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CPU Cooler Differences?

Uknowitbro

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Alright, between these 5 (liquid) cpu coolers, is there any major differences that should tilt me to one specific choice.
Here are the potential 5...
- H100i gtx
- H110i GTX
- H110i GT
- H105
- H110
They are all around the same price, I will be using a Fractal Design Define R5 case, gtx 970, i7-4790k, Asus Z97-A just in case that information is needed.

Followup question: are the stock fans on the cooler(s) that I should use good enough? or do I need aftermarket fans to replace them.
Also how is the maintenance? I am not completely sure how these (liquid) coolers work
 
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All of those coolers have around the same cooling power give or take a couple degrees but they all work the same, the name of the cooler is based on its size and how new it is, as for the fans, some of the fans that come on some units are a bit load but the work just fine, if you put corsair high pressure fans in youll get a little better proformance, as for maintenance you will have none because it is a sealed loop and you cannot open it. If I were you I would pick the H110 gtx i believe it a 280mm rad, its one of the newest ones out


Hope i helped , Nate
All of those coolers have around the same cooling power give or take a couple degrees but they all work the same, the name of the cooler is based on its size and how new it is, as for the fans, some of the fans that come on some units are a bit load but the work just fine, if you put corsair high pressure fans in youll get a little better proformance, as for maintenance you will have none because it is a sealed loop and you cannot open it. If I were you I would pick the H110 gtx i believe it a 280mm rad, its one of the newest ones out


Hope i helped , Nate
 
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