Best 120mm AIO for the price?
Best 120mm AIO for the price?
Hello everyone,
I'm considering buying a new AIO watercooler and want to stick to 120mm fans/radiators/Who's options. I noticed the Corsair h50 and h55 are on sale (about $10 off). Would these suit my 6600k and a mild overclock? I'm aiming to stay under $100. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks!!!
There isn't a single "best" AIO since no AIO can match the performance of an air cooler. At any price point, the air cooler will always surpass the AIO. CLC type AIOs are not recommended due to poor pump flow. Using mixed metals, inefficient aluminum rads, and high noise levels are drawbacks.
We see the $60 Corsair being outperformed by the $25 Hyper 212. Based on your budget, the top choice is a Noctua NH-D15. For mild overclocking, spending more than $25 on a Hyper 212 or $35 on a Cryorig H7 isn't necessary.
A basic $35 tower cooler, similar to the cryorig H7, can perform just as well or better in your situation.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...4UF2DZ6565
It offers lower cost, simpler installation, quieter operation, and no leaks.
When filtered, the front intakes help maintain a cleaner case.
Your i5-6600K overclock is constrained by chip quality, not cooling performance.
As of 12/04/2016
What percentage can achieve an overclock with a reasonable 1.40v Vcore?
I5-6600K
4.9 14%
4.8 38%
4.7 67%
4.6 87%
There isn't a single "best" AIO since no AIO can match the performance of an air cooler. At any price point, the air cooler will always surpass the AIO. CLC type AIOs are not recommended due to poor pump flow. Using mixed metals, inefficient aluminum rads, and high noise levels are drawbacks.