Some of the better AIO Coolers out there?

[cctaylor88]

Planning to purchase a 6600k very shortly and was wondering what my best bet for an AIO is? There are quite a few Corsair models out right now and they can be quite confusing. For instance the Corsair H115i Extreme costs less than the Corsair H110i GTX, at first glance this is backwards.

And this might sound like a weird request, but I do have a windowed side to my tower so I like clean and I like LED. Are there any good AIOs that offer RGB?

Also, I would like to take noise into consideration if possible

 

[Mr Kagouris]

If your case supports 280mm rads, an NZXT Kraken X61 will work. The pump has several separate LEDs on the logo which can be controlled through NZXT's CAM software which is a decent monitoring and control software. The included fans are white as well (aside from the frame) which reflects RGB lighting very nicely.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

If you are talking about AIO CLC type coolers, there's no AiO CLC hat can produce better performance than a quality air cooler that costs less. The H100i and Kraken are 4 times as loud as an air cooler that provides comparable thermal performance.

CLCs use weak pumps and aluminum radiators which leaves them no option but to use extreme rpm fans in order to be competitive w/ air coolers. CLCs also violate the 1st rule of water cooling which is "never mix metals in a loop".

Instead of spending say $115 for the Kraken or $140 for the H100i V2, I'd look at the H240-X2. No mixed metals, no low heat transfer aluminum rads, now low flow pumps ... all the parts are genuine custom loop components pre-assembled at the factory ...and you can later expand the loop to later cool your GFX card. Note that the Kraken is twice as loud of the H240-X and the H100i is 4 times as loud.

And yes they got you covered in the LED and color department
http://www.swiftech.com/h240x2.aspx

The use of addressable RGB LED’s (ALED) lighting throughout the system: on the waterblock, reservoir, and radiator accent piece; addressable LED’s are the latest and greatest in the world of LED lighting, providing control over each individual LED for unparalleled possibilities in terms of lighting effects.

A new PWM splitter including the ALED lighting control button, allowing users to connect the system PWM devices (fans and pump), and to switch the LED’s to 7 different colors and 3 gradually increasing intensities; the device also includes connectivity to the chassis control panel, utilizing the ubiquitous reset button for instance to switch colors of the LED’s at will.

The inclusion of red, blue and green Mayhem color dyes, so users can customize their own color experience and give their system the finishing touch of their choice.

http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/22-liquid/42047-swiftech-h240-x-open-loop-280mm-cpu-cooler-review?showall=&start=3

And the performance….I expected the comparison graphs to look a bit absurd in this review, but even I was a bit surprised at just how far in front of the comparison units the H240-X stood. This wasn’t a collection of “also-rans” we compared the H240-X to, these are top performing CLC and air coolers available on the market today and the H240-X flat out embarrassed them in every aspect. The overall max performance was a full five degrees cooler than the nearest comparison unit not manufactured by Swiftech, and that unit used a 360mm radiator and came in nearly 10 dB louder. When we ran our low noise tests the increased passive capabilities of the larger copper/brass radiator really took hold, and the H240-X put up noise/performance levels unlike anything we have ever tested out of a box. As I said earlier, the H240-X is a top quality small loop that happens to be pre-assembled, and that is exactly what it performs and sounds like.

I had stated in my review that the H220-X makes CLCs a non-factor, and the H240-X follows that pattern, but putting even more possibilities on the table. For the novice or CPU only user, the H240-X is simply the best performing cooler you can buy that is ready for install out of the box, and it accomplishes this with incredible quiet. For those looking to expand, the 240mm radiator will handle most GPU additions, while the pump is ready to take on more additions as you see fit. For years, consumers have been excited about the possibility of jumping into liquid cooling. Many held off for fear of complicated setups or expenses, or found themselves with loud CLCs offering mediocre performance. With the X Series, Swiftech has gift wrapped a custom loop, assembled it and delivered it at an astonishingly low price point. In other words, with the H220-X and H240-X, Swiftech is delivering the real liquid cooling performance that those making the jump have craved but haven't gotten, while giving you all of the convenience of a CLC. Whether you are making your initial foray into liquid cooling, are looking for an upgrade from CLC or are an experienced user doing a small loop, the Swiftech X Series should be planted firmly at the top of your “must have” list, and the H240-X is the biggest, baddest member of the series. The H220-X and H240-X are game changers, plain and simple, and are the biggest advance in cooling that we have seen in years.