AIO cost $ to $$$
1) Are sealed, so no maintenance of liquid inside
2) All decision have been made for you - including hose length
3) Leaks have happened on many brands, about 5yr life expectancy -- that's`forever with technology as it changes so fast
4) Some prefer to change the stock fans for the "quality of the sound" (noise is subjective)
5) A plug and play solution
6) Still need to watch for leaks and clean radiator regularly, filters are recommended to help keep system clean
Cooling Loops - two style: Purchased solution & True Custom
Purchased Loop cost $$ to $$$$1) Decisions have been made
2) Maintenance required, including changing the fluid
3) Mostly a plug and play solution
4) Still need to watch for leaks and clean radiator regularly, filters are recommended to help keep system clean
True Custom Loop cost $$$ to $$$$$$
1) You make all the decisions, including metals that are compatible (Never mix Aluminum with steel = Galvanic corrosion quickly)
2) The Sky & your Budget are the limits
3) Requires research & planning
4) Maintenance required, including changing the fluid
5) Still need to watch for leaks and clean radiator regularly, filters are recommended to help keep system clean
Custom air cooling solutions do exist & avoid the risk of a leak, less to fail
Check my signature builds for both AIO & True Custom Loop cooling
Nibbler
AIO FOLDING
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