AIO Liquid and Case advice.
AIO Liquid and Case advice.
Hello Tom, I just upgraded my computer and need to wrap it up with a new case and an AIO liquid cooler. Here’s what I have right now.
CPU: Ryzen 5 1600 (estimated 3.8ghz)
Cooler: Stock
Motherboard: Asus Strix B350-f Gaming
VGA: MSI GTX 1060 6gb gaming x
DDR4: Kingston HyperX Fury 2x4GB 2400MHz
SATA: 600GB hard disk
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 700W Plus
Case: Thermaltake Overseer White Edition
My budget is very close to 300 euros (from Greece)
After reading reviews and forums for a while, I found these options appealing. For cases, I’m considering NZXT Noctis 450 White, Corsair Carbid 400c Window White, Phanteks P400S with tempered glass, and possibly the NZXT H440 version 2. As for the AIO liquid cooler, I’ve picked a few models but it’s my first time using liquid coolers, so I’m a bit nervous about any issues.
I plan to place the AIO cooler on the front of the case for better overall temperature management.
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has tried these before.
There is very little difference in builds between different AIOs. All of the ones you listed are pretty good and if you can get any of them for a good price, you're not going to go wrong. Kraken is not super special imho, performance or quality wise to justify huge price difference. If you're going for the arctic one, make sure you have space at the front of the case to accommodate the extra fans. Make sure the tubing is long enough for front mounting of whatever case you decide to go with. All the cases you listed are good, though if it was my personal preference, I'd probably go with P400S or 400C.
Will Sedivy handle this arctic liquid freezer? It's the most affordable AIO liquid in the Greek market, priced at just 80 euros. However, I haven't noticed any negative reviews on Amazon or similar platforms, though that doesn't necessarily mean it's good or reliable. For example, I recently found the Corsair Carbide 400C, which has minimal and small dimensions but excellent reviews. I believe the water cables are long enough for these types of cases. NZXT confirmed via live chat that this liquid cooler works well with front mounting on all cases.
Honestly?
The Ryzen CPUs don't overclock much, so the coolers they come with look capable enough for 3.8GHz.
If you're planning to go above that, consider a different cooler—or save the money for future upgrades.
I might have thought about spending the cooler budget on a 1700 (non-x) and getting certified 3200 RAM... they really make a difference in some situations.
But it's your choice. For games, the extra 0.1-0.2 GHz might not be worth it compared to the 1600, unless you're upgrading cores.
I've had my H105 since 2500k and I'm happy with it, but Arctic Liquid works better for me, and it's cheaper in Greece by 40 euros.
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Honestly?
Since the ryzen cpu's don't overclock a lot, the wraith coolers they come with seem to be quite able to cope just fine with 3.8GHz.
If you plan on going over 3.8 then sure, get another cooler...or if you want to buy it for future upgrades.
I might have been tempted to use the cooler money to get a 1700 (non x) to be honest... AND Ryzen certified 3200 RAM ... they seem to make quite a difference in some cases...
But that's upto you.... if it's just games the extra 0,1-0,2 Ghz you -might- get with the 1600 is usualy more beneficial than the extra cores of the 1700.
I've had my h105 since my 2500k and I'm very happy with it, but the arctic liquid seems to perform better and here in Greece it costs 40euros less.
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(Kalimera)
I dont plan to overclock any further, maybe i could only try for 4ghz but its gona be a silicon lottery task but im more than fine with 3.8ghz. i dont have temp issues at all, going max 60c with stock but to be honest i never had Liquid before and i would just like to have lower temps and maybe future use of the AIO liquid, i made up my mind for arctic liquid freezer 240 or the 360 but i have a very hard time to decide on a case.
Maybe you can enlighten me up? im between these but its very hard to decide,
Phanteks P400S Tempered Glass
Corsair Carbide 400c window white
NZXT 440 V2
NZXT Noctis
all of them have prons and cons and im very confused, i also want Lightning effects, good cable managment and dust protection.
Thanks in advance.
The corsair appears tightly fitted, allowing only the 360mm radiator to fit in front.
The Phanteks are slightly bigger but also only accept the 360mm radiator in front.
The NZXT models seem a bit more spacious and can accommodate the radiator either in front or on top.*
The corsair/Phanteks have just two USB ports at the front, so it’s unclear if that will cause any issues.
Their specifications mention having at least a couple of dust filters.
I’ve seen the Noctis up close—it looks impressive (though pricey) and the cable management is fairly neat.
*I’m noting that if you ever change your radiator placement later, you won’t be able to do so with the 360mm unit; placing it in front will require more frequent dust cleaning and could raise your graphics card’s temperature slightly due to the warm air being blown inside.*
I just want to install my radiator on the front side. There are several YouTube videos discussing the optimal placement for liquid cooler radiators, all showing that the front side with top and rear exhaust is the most effective. I’m planning to follow the same approach. All these examples are really good, making it tough to decide. I prefer Corsair Carbide 400C a bit more, but I’m not sure if using a 360 radiator in front means I need to remove the PSU shroud or not. I can’t find that information anywhere and will keep looking.
From the 400C review (http://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/cas...-review/2/), I would be concerned about space constraints if a double fan radiator is installed at the front. This could affect certain video cards of specific lengths, so it's important to check widths and adjust accordingly. The shroud appears to be something you can pull back, but its effectiveness isn't clear. I recommend asking Corsair directly about this issue with the specific Arctic cooler model.
I decided to purchase the NZXT Noctis 450 White.
I looked into various options like Corsair 400C or Phanteks P400s, but the NZXT costs 20 euros more and includes additional features such as four high-flow silent fans, two LED strips at the bottom, and a light-up logo on the PSU shroud. I believe I would have to pay even more for extra components from other stores and face more complications by placing multiple orders from different shops in Greece.
I need to reach out to NZXT to confirm if the Arctic Liquid freezer 240 or the 360 can fit in front with push and pull. If they provide an update, I’m ready to proceed.
Looks promising, good luck. If 450 doesn't work (though it should), consider checking
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.ph...36&area=en
in white—the only other white case I recall that's a bit too big for a medium tower and would probably fit.