[SOLVED] Lian Li Galahad 360 vs Arctic liquid 360

[Speedy_H05]

Hey guys I’m building a new all white pc but I don’t know to go with the Galahad or the Arctic btw I know the Arctic doesn’t come in white
But what would you guys recommend
(I’m using this cooler for a 5900x)

 

[Phaaze88]

Here ya go:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FTtBHKMOAM


It was a 3950X instead of a 5900X, but both coolers are in the video.
Aesthetics is on you.

 

[Speedy_H05]

Ok so I watched the vid thanks for putting it btw but I see the temps are pretty similar what would you do in my situation for the white build

 

[Nemesia]

Ok so I watched the vid thanks for putting it btw but I see the temps are pretty similar what would you do in my situation for the white build

Kinda up to you. You have to take the decision.

 

[Speedy_H05]

Dang it’s hard lol do I wanna go with gray atheistics and have really good cooling but not the best cooling or have the best cooling and not the best asthmatics

 

[Phaaze88]

What Nemesia said.
Performance will be similar. After that, it's on you.
I'm sure some of us will favor the Galahad, others the Liquid Freezer.

... what would you do in my situation for the white build?

A white build, hmm...
I look at it like this:
-Go with the Galahad, because most of the white model is white. Silver/gray are neutral colors anyway, so I think it'll complement the overall look.
-Go with the LF II, because the black will contrast with the white in your build.

Hmm... ok, that probably didn't help either, LOL!

 

[Speedy_H05]

I think imma go with the Galahad but the whine they were complaining about is that on every Galahad or just the one they got because I hate whine

 

[Phaaze88]

It's likely the one they got - there's also how they have the unit mounted in their chassis.
A big unit like that mounted in the front would see inevitable gurgling or running water sounds over time.

 

[Speedy_H05]

Ok so it should be good if I top mount it as exhaust

 

[Speedy_H05]

?

 

[Phaaze88]

Yes, top exhaust avoids this issue.

 

[Speedy_H05]

Ok thx

 

[rubix_1011]

As someone who has tested both coolers (or versions of both)

The Arctic Liquid Freezer II's are heavier and feel like they are of better quality when you view them close up.

The Lian Li cooler is just another AIO and if you took the plastic face and logos off and replaced with say, Cooler Master, you probably wouldn't ever know the difference.