My current setup (i5-4690k, R9 290, Asrock Z97 Extreme4 in an Phanteks Enthoo Pro case) is running on stock cooling. Because I had some heat problems under certain conditions, I want to invest in a proper cooling system.
While I obviously want it to be, well, *cool*, noise is also a major concern for me. I want my PC to run *quiet*.
However, my research whether water or air cooling allows quieter results has produced some conflicting information. Some say that water cooling runs quieter and vastly reduces temperature, others think the effects are negligible and cost too much money.
As someone relatively new to the whole topic, I ask you, the pros.
As far as my understanding goes, the best water cooling results are achieved with the largest possible radiator, and the Enthoo Pro seems to have lots of space for one (http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Pro.html). On the other hand, I seem to have enough space for a pretty elaborate air cooling system, too.
So... recommendations? Please note that I mostly want to know whether I should go for water or air cooling, not specific parts - although a push in the right direction is more than welcome.
Furthermore I'm not afraid of tackling a custom built water cooling loop, as long as the price does not skyrocket.
The rig is likely to be overclocked in the future.
edit: Oh, and I put this into the "Overclocking" subsection, because that's the only one that mentions "cooling" on the main page. This is mainly about the cooling, not the overclocking, although I figure that (you) overclockers know most about it. If this belongs somewhere else, feel free to move it (if you are a mod).
While I obviously want it to be, well, *cool*, noise is also a major concern for me. I want my PC to run *quiet*.
However, my research whether water or air cooling allows quieter results has produced some conflicting information. Some say that water cooling runs quieter and vastly reduces temperature, others think the effects are negligible and cost too much money.
As someone relatively new to the whole topic, I ask you, the pros.
As far as my understanding goes, the best water cooling results are achieved with the largest possible radiator, and the Enthoo Pro seems to have lots of space for one (http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Pro.html). On the other hand, I seem to have enough space for a pretty elaborate air cooling system, too.
So... recommendations? Please note that I mostly want to know whether I should go for water or air cooling, not specific parts - although a push in the right direction is more than welcome.
Furthermore I'm not afraid of tackling a custom built water cooling loop, as long as the price does not skyrocket.
The rig is likely to be overclocked in the future.
edit: Oh, and I put this into the "Overclocking" subsection, because that's the only one that mentions "cooling" on the main page. This is mainly about the cooling, not the overclocking, although I figure that (you) overclockers know most about it. If this belongs somewhere else, feel free to move it (if you are a mod).
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