Liquid cooling.. to liquid cool or not?

frldyz

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First I want to thank everyone for their response about SATA III connections. It helped a lot.





As I mentioned I am building this PC from the ground up

It's purpose will be a basic computer. But at some point I would like to get into some gaming. I don't think I'll get too serious into it.

Like I mentioned this is a basic purpose PC. I would like to getsome software to do some editing on our family videos at some point in time



My next question is cooling.

I have an i7 4790k. Its more of a processor then I need. But I got a screaming deal on it @ Microcenter for $250!

Everyone has told me to replace the fan as it sucks.

I do not intend to overclock.



But I am taking this build serious. Money is not an issue. I would like to put the best parts on/in it to get the most out of it. And hopefully get more longevity.



When I was @ Micro center the lady had recommended I go with a closed loop liquid cooling system. And toss the i7 fan in the garbage.



Is liquid cooling way to much of an overkill for my needs. I know its more then is necessary. But will it negatively hurt to go with liquid cooling. Or would I get better performance out of an air cooled unit.



I have a Corsair 760t case. So room and venting is not a problem.



Thanks in advance everyone.



I would like to take advantage of my 760t panel window and show of my build.
 
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Your best option for longevity and "future proofing" is to save the money until you need the upgrade.
There is no point in water cooling if you dont plan to OC, at all. It also does not make the build future proof.

Get something like the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO. That will give you decent cooling, without the price of a liquid cooler.
Your best option for longevity and "future proofing" is to save the money until you need the upgrade.
There is no point in water cooling if you dont plan to OC, at all. It also does not make the build future proof.

Get something like the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO. That will give you decent cooling, without the price of a liquid cooler.
 
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hwc1954

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I personally wouldn't even consider liquid cooling unless you had a cooling requirement that simply could not be met by any available air cooler.

If you aren't on a budget, the Noctua air coolers are very nice. The NH-12S has 120mm fan and is 158 mm tall.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=63&lng=en

The NH-U14S has a 140 mm fan and is 165mm tall:

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=64&lng=en

Either of those would be an excellent choice depending on the clearance in your case and would be more than enough very quiet cooling for a stock clock rate.