Liquid Cooling an I5 3570K

GGGobito

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Hi guys, I'd like to liquid my CPU, it had the Zalman CNPS9900 Max for almost 3 years and I think it's time for this upgrade. But I don't have much money, and I know that Watercooling costs a lot, but I hope that someone maybe has a configuration that allow me to don't spend too much. I'd like to don't go to the AIO coolers, I really hate them. Thank you guys.
 

NunoAntunes

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AIO coolers are not bad and if you're looking for an inexpensive one, I really doubt you're gonna find one that's not AIO. Plus they are way easier to install.
I wouldn't recommend getting a non AIO cooler because I feel the gain with performance with it wouldn't be worth the price.

I know it doesn't really answer the question but if I was you, I wouldn't buy a cooler now. I would save some money for a new processor in a few years insead of buying a cooler now. The other option is surrender to the AIO water coolers and buy a CM Seidon 120v (inexpensive) or a Corsair h100 right away.