MTBF of AIO Liquid Coolers?

[Dirty_Sprite]

I want to know how long a high end AIO liquid cooler would last, or more specifically, what is the estimated MTBF of the Corsair H100i v2 and H100i GTX coolers. I understand if this can be potentially uncertain with AIO coolers but an estimate would be good.

I don't have the money, patience, or knowledge to install a custom water cooling loop although I am willing to learn how. I taught myself to build a computer so I guess I can teach myself how to do a custom loop because up until now it's never really been necessary.

This is the system I'm looking at putting together: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/Alessio749600/saved/#view=FyJwP6

Will this AIO cooler last maybe... i don't know.. 4 or more years without fail? Do you think the NZXT H440 even has room for a custom loop?



Thanks heaps.

 

[Ecky]

My experience with watercooling pumps is that the pumps often last 3-5 years of continuous use. However, I would caution you that something like a Noctua D15 will perform just as well with less noise at a lower price, if you have the space for it in your case.

My opinion: AiO coolers usually don't make sense from a value perspective. I would only consider one if you have clearance issues or some other specific need to not have a large heatsink.

 

[Dirty_Sprite]

My experience with watercooling pumps is that the pumps often last 3-5 years of continuous use. However, I would caution you that something like a Noctua D15 will perform just as well with less noise at a lower price, if you have the space for it in your case.

My opinion: AiO coolers usually don't make sense from a value perspective. I would only consider one if you have clearance issues or some other specific need to not have a large heatsink.

Perhaps I could find a really good air cooler that is completely black and is also flat as opposed to tall and bulky like the Noctua ones? Could you recommend one? Cause I might consider an air cooler. This PC is heavily situated on pretty looks. I've never built a PC based on that before and I'd like to have a glamorous setup for once in my life.

Since AIO coolers aren't really good value products, considering this is a high end build, I may go for other options.

 

[Ecky]

I don't think any horizontal heatsinks will perform as well as the D15, but here are a few that promise to perform very well and may meet your aesthetic expectations:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V32N4373

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1H68938

https://www.amazon.com/Cryorig-CR-C1A-cooler-XT140-Intel/dp/B00KDG48CC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483757628&sr=8-1&keywords=cryorig+c1

https://www.amazon.com/quiet-BK019-Silent-wings-Cooler/dp/B00HPX7J4K/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1483757956&sr=8-14&keywords=cryorig+r1+ultimate


Noctua arguably makes some of the best fans but the color scheme of those they include with their coolers doesn't appeal to many. Noctua also sells some "industrial" and "redux" fans which are black and grey which may appeal to you, but be quiet! has some decent fans too, and Cryorig's aren't bad.