Hi,
I'm in the process of treating myself to a birthday present so I'm going to upgrade some of my PC components. What I'm having trouble with is deciding on CPU cooler. It's down between the Corsair H110 (or something comparable), and the Noctua NH-D15. From what I understand, both are best in class. However, both have pros and cons.
From what Ive been able to surmise, these are the cons with the H110:
* It's loud, I haven't tested one so I dont really have a feel for how loud, I'm just going on what I've read online. If its as loud as the online info makes it seem then it might be a problem.
* It ads the risk of leakage to my system, a risk i'd rather avoid.
* It's more complicated to install. granted thats subjective, but i'm handicapped,.. like literally, i was born disabled. so I'm not thats skilled att handling mechanical things.
Pros of H110:
* it's very good at.. wait for it... cooling.
* It looks cool (in fact I'm planning and replacing the fans with some better LED fans, like the Corsair ML series for example.
* Lot's of room for other components (which is the biggest drawback with the Noctua cooler)
Cons of the NH-D15:
* IT'S MASSIVE. That in itself is not a big problem for me, but I'm also planning on installing 4 Corsair Vengeance Pro Reds, and I even got the Corsair Vengeance Airflow which I was planning on installing. With the NH-D15 I don't think they/it would fit (... right?)... ALSO, I was watching a Youtube video where a guy was reviewing it and he said that it was so huge that it even covered up the top PCI-Express slot under the processor... which I am using (I plugged in an Elgato Game Capture HD60). not sure if that applies for my motherboard. i have a ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO ATX.
* It's butt ugly... But I can minimize that a bit by replacing the fans with some LED ones... Would the ML series fans work on it or do I have to use the ones included with it? If i can replace them then I could put the included ones on the front of my case where they arent visible (front has a cover).
Pros of NH-D15
* Its super quiet from what i've heart.
* Awesome at cooling.
* SUPER easy to install from what I've heard.
I think because of the ease of installation, no noise, and no risk of leakage, I would prefer the Noctua, but if i cant use my Elgato or my ram + ram-cooler, then it's not really a viable option.
I would strongly appreciate some advice on the cons I've mentioned. If anyone has experience using these and can suggest solutions or just debunk some of the things Ive read (like is the H110 really THAT loud?) that would go a long way in helping my decide. Any additional info and recommendation is also welcome.
Thanks in advance!
I'm in the process of treating myself to a birthday present so I'm going to upgrade some of my PC components. What I'm having trouble with is deciding on CPU cooler. It's down between the Corsair H110 (or something comparable), and the Noctua NH-D15. From what I understand, both are best in class. However, both have pros and cons.
From what Ive been able to surmise, these are the cons with the H110:
* It's loud, I haven't tested one so I dont really have a feel for how loud, I'm just going on what I've read online. If its as loud as the online info makes it seem then it might be a problem.
* It ads the risk of leakage to my system, a risk i'd rather avoid.
* It's more complicated to install. granted thats subjective, but i'm handicapped,.. like literally, i was born disabled. so I'm not thats skilled att handling mechanical things.
Pros of H110:
* it's very good at.. wait for it... cooling.
* It looks cool (in fact I'm planning and replacing the fans with some better LED fans, like the Corsair ML series for example.
* Lot's of room for other components (which is the biggest drawback with the Noctua cooler)
Cons of the NH-D15:
* IT'S MASSIVE. That in itself is not a big problem for me, but I'm also planning on installing 4 Corsair Vengeance Pro Reds, and I even got the Corsair Vengeance Airflow which I was planning on installing. With the NH-D15 I don't think they/it would fit (... right?)... ALSO, I was watching a Youtube video where a guy was reviewing it and he said that it was so huge that it even covered up the top PCI-Express slot under the processor... which I am using (I plugged in an Elgato Game Capture HD60). not sure if that applies for my motherboard. i have a ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO ATX.
* It's butt ugly... But I can minimize that a bit by replacing the fans with some LED ones... Would the ML series fans work on it or do I have to use the ones included with it? If i can replace them then I could put the included ones on the front of my case where they arent visible (front has a cover).
Pros of NH-D15
* Its super quiet from what i've heart.
* Awesome at cooling.
* SUPER easy to install from what I've heard.
I think because of the ease of installation, no noise, and no risk of leakage, I would prefer the Noctua, but if i cant use my Elgato or my ram + ram-cooler, then it's not really a viable option.
I would strongly appreciate some advice on the cons I've mentioned. If anyone has experience using these and can suggest solutions or just debunk some of the things Ive read (like is the H110 really THAT loud?) that would go a long way in helping my decide. Any additional info and recommendation is also welcome.
Thanks in advance!
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