Better fan or Liquid Cooling

Gate9er · Jun 4, 2013

Hi guys

So I am currently looking forward on upgrading my cpu's cooling and I have a small dilemma. Should I go for a super extreme cpu fan like the Dark Rock 2 from be quiet, or should I upgrade to a water cooling system? I am not an extreme overclocker though I have my 3770k overclocked to 4.2Ghz using Asus Suite II. Space is not a problem since my case is big enough. Also money is not a limitation I just want to do what's the best for my rig always considering my personal usage.

P.S. My cpu currently runs at about 30 C on idle.

Any suggestions?

Cheers in advance!

Rayne604 · Jun 4, 2013

Get water cooling system, it's good since your budget isn't the problem.
A bit expensive, but does the job
Clean, Looks, and it helps for better airflow, the only concern is leaking but that's really rare

ksham · Jun 4, 2013

4.2GHz isn't high. A Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO can handle that overclock.

Gate9er · Jun 4, 2013

ksham :

Thanks for the quick reply. What about the Dark Rock 2??

Gate9er · Jun 4, 2013

Rayne604 :

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you have any recommendations regarding a good w/c system? Single radiator is preferred.

ksham · Jun 4, 2013

It's a very quiet cooler. And a good one at that. While price/performance isn't as good nor will it be as good as some high-end air coolers, feel free to pick it up if you want because it is a strong cooler nonetheless.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 4, 2013

Might Help.

Gate9er · Jun 4, 2013

What's the model name??

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 4, 2013

Phanteks PH-TC14PE

Comes in 4 or 5 colors

Gate9er · Jun 4, 2013

Comparing that with the Dark Rock 2 which one would you recommend??

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 4, 2013

Phanteks PH-TC14PE < I own 2 an orange and black , Cools as good as my Noctua NH-D14.

ksham · Jun 4, 2013

The Phanteks is a bit overkill for a 4.2GHz overclock. It is a lot stronger than the Dark Rock 2. The Phanteks PH-TC14PE is one of the top high-end air coolers. Be warned, it is very big. Check the compatibility list before purchasing to make sure that your motherboard is supported.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 4, 2013

+ 1 ^ It's huge so double check the dimensions if you ever decide to purchase.In my personal opinion , and I own both , I think the Phanteks beats out the Noctua in the cooling dept.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 4, 2013

Here's one of mine:

Phanteks PH-TC14PE with Scythe Slipstream 110 CFM fans attached.

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