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lorddavid

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I want a good cpu cooler, for a small overclock, here are my spec

Motherboard: ASRock 970M Pro3
CPU: AMD FX 6300
VGA: Nitro R9 Fury
PSU: EVGA G3 750W
case: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002945

So, I was looking those coolers:

https://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-CAPTAIN120-Visible-Cooling-Radiator/dp/B01J4ZGIUW/ref=sr_1_98?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487956482&sr=1-98-spons&keywords=LIQUID+COOLING+cpu&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-GTS-Performance-Horizontal/dp/B00E0EXYDC/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487956277&sr=1-8&keywords=LIQUID+COOLING+cpu

https://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-CAPTAIN240-Visible-Cooling-Radiator/dp/B01J4ZGLPO/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487966551&sr=1-2&keywords=deepcool+captain+240+ex

Or if there any with the same range of price i'm open to suggestions.

I dont know much about loquidcooling, but I want one that looks great (can the fan of a liquid solution be replaced with a one with led?)

Thanks in advance
 
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I wouldn't put an expensive water cooler in a dated 5 year old amd rig. What if you decide you want to build a new pc in the near future and you find out that radiator doesn't work with what you want to build. Go with a cooler master hyper 212 evo, then go all out on an expensive water cooler for your next build.
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Yes, I see deepcool because the pump have a led, but no idea about other cooler, and if that will fit my case (I think 1 fan in liquid cooling is enough right?)

About coolers I know almost nothing

What coolers from corsair do you recommend?
 
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I know that I dont need a Great cooler, but I want one that looks great. But deepcool captain 240 I dont know if will fit in my case,maybe the 120 does but 240 no idea. If fit maybe in the upper part of the case but I will lose the led fans I think
 
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u can attach led lighting strips.
but thats upto u...
 
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Thatsa good point, and I never add extra leds to a pc so I dont know if I can break something for accident. Another question, do I need a thermal paste like artic or the one with the cooler will be enough?
 
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I usually also mention the GPU because by reapplying the thermal paste you can lower the GPU a few degrees celcius if temps are a concern and depending on the card its usually a quick fix (like 5-7 min and much easier then the CPU IMO).
 
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Hi, I liked the led version, just a question, include pre applied thermal paste right? I know that almost every cooler included but just want to be sure
 
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I used pre-applied thermal compound for coolermaster heat syncs in the past. It shouldn't have a negative effect on your thermals.
 
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