Poll: Upgrading to Air or Water Cooling options

[TheJollyFellow]

Air Cooling:
1)$50-$75 case (good airflow), XP-90 or XP-120 (w/ Panaflo) and a fan controller($130)
2)Current case (bad airflow), XP-90 or XP-120 (w/ panaflo) and a fan controller ($75)
Water Cooling:
1)Used name-brand stuff (built for PC cooling) for $100 (+/-$10).
2)New DIY water cooling setup (Dangerden stuff and 'other' pump) for $140.
Vote on the best 'bang for your buck'; not the best option.
Please post any other thoughts!

 

[Mrvile]

I don't think you need a fan controller for your air cooling, which will really lower your cost. I say just get an XP-90/XP-120 with a CM Stacker for air.

Btw, a new TDX is about 50 bucks, a Black Ice Pro is about 30, a AC pump is about 70 bucks and a DC pump is about 50, add a res, tubing, thermal grease, and you've got close to 200 for a new watercooling setup.

 

[Bona Fide]

Stick with air. The XP-120 can probably outperform most entry-level water cooling kits.

 

[Loomen]

I am pretty happy with my recent switch to h2o cooling. Probably spent $200-$300 altogether. Much less dust, slightly less noise, and much better temps, especially during the summer. This winter I can probably turn off most of the fans in my system.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Best band = air cooling, IMHO... And where is the poll anyway?
Tas.