So i'm looking to get an all in one and i'm not in a big rush, planning to get a Zen cpu if it benchmarks well and will use it for the new cpu. And I want a really durable and reliable one. My budget isn't super strict, but i was hoping to spend not much more than $200 on the AIO. I only have room for a 240mm radiator. And ideally i would prefer no flashy lights. So the first AIO that looks really promising is the EK Predator 240; seems very well built, very good performer, looks good, but everywhere i look its sold out. So looking for other high performers I see maybe the NZXT Kraken X52, the The Swiftech H 220X, and the Fractal Kelvin S24 (i also can't find this on sale anywhere). Are there any other high quality AIOs i'm missing that you could recommend? Do you think unavailability of the EK Predator 240 or Fractcal Kelvin S24 are temporary enough where i would probably be able to get one closer to the launch of Zen? Any recommendations from this list or black balls?
i use swiftteh custom water cooling stuff and ill approve for them. its quality. i treat my stuff like garbage and the pump/ equipment is working still 3 years later
TTL over at OC3D has just done a review of more of the AIO's on the market.
https://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/kaby_lake_7700k_5ghz_aio_cooler_mega_test/1
I have been reading his site and watching his videos for many years. One of the guys to listen to, I trust his opinion.
interesting review, too bad not a single cooler that i was looking at was tested... but i just remembers the x52 blocks a ram slot, so probably don't want that.
Since i am a huge Arctic whore, well, Arctic...
It comes push-pull by default and the F12 fans being as silent as they are - pretty much you have silent operation and good performance even on the low RPM... And it's Arctic. Everything Arctic i have touched have been quality wise - perfect...
Master Liquid Pro 240
just gotta hold out for AM4
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sqmxFT/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-mlyd24ma20mbr1
Corsair H105, no software frills, just works
T H I C C rad
I own a Kraken x61. Love it !
I have had a corsair h100i and now I am using a EK predator 240. The radiator is HUGE but I am loving the low temps from it.
My favorite 240mm AIO is the Noctua NH-D15 or the NHU14S
My favorite will be the one I win on the internet this year or the one someone buys me. : P
Be aware that if you are waiting for zen that the AIOs on sale now will not have mounting parts for the AM4 socket yet. Some companies will just send out the parts when they are available but others will ask you to buy the adapter and others still will just release entirely new AIOs to cover it.
I use a Cryorig A80. I know it's not a 240mm nor am I using it on a particularly hot chip (Xeon 1230V5), but even while stress testing the CPU I have never seen the temp for the package or any core get above 40C. Installation was easy, the hoses are nice and just rigid enough to not kink, and the little fan, in theory, is a pretty nifty feature.
I think the Cryorig A40 or A40 Ultimate will serve just as well.
right now i'm leaning towards the kraken x52. Seems like the most highly recommended aio, seems very quiet and a decent performer. I probably prefer the aestetics of the ek predator, but the kraken is probably 2nd place for this. The EK XLC predator 240 is also slightly too thick, i have 2.5 in of space before it hits my videocard and its 2.68 in deep.