AIO as Same as Traditional Air Cooler

[ShadowKnight1092]

Does an AIO cooler work the same as a traditional cooler (i.e. Cooler Master 212 EVO). Also, do AIO cooler work with just air like most traditional air coolers

[_I_]

ek coolant
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/accessories/cooling-liquids-coolants

also add a silver coil to kill any bacteria that may enter the loop during filling

a good starter vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU2KvawDP10

[Bad 💀 Motha]

AIO's don't require any liquid or maintenance; aside from the usual "keep it dust free" every so often by blowing all dust out of the PC every few months, or as needed.

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Here’s the thing. They’re only better when the CPU is running. It takes them a longer time to dissipate heat after they get warmed up and the PC is shut off. Liquids retain heat longer than Solid metals.

Don’t get me wrong. Liquid Cooling is definitely a better option. Just takes longer for the specific heat to wear down wherein your average heat sink takes about 30~50 seconds, AIO’s take up to 10 minutes to cool off.

[Arya]

Nguyên văn bởi ShadowKnight1092:

Nguyên văn bởi _I_:

no, they require the liquid to cool the cpu and the radiator to cool the liquid

Ok. What liquid do i need

Also, I'd like to mention I'm talking about coolers such as the NZXT Kraken not a waterblock AIO like the EK Predator

AIOs are pre-assembled and filled at the factory. You don't need to fill them or maintain them, and installing them is as simple as bolting down the CPU block and then screwing the radiator onto a vacant fan bracket.

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Nguyên văn bởi Wolfey:

Nguyên văn bởi Dave:

the EK predator was an expandable AIO.
thats the one that comes to mind for now

They don't make those anymore; EK hasn't made AIOs for many years. SwiftTech were the other expandable AIO brand and AFAIK they're out of business.

https://www.ekwb.com/solutions/all-in-one/

EK totally sells their own expandable AIO system right now today. What are you guys even going on about? You can buy it right there on the website.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/alphacool-eiswolf-120-gpx-pro-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080ti-pro-m22-black.html

http://www.performance-pcs.com/alphacool-eisbaer-140-aio-cpu-cooler-black.html

Alphacool makes expandable AIO's too.


Also Swiftech is -VERY MUCH- still in business and making current-day water cooling products sold all over the internet. See: http://site.swiftech.com/

It's just Swiftech doesn't sell their expandable AIO's anymore as a current product.

[Arya]

Nguyên văn bởi Impending Rentacle Tape:

EK totally sells their own expandable AIO system right now today. What are you guys even going on about? You can buy it right there on the website.

Fair enough, but in my defence the Pheonix didn't seem to be around when I was shopping for parts early this year.