[SOLVED] 120/140mm AIO Options for S340

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So I'm looking to upgrade the old Hyper 212 I have in my system, as my temps are getting a little high for my liking on my old 3770k @4.7ghz. In highly demanding CPU demanding games its hovering around 70*c which isn't terrible, but a little higher than I'd like and the processor seems to handle 4.8ghz but thermals are too much. I could use the Hyper 212 in a secondary build, so a new cooling solution is what I'm looking for.

Are there any specific recommendations for an AIO for the S340 Elite? I can fit 240mm up front, but the front air-flow isn't great and I definitely don't want to feed my 1080 FE hot air if possible.
If I went for a 140mm AIO, would it be better to mount it up front in the top mount or on the top mount blowing outwards?

I've heard 120/140mm AIO's aren't significantly better than a good tower style, but I like the aesthetic and my next build will probably be micro-atx or ITX so a big air cooler won't work moving forward.

So far I've looked at the Kraken x40/42 and the Arctic Liquid Freezer 120, any other recommendations that would work will in this kind of set up? Doesn't need to have any crazy RGB, but I wouldn't mind having the option.
 
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If the X42 wasn't so expensive that would be a good choice.

There is a 2018 version of the Corsair H60.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Corsair - H60 (2018) 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $69.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-12 11:11 EDT-0400


A non AIO recommendation would be the Be Quiet Dark Rock 4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $66.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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If the X42 wasn't so expensive that would be a good choice.

There is a 2018 version of the Corsair H60.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Corsair - H60 (2018) 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $69.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-12 11:11 EDT-0400


A non AIO recommendation would be the Be Quiet Dark Rock 4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $66.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-12 11:21 EDT-0400
 
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