What is the best cooling for my build?

[scanjet1000]

Hello
I've been looking at several aio's and come across the h115i, evga, x62, and many others. I think h115i is best.
But people have said. Just buy a Noctua NH-D14 they are just as good and no risk of leaks!

So I really don't know what to get.
Here is my build (Not purchased yet)
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/gyDjPs

 

[corpsejockey]

All personal preference. I think the kraken is great, but nothing wrong with the h115i or the d14. Don't think there is a whole lot of concern for leaks, but you do introduce possible pump failure and permientation over long term use with aio's. I say you do what you feel is right for you. Noctua maybe a little more hassle free but it don't have the rgbz bro. Those beige and brown fans, reliably ugly. Rgb.

 

[Brando]

are you going to overclock the 8700k as much as possible or just run it at stock/mild oc? the best aio might get you a few degrees better than the best tower heatsink. if it was me i would go with a tower sink for stock/mild oc or custom water cooling if you're going all out on the oc. custom water can give great results but gets expensive fast. i use the reeven ouranos heatsink with a noctua industrial fan. it does a great job and is easy on space compared to some coolers. a good compromise imo.

 

[Despotes]

Does noise bother you? The H115i is good, but that's because the fans are at high speed and are loud. If you want AIO quiet and a great performer, wait for the Swiftech H320 X2 Prestige to be back in stock. You have room for a 320mm or larger rad.?
If you enjoy modding and maximum performance, do a custom with either a Heatkiller IV Pro, XSPC Raystorm Pro or EK Supremacy EVO water block as a start and some variation of a D5 pump. http://www.xtremerigs.net/2016/01/14/xspc-raystorm-pro-review/3/

 

[Der Kommandant]

Went with the EVGA 280 AIO for cooling my 8700K. Don't know how mild is my OC compared with your idea but, those are specs of:
- CPU multi: 50x
- AVX Offset: 48x
- Volts: 1.275V
- Uncore multi: 40x-46x

Of course, CPU allowing it. If noise bothers you, best you can do is to swap the fans that come stock and bolt a pair of nice ones. For my 280 went with a pair of EK Vardar ER140 and it tames heat turning only about 800-850rpm.

 

[trents]

are you going to overclock the 8700k as much as possible or just run it at stock/mild oc? the best aio might get you a few degrees better than the best tower heatsink. if it was me i would go with a tower sink for stock/mild oc or custom water cooling if you're going all out on the oc. custom water can give great results but gets expensive fast. i use the reeven ouranos heatsink with a noctua industrial fan. it does a great job and is easy on space compared to some coolers. a good compromise imo.

This. But whichever you choose, make sure your case has the room to accommodate the cooling system.