{"id":22207,"date":"2023-04-17T17:55:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=22207"},"modified":"2023-04-17T17:55:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:55:20","slug":"guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To AIOs (All-In-One) Liquid Coolers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684405abf1a1\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684405abf1a1\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684405abf1a1\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#What_Is_Liquid_Cooling\" title=\"What Is Liquid Cooling?\">What Is Liquid Cooling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#What_is_an_AIO_A_Brief_on_All-In-One_Liquid_Coolers\" title=\"What is an AIO? A Brief on All-In-One Liquid Coolers\">What is an AIO? A Brief on All-In-One Liquid Coolers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#What_is_Open_Loop_Liquid_Cooling\" title=\"What is Open Loop Liquid Cooling?\">What is Open Loop Liquid Cooling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#What_Makes_AIO_Liquid_Coolers_More_Popular_Than_Custom_Loop\" title=\"What Makes AIO Liquid Coolers More Popular Than Custom Loop\">What Makes AIO Liquid Coolers More Popular Than Custom Loop<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#How_To_Pick_The_Right_AIO_For_Your_PC_Build\" title=\"How To Pick The Right AIO For Your PC Build\">How To Pick The Right AIO For Your PC Build<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#AIO_Width_and_Fans\" title=\"AIO Width and Fans\">AIO Width and Fans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#AIO_Lighting_or_Lack_Thereof\" title=\"AIO Lighting (or Lack Thereof)\">AIO Lighting (or Lack Thereof)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#AIO_Pricing_and_What_To_Expect\" title=\"AIO Pricing and What To Expect\">AIO Pricing and What To Expect<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#A_Note_on_AIOs_vs_Air_Cooling_For_Quiet_PCs\" title=\"A Note on AIOs vs Air Cooling For Quiet PCs\">A Note on AIOs vs Air Cooling For Quiet PCs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#Are_AIOs_Better_Than_Air_Coolers\" title=\"Are AIOs Better Than Air Coolers?\">Are AIOs Better Than Air Coolers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#Should_An_AIO_Be_Intake_Or_Exhaust\" title=\"Should An AIO Be Intake Or Exhaust?\">Should An AIO Be Intake Or Exhaust?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#Are_120mm_AIOs_Worth_It\" title=\"Are 120mm AIOs Worth It?\">Are 120mm AIOs Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#Are_AIOs_Better_Than_Open_Loop_Liquid_Coolers\" title=\"Are AIOs Better Than Open Loop Liquid Coolers?\">Are AIOs Better Than Open Loop Liquid Coolers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#What_Are_Some_Good_AIO_Brands\" title=\"What Are Some Good AIO Brands?\">What Are Some Good AIO Brands?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-aios-all-in-one-liquid-coolers\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Curious about AIO Liquid Coolers? Want to know how to pick an appropriate AIO for your build, or just know whether or not an AIO is an appropriate choice at all?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whatever your question about AIOs, I\u2019ll do my best to address it in the article below<\/strong>, or even the comments section below that.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s not waste any time, though, and start breaking things down immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Liquid_Cooling\"><\/span>What Is Liquid Cooling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Liquid cooling exists in contrast to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/air-vs-aio-coolers\/\">air cooling<\/a>\u201d as an alternative way to cool a CPU<\/strong> or even more components with a custom water loop setup.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22216\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling.jpg\" alt=\"Air Cooling vs Liquid Cooling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22216 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Air Cooling vs Liquid Cooling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/Air-Cooling-vs-Liquid-Cooling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>While <em>technically<\/em> liquid cooling is also a form of air cooling, since it requires a radiator and fan(s) to function, the main material doing thermal conduction is the liquid inside the loop, not <em>just<\/em> a metal heatsink\/fan.<\/p>\n<p>By <strong>continuously circulating<\/strong> hot liquid from the active CPU, cooling it with fans attached to the radiator, and circulating that cool liquid back <em>to<\/em> the CPU, liquid cooling can <strong>keep a PC cool while operating at lower noise levels for cooling performance compared to air cooling<\/strong>. Especially under sustained load.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Liquid cooling setups primarily come in two forms: AIOs (All-In-Ones) and custom loops.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Extravagant custom builds may go as far as completely submerging the PC in <em>mineral oil<\/em> (a faux aquarium cooling setup, you could call it) since it\u2019s a non-conductive and technically non-flammable liquid.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_AIO_A_Brief_on_All-In-One_Liquid_Coolers\"><\/span>What is an AIO? A Brief on All-In-One Liquid Coolers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22217\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO.jpg\" alt=\"What is an AIO\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22217 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What is an AIO\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/What-is-an-AIO.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>An <strong>AIO<\/strong> is an <strong>A<\/strong>ll-<strong>I<\/strong>n-<strong>O<\/strong>ne Liquid Cooler.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They\u2019re called \u201cAll-In-Ones\u201d because the unit forms a closed loop through which the liquid circulates<\/strong>, carrying heat from the CPU and dissipating it at the radiator before coming right back and starting the cycle over again. You also don't have to assemble any individual components to make it function. It's ready-made, all in one. Unpack and use.<\/p>\n<p>This is <strong>similar in overall functionality to traditional \u201copen loop\u201d liquid cooling<\/strong>, but <em>much<\/em> different in design.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13887\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump.jpg\" alt=\"Components of an AIO Pump\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13887 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Components of an AIO Pump\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Components-of-an-AIO-Pump.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Open_Loop_Liquid_Cooling\"><\/span>What is Open Loop Liquid Cooling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>An open loop<\/strong> (more commonly called a \u2018<strong>custom loop<\/strong>\u2019) liquid cooling setup also uses a radiator and tubing to exhaust and transfer heat, but <strong>unlike an AIO, does <em>not<\/em> come in a single piece<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Custom loop setups need to be built and assembled from a variety of parts working in unison, not pre-assembled for you in a convenient AIO form factor. Including adding the liquid - which can be a nerve-wracking process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_AIO_Liquid_Coolers_More_Popular_Than_Custom_Loop\"><\/span>What Makes AIO Liquid Coolers More Popular Than Custom Loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the basic differences established, you won't be surprised to know that AIO liquid coolers are <em>far<\/em> more popular than custom loop setups.<\/p>\n<p>The lower temperatures and lower noise levels promised by liquid cooling don\u2019t necessarily need an expensive custom setup to get up and running, and today\u2019s high-end AIOs can provide some truly high-end cooling performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The biggest differentiation between custom loop (the original solution) and AIO cooling for most consumers starts with <em>pricing<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re perfectly willing to add custom loop difficulty to your build, custom loop PRICING can be a problem, especially if you\u2019re hoping to add your GPU to your loop as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We\u2019re talking $400 and up for many custom loop liquid cooling setups, whereas AIOs <em>start<\/em> around $70-$100 <\/strong>and achieve a similar class of thermal performance. Without any headaches in setting everything up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Pick_The_Right_AIO_For_Your_PC_Build\"><\/span>How To Pick The Right AIO For Your PC Build<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AIO_Width_and_Fans\"><\/span>AIO Width and Fans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>First, you\u2019ll want to identify the width of your case\u2019s fan slots. If you have 2 120 mm fan slots side-by-side,<em> for example<\/em>, you\u2019ll want a 240mm AIO for your case<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22218\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation.jpg\" alt=\"AIO Clearance and Installation\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22218 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AIO Clearance and Installation\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Clearance-and-Installation.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important with <em>any<\/em> liquid cooling radiator to <strong>maximize the available fan and radiator size<\/strong>, since that means more space to dissipate heat and larger, quieter, more <em>efficient<\/em> fans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AIO_Lighting_or_Lack_Thereof\"><\/span>AIO Lighting (or Lack Thereof)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Aesthetically, the main thing you\u2019ll want to take into account about AIOs is what, if any, lighting they support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22219\" style=\"width: 1442px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22219\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting.jpg\" alt=\"AIO Lighting\" width=\"1442\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting.jpg 1442w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting-1024x337.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting-768x252.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1442px) 100vw, 1442px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22219\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22219 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201442%20474%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AIO Lighting\" width=\"1442\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201442%20474%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1442px) 100vw, 1442px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting.jpg 1442w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting-1024x337.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting-768x252.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Lighting.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/microsite\/all-in-one-liquid-cooling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>AIOs with RGB lighting may be favored by users who want to change the visual mood and scheme of their PC more frequently. However, AIOs <em>without<\/em> this feature may be favored for both saving money and having a slightly more contained, refined presentation of your PC build.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AIO_Pricing_and_What_To_Expect\"><\/span>AIO Pricing and What To Expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>AIO pricing will largely depend on the size of the AIO in question and whether or not it supports RGB lighting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22220\" style=\"width: 1292px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22220\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing.jpg\" alt=\"AIO RGB and Pricing\" width=\"1292\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing.jpg 1292w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22220\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22220 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201292%20661%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AIO RGB and Pricing\" width=\"1292\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201292%20661%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing.jpg 1292w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing-768x393.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-RGB-and-Pricing.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Liquid-Cooling\/Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Understanding this, AIOs can start as low as ~$50 for a basic 120 mm model while the top-performing larger AIOs are often $200+.<\/p>\n<p>While AIOs are more expensive than air coolers in general, <strong>you can still get a fairly competent AIO without breaking the bank<\/strong>, as long as you shop within your budget and chassis specs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Note_on_AIOs_vs_Air_Cooling_For_Quiet_PCs\"><\/span>A Note on AIOs vs Air Cooling For Quiet PCs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re building a PC with a primary goal of making it quiet, you\u2019ll definitely want to evaluate <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-make-your-pc-quieter\/\"><strong>Air vs AIO<\/strong><\/a><strong> for your specific chassis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22221\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22221\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF.jpg\" alt=\"AIO custom loop for SFF\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22221\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22221 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AIO custom loop for SFF\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-custom-loop-for-SFF.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/thor-zone.com\/mini-itx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thor Zone<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>We've written an extensive guide comparing the two, so feel free to check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/air-vs-aio-coolers\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_AIOs_Better_Than_Air_Coolers\"><\/span>Are AIOs Better Than Air Coolers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Well, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/air-vs-aio-coolers\/\"><strong>yes and no<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The top potential of an All-In-One Liquid cooler is certainly better than the top potential of an Air Cooler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Using 3 140 mm fan slots for a 420 mm AIO will simply have more thermal mass with which to cool the CPU than any air cooler is going to muster.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21398\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers.jpg\" alt=\"Types of CPU Coolers\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21398 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Types of CPU Coolers\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/01\/Types-of-CPU-Coolers.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>No matter how big you make the heatsink or how many fans you slap on it, air coolers <em>do <\/em>run into some cooling and noise limitations compared to AIOs on the high-end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, the pricing of an Air Cooler for its performance will generally be <em>much<\/em> better than an AIO<\/strong>. And while liquid coolers benefit from less noise for cooling performance, they\u2019re still considerably more expensive than an air cooler for the raw cooling on offer. The balance you choose is ultimately up to you!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_An_AIO_Be_Intake_Or_Exhaust\"><\/span>Should An AIO Be Intake Or Exhaust?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>In general, you want your AIO to be mounted as your intake if at all possible. <\/strong>This will ensure the coolest air (and thus coolant liquid) is achieved within your loop, maximizing the effectiveness of your CPU cooling.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22222\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations.jpg\" alt=\"AIO Configurations\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22222 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AIO Configurations\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AIO-Configurations.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>However, your other components and PC ambient case temperatures may end up being warmer as a result.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An AIO exhaust config <em>is<\/em> an option but <\/strong>will result in higher CPU temperatures as a result, which somewhat defeats the purpose of liquid cooling in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s your only option it\u2019ll still <em>work<\/em> and you can still work with compromises like that, especially with more than one fan slot, but <strong>overall I\u2019d mount your AIO as an intake.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_120mm_AIOs_Worth_It\"><\/span>Are 120mm AIOs Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you have a mini ITX case and can\u2019t or don\u2019t want to rely on a large air cooler, absolutely!<\/strong> 120 mm AIOs are great, especially for making use of top-mounted intake\/exhaust fan slots in a SFF PC case.<\/p>\n<p>However, another option worth considering in a confined setup like that would be a custom loop.<\/p>\n<p>While your AIO limitations will still effectively be your custom loop radiator limitations, you can have more than 1 radiator in a custom loop <em>and<\/em> cool more than just the CPU within it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_AIOs_Better_Than_Open_Loop_Liquid_Coolers\"><\/span>Are AIOs Better Than Open Loop Liquid Coolers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>In terms of <em>pricing<\/em> and <em>ease of installation\/maintenance<\/em>, yes! Absolutely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But <strong>in terms of <em>cooling performance<\/em> and other factors...well, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aio-vs-custom-loop-liquid-cooling\/\"><strong>I\u2019ve written an extended showdown between these two already<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> but <strong>the short version is that a custom loop can be <em>quite <\/em>worthwhile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Budget and (available) ability depending, a custom loop liquid cooling setup paired with overclocking can be a great way to maximize the potential of your PC\u2019s hardware.<br>\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-image-22212\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-image-22212 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201536%20810%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201536%20810%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4-768x405.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/word-image-22207-4.png\"><\/p>\n<p>If the idea of a custom loop intrigues you, especially for liquid cooling your GPU or further customizing the presentation of your PC build, consider the extended guide. Otherwise, stick around for a few final notes on AIOs before we wrap it up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Good_AIO_Brands\"><\/span>What Are Some Good AIO Brands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, they\u2019re pretty much the same as the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-cooler-brands\/\">best CPU cooler brands<\/a>! <strong>But for AIOs in particular, I think EKWB, be Quiet!, Corsair, and Arctic are particularly exceptional providers. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I recommend EKWB and Arctic for raw performance, be Quiet! for quiet operation, and Corsair for good performance and strong RGB lighting implementation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And that\u2019s all, at least for now!<\/p>\n<p><strong>I hope that this article helped give you the basics of All-In-One Liquid Coolers, and started you on the path to either finding out more about an AIO for you or going custom instead<\/strong>. I like introducing a little bit of chaos into affairs, especially if I can tempt more people into building unique PCs just for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regardless of your liquid cooling intentions or your questions, feel free to sound off in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> section below or our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">community Forums<\/a>! <\/strong>At G100 we have an active community of hardware enthusiasts inside and outside of the team, and we always try to stay active with the community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For now, I\u2019m gonna sign off! Happy building, and if you decide to get an AIO or radiator, remember to maximize your fan slots and watch your <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/mount-radiator-aio\/\"><strong>tubing<\/strong><\/a><strong> configuration.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curious about AIO Liquid Coolers? 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