Kraken x61 vs Corsair h115i (or H100i v2) vs EK predator 360 (w QDC)

[TheFinalEpic]

Hi i'm currently looking to upgrade my CPU cooling. I currently have Hyper 212 Evo with 2 corsair sp120s over it. It has decent temps, but I'm a computer whore and I really prefer the sleek look and a tiny bit extra temps of water cooling. Wondering if you guys can help me choose between my options in the title!



The current prices:

Kraken x61 (280mm) 115 dollars
Corsair h100i v2 (240mm) 105 dollars
Corsair 115i (280mm) 125 dollars
Ek Predator 360 (W QDC) (360mm) 239.99 (at the microcenter near me)

I'll be using Noctua industrial 3000 fans for any of them.

The CPU is i7 4790k and the case is Phantek Enthoo Evolv Tempered Glass Edition

I just want to get the general consensus on which cooler is best for me.


http://i.imgur.com/KHXbJ2x.jpg

 

[ryguybuddy]

The Kraken X61 is the best of the first three but the EK Predator is by far the highest quality and best performing. And you can expand it.

I still suggest the Kraken because the EK Predator is double the price.

 

[Chugalug_]

Agreed, I use the Kraken x61 AND the case you have!
The Kraken is the best value, and performs a little better than the H115i.
The EK Predator 360, yeah sure it performs better than the other two, but the gains aren't that big, and the cost difference is insane.

 

[chemmajorp53]

If you want to stick with air cooling you can match the performance of any of these with a Noctua NH-D15 and it'll be quieter with no risk/maintenance. If you have to have liquid the kraken is the best value.

 

[amtseung]

EK Predator with matching GPU block addon. A 360 rad should be more than plenty to keep the whole system cold.

I only say this because I wish I had the money to get one.

Of the three reasonable options, the X61 is the most flexible. Corsair AIO's aren't known for having ample amounts of flexible tubing. I had to struggle to get my H100i into my S340, even with the fans in push (I wanted them in pull for easy dusting).

 

[TheFinalEpic]

Agreed, I use the Kraken x61 AND the case you have!
The Kraken is the best value, and performs a little better than the H115i.
The EK Predator 360, yeah sure it performs better than the other two, but the gains aren't that big, and the cost difference is insane.

Were you able to mount the kraken x61 on top part of the case with push and pull? Or did u do front intake.

Also if u did do front intake, did it block you from using the 2 hard drive cages at the bottom>