Air cooling vs all-in-one vs custom loop water cooling

High-performance computing is all about keeping cool. But what’s the best way to achieve that? Air cooling is the default, while water cooling is often seen as the gateway to maximising performance. But is that true? What’s more, if you’re considering water cooling, are pre-built AIO (all-in-one) coolers the best bet? Or can you get better performance from a custom closed-loop solution? Of course, performance may not be your only consideration. Ease of use, longevity, and even looks might be on your radar. Time to find out how to keep cool.

Round 1

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There are some pretty nifty looking air coolers. Big, bold coolers with hefty heatsinks,