NZXT Kraken x61 vs Other CPU Coolers

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I have an Intel 6700k in my gaming system and I have overclocked it as high as it goes without messing with the voltages, I was wondering if the NZXT Kraken x61 is a suitable CPU cooler for my purposes and if not, what other closed liquid CPU coolers are good for overclocking and are there any air CPU coolers that match my needs?
 
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The highest end all in ones will get you a few degrees lower than a good air cooler but at the expense of everything else. VRMs and southbridge chips also need cooling and all in ones don't do it. Many more parts to fail in a closed loop as well that you never have to worry about with an air cooler. I've got my 6700K at 4.6Ghz with 1.35v and the only way I can get a single core over 70C is to run prime 95 small FFTs and Intel Burn Test at the same time. Those 2 programs at the same time will get one core to 71C with all the other cores staying in the upper 60s. I have a Phanteks PH TC14PE.
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The Kraken is a great cooler. I have always used Corsair closed loop liquid coolers and had great experiences personally. I'm using the h110i GT right now with a 280mm radiator and its kinda loud (I have it on push pull) I heard that the Kraken is quieter, so It may be a good investment. That being said the H110i GT works great, just a bit noisy.
 
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If you are looking for a cheaper option, than this air cooler is great http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1H68938&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= Otherwise, the x61 is a very capable cooler.
 
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The Kraken x61 is one of the best coolers on the market. Push/Pull or Pull/Pull config it will work well.
Others I would suggest is the Corsair H00i (Using this, still a extremely good cooler) or the Corsair H110i GTX.

Any of these three will provide you with best prebuilt cooling options.
 
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The highest end all in ones will get you a few degrees lower than a good air cooler but at the expense of everything else. VRMs and southbridge chips also need cooling and all in ones don't do it. Many more parts to fail in a closed loop as well that you never have to worry about with an air cooler. I've got my 6700K at 4.6Ghz with 1.35v and the only way I can get a single core over 70C is to run prime 95 small FFTs and Intel Burn Test at the same time. Those 2 programs at the same time will get one core to 71C with all the other cores staying in the upper 60s. I have a Phanteks PH TC14PE.
 
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