Is a 120mm AIO enough?
Is a 120mm AIO enough?
An air cooler generally offers superior performance and reliability compared to a budget AIO at a comparable price. For example, a Cryorig H5 would be about the same cost as a Corsair H50 and likely deliver better results.
However, I own a 6700K overclocked to 4.5 GHz and find a basic CM 212 EVO sufficient. The fans might be a bit noisier than desired by some users.
An air cooler generally offers superior performance and reliability compared to a budget AIO at a comparable price. For example, a Cryorig H5 would be about the same cost as a Corsair H50 and likely deliver better results.
However, my setup includes a 6700K overclocked to 4.5 GHz, while a basic CM 212 EVO suffices. The fans might become noticeably louder than preferred by some users.
A Cryorig H7 offers superior cooling performance compared to the H60:
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CPU Cooler:
CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Overall: $55.00
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2017-11-10 15:12 AEDT+1100
I've been using my 6700k at 4.8ghz for three years with a captain 120 aio water cooler. The temperatures are excellent and never exceed 65 degrees Celsius during long gaming sessions.
I used my 6700k @4.8ghz for three years with a captain 120 aio water cooler. The temperatures were great and stayed below 65 degrees Celsius while gaming for hours. This was actually the AIO model I was thinking about when I saw this thread. The RGB version is now available, but still... according to what others shared, air cooling is better for lower budgets. I had to settle for RGB because I prefer it.