Originally Posted by
Lathais
Reviews show temps under stress test load, not normal load. So it is entirely possible theat under load, like playing a game, he has those temps.
Especially with the more recent ones, the pumps on the AIOs have gotten less noisy. Depending on if the case it is in has sound deadening or not, it may be near silent. What he is saying is entirely possible and not necessarily because he is used to it.
I still recommend air, mainly because of the price/performance. AIO and water cooling in general is just not worth the cost. You can get an air cooler that is within a couple degrees of the AIOs for quite a bit cheaper. Air is usually quieter as well, but with good sound deadening cases, that just doesn't really matter much anymore. What you use really depends on what is more important to you, price or aesthetics. Some people just do not like the look of big bulky air coolers. Those people typically have windows as well, so are more likely to hear their pump, but as said, pumps are getting quieter and quieter.