Thermalright True Spirit 140 BW Rev.A VS. Corsair H100i GTX

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fluke83

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I'm trying to decide between these 2 CPU coolers for my i5-6600k build. My main goal in this build is for complete silence during low load use like browsing the net, which is why I'm considering the Thermalright. But I also intend to do some overclocking for gaming which is why I'm considering the Corsair H100i GTX.

I'm totally fine with my machine making noise while gaming, that's expected & I have no problem with that. I just need it to be dead SILENT during low load use.

My main concern is that I've heard all water coolers have a perceptible noise from the pump running. Is this true? Will there be a perceptible noise coming from the water pump when the machine is not under a load.

And do you think I would be okay with the Thermalright doing some overclocking?
 
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robax91
Yes all in one liquid coolers do have a hum that is louder than any air cooler at low RPM, but that's because it's an all in one setup. They have to fit a pump in that tiny space and it has to run faster to do the same work as a bigger pump running slower. If you want dead silence, you have to get a big air cooler, but if you want near silence and heavy OC, try a water cooling kit or custom loop. They run a bit quieter than the normal AIO. I think Switftech and EKWB have kits like that, they are expandable AIO kits, but keep in mind they cost a bit more. Personally I'd just go for an air cooler because if the fan breaks or isn't quiet you just buy a new/better fan. Liquid coolers can have more problems but are more rewarding for higher OCs.
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Yes all in one liquid coolers do have a hum that is louder than any air cooler at low RPM, but that's because it's an all in one setup. They have to fit a pump in that tiny space and it has to run faster to do the same work as a bigger pump running slower. If you want dead silence, you have to get a big air cooler, but if you want near silence and heavy OC, try a water cooling kit or custom loop. They run a bit quieter than the normal AIO. I think Switftech and EKWB have kits like that, they are expandable AIO kits, but keep in mind they cost a bit more. Personally I'd just go for an air cooler because if the fan breaks or isn't quiet you just buy a new/better fan. Liquid coolers can have more problems but are more rewarding for higher OCs.
 
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i have an i5 6600k as well, if your looking aio consider swiftec x220(i believe) or cryorig a80(im getting)

air coolers: noctua nh-d14/15, be quiet Dark Rock Pro 3, Cryorig R1 Ultimate/Universal

 
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