someone knows good reviews comparing an 8700k air cooler to a cheaper water AIO and a high-end AIO.
someone knows good reviews comparing an 8700k air cooler to a cheaper water AIO and a high-end AIO.
it's hard to locate satisfactory feedback on top-tier air coolers like the Scythe Fuma compared to budget single-fan AIOs and mid-to-high-end water coolers.
'Top-end' and 'AIO' aren't usually linked together. These coolers aren't generally part of that range.
a good air cooler keeps the CPU at the same or better temperature than any 240 and some 280 AiOs, while producing significantly less noise.
most AiOs are produced by the same manufacturer—asetek (https://www.asetek.com/desktop/do-it-yourself/).
the main variation lies in the fans; the rest is about aesthetics, with companies of four letters often creating perfect Christmas tree toys.
I own a Cryorig R1 Ultimate running on an 8700k with 5.1Ghz, reaching a peak of 83*c.
I own roughly a dozen AIOs in my home office, each stored in its own box.