Corsair H60 vs CM Hyper 212 EVO for an FX-8350, which should I choose?

[n0051]

Obviously the Evo is cheaper and in the budget range I'm working to it would leave extra money for a higher-end graphics card so I'm left wondering if there's any major advantage in opting for water over air cooling? Have also heard a few horror stories about leakage and while I know that's pretty rare it's still not a risk I'm too comfortable taking if it isn't absolutely necessary.

So my question is, what are the pros and cons and would either of them do a decent job of keeping the PC cool and quiet? (FYI the case is a Corsair 230t and I have no current plans to overclock but the option to do so would be a bonus.)

 

[MeteorsRaining]

For the current comparision, EVO 212. There's nothing significantly better with H60. AIO coolers are many a times louder than air ones while still not giving better results, this is pretty much the case here. You can OC the FX on either though.

 

[Akarin]

I think meteors meant aio coolers are louder than air? 😛 Also, consider that an Aio cooler, in this case the H60, have always the risk of leaking and killing your system, low risk, but it does exist.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I think meteors meant aio coolers are louder than air? 😛 Also, consider that an Aio cooler, in this case the H60, have always the risk of leaking and killing your system, low risk, but it does exist.

Oh yes, AIO. My bad there.