Which is better? NZXT Kraken Cooler Series (X61, X60) or Corsair's Hydro Series (H100i, H100i GTX)?

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So as the title states I'm right now choosing between the NZXT Kraken X61 or Corsairs Hydro Series such as the H100i v2, I've heard good things about both but also heard bad things, one person said on PcPartPicker that the Kraken X61 makes gurgling noises, while someone on here (Tom's Hardware) said the H100i v2 has worse performance than the X61, I'm right now trying to keep a black and white themed build, but also a build that doesn't make a lot of noise, plus one that has good cooling performance, if someone can help me with this decision that would be great! Thanks.
 

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Alright I think I'm gonna choose the X61, but if I do get unlucky and it does make gurgling sounds, all I need to do is remove the X61 and replace it with another cooler such as the H100i v2 but wipe off the thermal paste that's on the CPU from the previous cooler, right?