corsair air 540
corsair air 540
Have someone suggest a water cooling setup suitable for your case? You're planning to build and are still learning about water cooling.
Almost any all-in-one liquid cooler will suffice in that situation. For overclocking purposes, opt for a model with at least 240mm and preferably 280mm size. When it comes to custom loop setups, things will be quite unique and should ideally be handled by someone experienced in custom loops without prior assistance during component selection.
If you're seeking a solid AIO option based on your budget, here are some suggestions:
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CPU Cooler:
Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total:
$119.99
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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Or this:
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($124.38 @ Amazon)
Total:
$124.38
Includes shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-02 01:52 EST-0500
For a more powerful choice, you'll need to invest significantly.
Darkbreeze :
For most All In One liquid coolers it should work just fine. If you plan to overclock, opt for a model with at least 240mm and preferably 280mm size. For a custom loop, things will be very specific and likely require someone experienced in custom loops to assist with parts selection.
If you're after a solid AIO, your choice depends on your budget. Here are some options:
PCPartPicker part list
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU Cooler:
Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total:
$119.99
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Alternatively:
PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($124.38 @ Amazon)
Total:
$124.38
Includes shipping, taxes, and discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-02 01:51 EST-0500
Or you can also consider:
If you're aiming for more performance, you'll need to invest more in your setup.
Yeah, I mean it—custom watercooling is the way, but figuring out components like VGA block, pump, or other parts for my case isn't easy. Need some guidance?
I love my Corsair Air 540! I use the Corsair H100i (2x120mm) as exhaust for my i5 3570k mounted at the top, while my GTX 980 gets cooled by the Corsair H90 (1x140mm) positioned as rear exhaust. The factory-included fans on the front (2x140mm) help with dust filtration through the intake. The case remains quiet even when the HDD is spinning down, which is ideal for gaming. Adding haze inside doesn’t cause buildup and actually improves airflow, aiding passive cooling of components. The build quality here is excellent—display parts are free from cable clutter on one side, though the PSU/SSD area can be messy. The HDD/SSD mounts are inexpensive, but they’re fragile and made of low-quality plastic; treat them carefully or they’ll fail soon after installation. Corsair should have provided covers or filters for when the HDD isn’t installed, since there’s no other protection for that part. If you opt for a custom loop setup, you can easily fit various radiator sizes and setups: top options are 2x120mm or 2x140mm, front options include 3x120mm or 2x140mm, and rear options are 1x120mm or 1x140mm. If you’re resourceful, you should be able to place the pump and reservoir on either side of the case without trouble, as there’s ample space available.
Thread has been transferred to the watercooling section. I'll inform our watercooling specialist to check if they can assist with component choices or guide you appropriately.
Darkbreeze:
Thread moved to watercooling area. I'll let our watercooling expert know and ask if they can assist with component choices or guide me properly.
Ahh yeah, that's not the right thread. I'm new around here. I'll join the watercooling section later. Thanks.
No problem at all. I've already placed it in that section. You're all set, and hopefully our watercooling expert will join soon, or another member with solid custom loop experience will come along to assist. Be gentle with patience—sometimes the right support takes a bit of time to arrive.