Corsair H100i GTX - 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler vs. Noctua NH-D15

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I am deciding between these to types of coolers. I know that one is air and one is liquid, but I do not know which one is better. Money is not an issue, and I just want the best way to cool my cpu! Help me pick between these two, or just liquid cooling vs. air in general. Ty!
 
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They are basically as good as each other cooling wise but this is where it trades.

NH-D15 : Not as good looking but no risk of pump failure or any liquid leaking from cracks (Although rare). Is more in the way of RAM slots and can be a nuisance to work around.

H100i GTX : Looks excellent and small on the motherboard so easier to work around, might be quieter when the CPU is under load but when not loaded the fans will spin down and you might here some whine from the pump. Can leak like I said earlier but very rare.

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They are basically as good as each other cooling wise but this is where it trades.

NH-D15 : Not as good looking but no risk of pump failure or any liquid leaking from cracks (Although rare). Is more in the way of RAM slots and can be a nuisance to work around.

H100i GTX : Looks excellent and small on the motherboard so easier to work around, might be quieter when the CPU is under load but when not loaded the fans will spin down and you might here some whine from the pump. Can leak like I said earlier but very rare.
 
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