What is the best silent closed loop cpu cooler

[mitch2471]

Hi there

I'm looking for a little advice/help selecting closed loop cpu cooler.

It is going to be for a I7 2600k which will be fitted into a Silverstone FT03 which means the rad/fan size is going to have to be limited to a 120mm kit.

It is mainly serving as a media center so the cooler needs to be very quiet.
I' not worried to much about fan noise as I will more than likely swap out what ever fans it comes with but am more concerned about the noise made by the built in pumps. I did once have a corsair h50 which worked amazingly well by had a very annoying hum from the pump.

So can anyone recommend a good cooler that bar fan noise is silent?

Thanks in advance.

 

[dma0991]

Almost all AIO units are manufactured by Asetek using similar pump design. The real problem is that its an anemic pump trying to push a lot of water and it has to spin much faster than custom WC pumps do.

 

[brandonmatic]

I think all of the closed-loop water coolers have pumps that make at least some noise.