Liquid vs air cooling

theseb44
Member

05-15-2022, 03:16 PM

Discussion about suitable cooling options for the CPU. This PC is primarily used for moderate gaming, with a current setup of a Gigabyte 970a-ud3p/AMD FX-8320e board. The budget is around $75.

theseb44

05-15-2022, 03:16 PM #1

Discussion about suitable cooling options for the CPU. This PC is primarily used for moderate gaming, with a current setup of a Gigabyte 970a-ud3p/AMD FX-8320e board. The budget is around $75.

Smalhaan
Junior Member

05-20-2022, 02:55 PM

You're likely evaluating AIO systems. Typically, bigger air coolers perform better at temperature control and produce less noise compared to smaller or medium-sized ones. Your objectives are clear.

Smalhaan

05-20-2022, 02:55 PM #2

You're likely evaluating AIO systems. Typically, bigger air coolers perform better at temperature control and produce less noise compared to smaller or medium-sized ones. Your objectives are clear.

kaloood23
Member

165

05-20-2022, 11:02 PM

NickInternational :
This is a debate on what to cool my cpu with, this pc is used for moderate gaming mostly, setup is as follows.
Current board/cpu combo: Gigabyte 970a-ud3p/AMD FX-8320e
Price range: up to $75
At that price and use, air.

kaloood23

05-20-2022, 11:02 PM #3

Mirrqred
Member

06-08-2022, 08:22 AM

Consider the price as theoretical, here are my ideas. You can choose closed or open loop liquid cooling, and for open loop you need a kit.

Mirrqred

06-08-2022, 08:22 AM #4

Consider the price as theoretical, here are my ideas. You can choose closed or open loop liquid cooling, and for open loop you need a kit.

Dizconnected
Member

132

06-08-2022, 09:14 AM

I think you're thinking about AIO kits. Usually, bigger air coolers perform better in temperature and quieter than smaller or medium ones. What are your objectives?

Dizconnected

06-08-2022, 09:14 AM #5

I think you're thinking about AIO kits. Usually, bigger air coolers perform better in temperature and quieter than smaller or medium ones. What are your objectives?

rikydalli
Junior Member

06-08-2022, 03:13 PM

NickInternational:
The price range was just theory. I have some suggestions. It could be closed or open loop liquid cooling, but it should be a kit if it's open loop. My advice is to go with the Cryorig A80 for the liquid. Anything higher would need a custom open loop setup. Below that, an air cooler from Noctua or Cryorig would be better.

rikydalli

06-08-2022, 03:13 PM #6

Brek_
Member

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06-08-2022, 03:24 PM

I discovered a great assessment of a fairly obscure cooler, the $35 scythe kotetsu. It outperforms even the popular Noctua NH-U14s and cm hyper212.

Brek_

06-08-2022, 03:24 PM #7

I discovered a great assessment of a fairly obscure cooler, the $35 scythe kotetsu. It outperforms even the popular Noctua NH-U14s and cm hyper212.

beth04
Member

156

06-08-2022, 05:24 PM

I claim that anything below $150 is fine. For $150, consider the Swiftech H220/240 or a basic loop. I would never suggest an AIO.

beth04

06-08-2022, 05:24 PM #8

I claim that anything below $150 is fine. For $150, consider the Swiftech H220/240 or a basic loop. I would never suggest an AIO.

Bartercardinal
Member

169

06-08-2022, 07:09 PM

Ok, so I decided to go with either
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...gnorebbr=1
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...gnorebbr=1
The problem is I'd have to buy a new case for the air cooler and I don't know of a decent case for under $50 that it would fit in

Bartercardinal

06-08-2022, 07:09 PM #9