AIR COOLING VS LIQUID COOLING

When you buy a computer cases chances are that it will already have a cooling solution already installed. Having a cooling solution to cool your PC should be high on your agenda as it will keep your machine running as it should and will prevent any damage to your components especially if you are a high end gamer. Most gamers would opt to upgrade their cooling solutions to make their machines look cooler and to give it some personality.
Air Cooling
We consider air cooling to be the cheaper and simpler method of cooling your PC system as it only relies on two key components: a fan and a heatsink. The heatsink is made from aluminium and copper and its use it to draw heat away from processor. The fan will sitting on top of the heatsink and will continually spin to bring in cool air through the heatsink stopping it from overheating. High end users would be satisfied with CPU cooling fans from some of the biggest manufacturers like cooler master, corsair or NZXT.
There are disadvantages with air cooling as some of the coolers are large in size and might not be able to fit in your case unless your make some modifications wasting time and money. Noise can also be an issue with some cooling fans.
Liquid Cooling
Liquid cooling is a cooling solution to give your more customisable choices but is a lot more complex than air cooling. Liquid cooling involves more parts and they have to be joined together. These parts consist of a pump, radiator, hoses and a fan. Water or liquid will be pumped through the connected hoses to the CPU and lastly kept from overheating with the radiator. Liquid cooling can be considered a more efficient way to cool your CPU as it is quieter and less demanding than a CPU cooling fan.
There are some major disadvantages with custom liquid cooling as any leaks are dangerous and can damage your hardware. Having your own customer water cooling solution can also be expensive as it requires you to purchase tools to install the liquid cooling system. You also need the knowhow on how to install the liquid cooling system.
All in one liquid cooler can also be purchased to keep things safe and simple, all-in-one liquid cooler that provides all the benefits of water in one package. This type of liquid cooling includes everything you would get out of a custom liquid cooling solution without the need to bend tubes, adjust fittings, or drill holes in your PC case.
Which one would you pick?
Both air and liquid cooling solutions will have increased performance over your standard CPU cooler but it’s the liquid cooling which is far more efficient and powerful because the liquid coolant is circulated more easily. However liquid cooling will not be suitable for everyone due to the difference in price and the difficulties of learning to install and maintaining the liquid cooling system.
We see both solutions as ideal to keep your CPU cool but if you can afford it and are comfortable with modding we would go with a custom liquid cooling system.

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