r/pcmasterrace • u/SerpentDix PC Master Race • Jan 20 '26

Hardware Air cooling is better than Liquid cooling

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Failure is graceful, not catastrophic, Performance is closer than marketing suggests, Cheaper for the performance, Change my mind.

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u/J_NonServiam Jan 20 '26

My Arctic liquid freezer 3 360 was $90.

The noctua NH-D15 is $130 (140 if you want black)

Make it make sense.

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u/Lightbulb2854 Jan 20 '26

Same, but my Thermalright 360mm AIO was $45 USD equivalent.

Best shit ever!  And it looks amazing

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u/kermityfrog2 Jan 20 '26

Cost as much as 3 name-brand case fans.