Kraken x41 is it good

[lance66]

want to use the kraken x41 but little worried about leaks. any one have one and can give any info would be appreciated.

 

[Gam3r01]

The Kraken series is generally very quality, however I do not recommend 120mm AIO coolers.

 

[frank_hnd]

120mm are on par with the best air coolers. but for AMD processors I would recommed a 240mm radiator.
the Kraken x61 should be one of the best.

 

[lance66]

well the x41 is a 140mm and wondered if they are pretty safe, like do they leak?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The Kraken coolers are great but tend to be loud.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

those AiO kits are crap.
for just a little more, you can get a kit from alphacool or swiftech. those are really high quality.
Of all AiO, IMHO, the best option is Artic Liquid Freezer. Performs better at lower noise and comes with double amount of great fans.
Just to make it clear, all of them are made on the same two factories. asetek is the most common.

 

[lance66]

the fans are loud? or pump?

 

[lance66]

well not doing a custom loop stay focused

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Pump , because it runs near it's top speed almost all the time.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

well not doing a custom loop stay focused

there are pre-assembled kits like the following:
http://www.alphacool.com/alphacool/de-eisbaer
http://www.ekwb.com/predator/
http://www.swiftech.com/aio.aspx

for example the h220 or h240 is almost the same price as corsairs karaken and other crap.
but they are made of high quality components. and what is more important, are maintainable, expandable etc.

 

[lance66]

can get them for 90 bucks

 

[n0ns3ns3]

what you can get for 90$ ?