at the be quiet option since if/when i change my gfx card and add a waterblock its unlikely that a 240mm radiator would be enough to cool both a i7-9700k and a decent graphics card?
 
Teknik said:
In that case I'm best looking at the be quiet option since if/when i change my gfx card and add a waterblock its unlikely that a 240mm radiator would be enough to cool both a i7-9700k and a decent graphics card?
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all aios have thin rads. i wouldn't run a cpu+gpu combo on an aio, regardless of the radiator size. the pump capacity is just too low.
you'll also need to mod an aio to fit the gpu block in - except for the alphacool, which has QDC fittings.
 
Are there any decent custom loop kits out there for a similar price to the cost of a premium AIO or would I be better buying individual components?
 
Just looking as it appears Phantek (who make my case) do a lot of watercooling bits except radiators or pumps!
I think given that my gfx card will actually be mounted behind my motherboard that most standard AIO that are modular to allow for the inclusion of a gfx card wont work due to the extra distance involved.
I have a feeling my options are CPU AIO or full custom.
 
Right... an hour of research later, turns out i can fit either a 280mm radiator, or a 240mm and a 120mm radiator...
As such, would a 120mm radiator be enough to cool an i7-9700k to leave the 240mm slot for a future AIO for gfx?
 
Tbh if you're looking at future expansion it would make more sense to build a proper custom loop.

Create a cpu loop with the biggest rad, best pump and reservoir then later when you come to w/c the gpu it'll just be a case of draining, adding to the loop and refilling.
 
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