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Best performing quiet AIO Liquid Cooler
I will be building a new PC sometime in the near future and am currently selecting parts. I plan to use the new Intel Broadwell CPU when it is released and am looking for a cooler with a dual radiator type setup. The cooler that I am currently considering is the Silverstone Tundra TD02, as it is relatively affordable, quiet and has good performance. Any opinions on this cooler, or suggestions for a different cooler is appreciated. I will be using the NZXT H440 case.
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September 11, 2014 12:07:24 AM

Karsten75 said:
You don't need two fans on the Kraken or on the Intel coolers. Here are my current temps in a room with 25C ambient and a Kraken x40 with one quiet fan.

Link to two images (http://imgur.com/tjn9ZxH,3v3tcr2)

So those are your temps with the fans running on a quiet setting? 30 degrees idle isn't to shabby at all for one fan.
September 9, 2014 5:32:49 PM

You don't need two fans on the Kraken or on the Intel coolers. Here are my current temps in a room with 25C ambient and a Kraken x40 with one quiet fan.

Link to two images (http://imgur.com/tjn9ZxH,3v3tcr2)
September 9, 2014 3:19:07 PM

Karsten75 said:
Are you planning to overclock? If not, I run all my PCs and even more powerful machines I build on 120mm- or 140mm- coolers.

I usually use and recommend the lower-end Kraken X31 or X40 or even the "standard" Intel AIO liquid cooler. Check their performance in that list I linked. Not shabby at all. That should save you a bit of money.


Ok, I'm just not too keen on a single 120mm radiator type model with two fans in push/pull as I had an H80i with a setup like that which would constantly make annoying resonating sounds whatever setting I put it on, the big drawcard for a dual rad is that i could use two pull fans and not have any resonance sounds or performance drops. But on the other hand as I'm unlikely to overclock it's probably a better option.
September 9, 2014 12:32:08 AM

Are you planning to overclock? If not, I run all my PCs and even more powerful machines I build on 120mm- or 140mm- coolers.

I usually use and recommend the lower-end Kraken X31 or X40 or even the "standard" Intel AIO liquid cooler. Check their performance in that list I linked. Not shabby at all. That should save you a bit of money.
September 8, 2014 11:52:48 PM

Karsten75 said:
Hubzee said:
Karsten75 said:
I prefer the NZXT Kraken coolers but I replace their fans with quieter models such as the Cougar Vortex, the Noctua fans, or the Corsair Air Static Pressure series.


I'll keep that in mind, as I have two Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition fans lying around, but the NZXT Kraken X61 is something like $130 in the US, which will be even more for me because I live in australia :/ 



*shrugs*

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPUCooling/774

I seem to recall the Silverstone Tundra at best was middle of the road. I recall negative opinions on it's tubing and a few other issues.

In the US, the Tundra sells for only US $12 less than the Kraken. But you know, you asked for opinions, I gave you mine. You're free to make any choice you wish.


I have heard things about the tundra's tubing and I really do appreciate you contributing to this thread. Here's the cheapest Australian listing for a Kraken X61 and the cheapest price in AU for a TD02 There's nearly $30 difference (without shipping), I really do like the X61 for it's software and performance, but the tundra to me seems a better option overall with the cheaper price. But thanks anyway for your help and advice, I am building on a (relative) budget, so price will be a factor, if money was no object I'd go with the X61 hands down.
September 8, 2014 11:37:30 PM

Hubzee said:
Karsten75 said:
I prefer the NZXT Kraken coolers but I replace their fans with quieter models such as the Cougar Vortex, the Noctua fans, or the Corsair Air Static Pressure series.


I'll keep that in mind, as I have two Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition fans lying around, but the NZXT Kraken X61 is something like $130 in the US, which will be even more for me because I live in australia :/ 



*shrugs*

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPUCooling/774

I seem to recall the Silverstone Tundra at best was middle of the road. I recall negative opinions on it's tubing and a few other issues.

In the US, the Tundra sells for only US $12 less than the Kraken. But you know, you asked for opinions, I gave you mine. You're free to make any choice you wish.
September 8, 2014 11:14:07 PM

Karsten75 said:
I prefer the NZXT Kraken coolers but I replace their fans with quieter models such as the Cougar Vortex, the Noctua fans, or the Corsair Air Static Pressure series.


I'll keep that in mind, as I have two Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition fans lying around, but the NZXT Kraken X61 is something like $130 in the US, which will be even more for me because I live in australia :/ 
September 8, 2014 11:03:11 PM

I prefer the NZXT Kraken coolers but I replace their fans with quieter models such as the Cougar Vortex, the Noctua fans, or the Corsair Air Static Pressure series.

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