I'm building a new PC and planning to use the H5 Flow case along with the Arctic Freezer III 240 AIO cooler. However, I'm facing an issue with the RGB setup. My case fans are RGB, but the AIO cooler has aRGB, which complicates things since I'm considering different brands for the RGB fans. Getting something like the Kraken or F240 Core fans would be more expensive than I want to spend. So, I'm thinking about going for the non-RGB version of the H5 Flow and adding three additional aRGB Arctic case fans, while ditching the stock F360 core fans that come with the case. Does this sound like a bad idea? Are there better solutions to ensure compatibility and style?
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The Arctic cooler is a bit thicker than usual, so make sure your motherboard doesn't have tall VRM heatsinks and consider using low-profile RAM for a good fit. If you're looking for alternatives, the Montech Hyperflow 240mm AIO is a solid option. Its fans can be bought separately, allowing you to maintain the same brand across your setup. Plus, they come with a fan hub in the three-pack, which is a nice bonus. Corsair's Nautilus RS 240mm cooler has a similar setup where you can purchase fans that match the cooler too.
I'm actually using an MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI with Kingston Fury RAM. While the options you mentioned look great, they're a bit pricey for my budget. Should I be worried about compatibility with the Arctic cooler?