What cooler should I get?
What cooler should I get?
Hello, everyone!
In early 2019 I was building my PC and had a question.
Which cooler should I choose?
The ARCTIC AC Freezer 33 eSport Edition or the Scythe FUMA Rev.B?
I plan to use an 1600X and overclock it a bit.
I will use the Thermaltake Versa H18 case, with four fans.
(P.S.: The 2600X is almost 100$ more than the 1600X here, bloody hell!)
An aio offers essentially the same results within the same category as an air cooler. The Corsair H60 performs almost the same as the hyper212 evo. In terms of advantages, it mainly comes down to appearance or compatibility rather than actual performance. The exception lies with the 280+mm AIOs, which provide a much larger capacity compared to the largest air coolers—this only matters if your OC exceeds 250w combined. For most setups, the NH-D15 behaves similarly to other 280mm AIOs, differing only slightly in temperature.
The Scythe Fuma Rev.b delivers strong cooling for its dimensions, though it may face fitment challenges with large socket heatsinks and tall RAM due to reduced heatpipe height.
Both coolers operate in varying performance ranges (leagues). You might find it useful to share a link to all the coolers you own. Ideally, knowing your location and budget would be helpful. It would also assist if we understood your planned build, such as:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
If you have any space constraints, let me know.
My planned build includes:
CPU: Ryzen 5 1600X
MoBo: ASRock B450M PRO4 (more affordable than the MSI B350M BAZOOKA here)
RAM: Two Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 4GB DDR4 2666MHz CL16 1.2v sticks
HDD/SSD: WD Blue 1TB / WD NEW Green 120GB SATA-III M.2 2280
GPU: Sapphire Radeon RX 580 NITRO+ 8GB GDDR5 256-bit
PSU: Seasonic M12II-620 EVO Edition Bronze 620W
Chassis: Thermaltake Versa H18
OS: Windows 10 64bit.
I understand everyone prioritizes GPU, CPU, etc., but I always opt for the largest high-quality water cooler available. Keeping the CPU in a cooler extends its lifespan. Look at the new Corsair H115i gt or gtx models for around $150—just remember to keep the box and receipt in case the pump fails.
They perform best and a closed loop setup is easy to set up. I assumed you were looking to customize. That's your decision.
For air, I usually use the cooler master hyper 212 EVO. It runs smoothly, provides excellent contact, is affordable, and looks nice. I've used a Q6600 at 3.5 for a long time without any problems. I also ran my current I5 at 4.5 until someone convinced me to get a good water cooler. Temperatures are 10 to 20 C lower than when using air.
That Artic AC seems to be in poor shape, but PCpartpicker.com confirms it's available at a discount as well. Regardless, the 212 worked fine for your setup and the T4 isn't great. I believe you're on the right path with the Artic. Before investing $40 to $50, consider looking into water. The H60 2018 would be a good fit for your needs and is very quiet.
Unfortunately, the H60 is out of stock! D:<
I’ve never really explored watercooling, but these AIOs seem appealing... though I’m worried about leaks!
I’ve always had a placebo effect when buying tall coolers.
EDIT: AIO coolers are quite pricey, so I might switch to an air-cooler.
Which cooler is more suitable? The Arctic AC Freezer 33 eSport Edition or the Scythe FUMA Rev.B?