Upgrading my AIO

[TL Gamer]

FIRST AND FOREMOST:
I will only use parts that do not have RGB

THE SITUATION:
Currently only able to safely run the CPU @4.3ghz due to limitations on current AIO

PURPOSE FOR UPGRADE:
Safely run the CPU close to 5.0 or above

CURRENT SETUP FOR COOLING (Setup will remain the same after upgrading)
CASE: NZXT H7 Flow
AIO: Arctic 240 (Top Mounted)
CPU: i9 13900k (This can run up to 5.5 ghz with the proper cooling)

UPGRADE CHOICES:
Liquid Freezer III 360
Liquid Freezer III 420

MY THOUGHTS:
I always go overboard with my setups as far as precaution so I'm thinking of going with the 420 so I can safely get as high of a ghz speed as I can

Thanks in advance for any and all input/advice!

 

[Harlow]

I always go overboard with my setups as far as precaution

I think you've already answered your own question. Fit the bigger radiator. At the very least the 140mm fans should run slower than 120mm for the same cooling.

 

[Zach_01]

UPGRADE CHOICES:
Liquid Freezer III 360
Liquid Freezer III 420

Get the biggest you can fit in your PC. Given the price of these 2 the difference is small.
I have the Liquid Freezer II 420 (nonRGB) and I like the amount of heat that can dissipate with very low noise.
I’ve test it at 230W and could keep the CPU under 80C (22C ambient).

BTW the LF II 420 is pretty much the same with LF III 360.
So the LF III 420 is even better.

 

[Chrispy_]

The 13900K is probably the hottest consumer CPU ever made. It's rivalled only by the 14900K/KS which is actually the same silicon but just Intel have done some of the overclocking for you already.

If you're determined to stick to an AIO with a single radiator and a tiny embedded pump, then definitely get the largest version you can fit in your case.

 

[sneekypeet]

ID-Cooling FX360 PRO if available.

 

[Aken Bosch]

ID-Cooling FX360 PRO if available.

2 years warranty versus 6, no thanks. Just get the damn LF III, worst case scenario would be switching the fans from P120 to Bionix P120 (or Max, whatever suits your purpose and budget) .

 

[TL Gamer]

Thanks for the replies.
I guess I should have been clearer about what exactly I was asking about so let me throw this out:
The case I have is an NZXT H7 Flow so it can fit either the 360 or 420.
Unless I'm not understanding something and correct me if I'm wrong, but the only difference between the 360 and 420 is the fan size, other than that, both cool equally as far as I know. (Again correct me if I'm wrong)

I just wanted some input on how many fans right now my front intake has 3x120 Silent Wings 4 pro Fans, the AIO has 2x120 on top and the back has 1x 120 Silent Wings 4 pro
So for efficiency/consistency wouldn't the 320 LF III be the better option?

 

[Zach_01]

LF II + III
Unfortunately it doesn't include the LF III 420

Temp report here are over ambient (+21C)





At least for LF II the difference between 360 and 420 is minor. But I do not dare to extrapolate this on the LF III line too.

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LF III 240 vs 280 vs 360 vs 420
On Intel CPU (14900K) the difference between the 240, 280/360, 420 a bit more apparent for sure because in comparison the Ryzen CCDs are off center and a lot smaller, denser (CCD Die area), and harder to cool.



But... As I said the price difference between the 360 and 420 is ridiculously small and thats why I choose the LF II 420 over the LF II 360, since space was a non issue.
Maybe in some cases its a bit less noisy.

 

[TL Gamer]

I've already watched those videos and many others and I can't make heads or tails out of anything being talked about or shown How about these reviews just saying in a simple sentence a yes or no answer.

1. The Arctic LF III 360 or 420 will be able to keep the i9 13900k cool enough to run it at max stock settings
or
2. The Arctic LF III 360 or 420 will not be able to keep the i9 13900k cool enough to run it at max stock settings

I don't get why reviews for things like this always make things way more complicated than they need to be

Even though I don't understand much about this, I'm just going to go with the 360 I do however appreciate the replies people did give me!

 

[Chrispy_]

The case I have is an NZXT H7 Flow so it can fit either the 360 or 420.
Unless I'm not understanding something and correct me if I'm wrong, but the only difference between the 360 and 420 is the fan size, other than that, both cool equally as far as I know. (Again correct me if I'm wrong)

I just wanted some input on how many fans right now my front intake has 3x120 Silent Wings 4 pro Fans, the AIO has 2x120 on top and the back has 1x 120 Silent Wings 4 pro
So for efficiency/consistency wouldn't the 320 LF III be the better option?

If you already have a full compliment of Silent Wings 4 Pro fans, go with the 360 because you can use your front fans.

Larger radiators require less airflow to deliver the same cooling, but the SW4Pro fans are better than the ones that come on the LFIII so just use those (or push-pull if there's room to do so).

 

[TL Gamer]

Larger radiators require less airflow to deliver the same cooling, but the SW4Pro fans are better than the ones that come on the LFIII so just use those (or push-pull if there's room to do so).

Why change the fans? The fans I have on my 240 work perfectly fine, besides the fans aren't what cools down the CPU in an AIO.

 

[Chrispy_]

Why change the fans? The fans I have on my 240 work perfectly fine, besides the fans aren't what cools down the CPU in an AIO.

The fans are what cools down the CPU in an AIO.
Nothing else is going to do it, and it's not as if an AIO has enough volume of coolant to act as a significant thermal mass.

You don't have to change the fans; push-pull is also an option if it'll fit. The reason I mentioned it is because the SW4Pro fans are better fans than the included Arctic fans on the LFIII. For a start, those three fans alone cost more than the LFIII in its entirety - but there are plenty of reviews that show them as some of the best radiator fans money can buy.

 

[kapone32]

The fans are what cools down the CPU in an AIO.
Nothing else is going to do it, and it's not as if an AIO has enough volume of coolant to act as a significant thermal mass.

You don't have to change the fans; push-pull is also an option if it'll fit. The reason I mentioned it is because the SW4Pro fans are better fans than the included Arctic fans on the LFIII. For a start, those three fans alone cost more than the LFIII in its entirety - but there are plenty of reviews that show them as some of the best radiator fans money can buy.

Fan quality makes a huge difference. Most fans can perform at high RPM but the reason people love those Brown Noctua is low noise at high RPM. Yes Gaming with headphones is immersive but a quiet fan is great for late night Gaming. 140mm are the Cat's Meow because they are bigger and have the potentially to be quieter than 120mm. Actually the Cooler Master Sickle Flow are great low noise 120mm. I use Water cooling so I added a Noctua 3000 RPM in the middle position at the front to add more cooling for my GPU.