Hey everyone! I'm planning to upgrade the liquid cooler in my NZXT H440 case. Currently, I've got a Corsair H80i V2 that I'm going to pass down to my brother since he's using a stock CPU cooler. I'm on the lookout for something that cools better than what I have now, but I don't want to go down the road of a custom loop. I've been considering the NZXT Kraken series with the LCD display since it looks cool, but I want to keep my budget under $150. Additionally, I'm also in need of recommendations for case fans because the ones I have are quite old and just the basic ones. Here's my PC's spec sheet for reference: Case: NZXT H440 Red/Black, Mobo: Asus Prime Z390-A, CPU: Intel i5-9600K LGA 1151, GPU: RTX 3070TI, RAM: Gskill Ripjaws V series - 32GB, PSU: Evga 850 GQ. I'd appreciate any suggestions you've got. Thanks!
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For case fans, I'd suggest going with something like the Noctua NF-P12 or Corsair ML Series. They offer great airflow and are super quiet. Updating your fans can really help improve your overall cooling!
If aesthetics are important, you might want to look at some RGB fans like the NZXT Aer RGB series. They look great in the NZXT H440 and perform well too without being too loud.
If you're looking for great cooling without breaking the bank, check out the Thermalright FW360. It's significantly cheaper than the NZXT coolers and performs really well. Honestly, for an Intel i5-9600K, you might not even need an AIO. A good air cooler like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit could save you money and do a better job than the H80i V2!
What CPU does your brother have? That might help in picking out the cooler more accurately.
I agree! The Thermalright FW360 looks like a solid option, and if you're not attached to the LCD, you can definitely find something just as efficient at a better price.