PC Cooling Guide: Liquid Cooling Vs Air Cooling

One of the most important aspects when assembling our PC is to decide how we are going to control its temperature, as it is essential to get the most out of our components and extend its life. The big decision focuses on two cooling methods, air or liquid cooling.

From Nfortec we want to tell you in this article of pc cooling guideswe want to tell you the advantages of each of these types so that you have no doubt about which is the one that best suits your needs and your equipment. We will start with air cooling, among which we can find our new heatsinks Centaurus X and Sculptor or the veteran Vela KX and then we will detail the characteristics of our liquid cooling Hydrus V2, Hydrus RGB and Atria, all of them with the option 120, 240 and in the case of Atria, up to 360mm.

Let's start with air

Air cooling systems use the ability of some materials to conduct heat, such as copper and aluminum to dissipate the heat generated by our components. Through the thermal paste and the copper tubes coming out of the backplate placed on the CPU, the heat reaches the aluminum heatsink and through a fan we introduce fresh air to cool the plates and move the hot air out of our case as it is less dense than the cold air.

Thanks to this simple operation, one of its advantages is the price, being in a very affordable range. As you will see in our guide to computer coolinganother great point in its favor, also closely linked to its operation, is that it needs virtually no maintenance, it is recommended to remove dust with some frequency and little else they need and thanks to this also tend to be more resistant and durable.

From Nfortec

Within our products, we can choose between two models of heatsinks. On the one hand we have Vela KX which with its 48 aluminum fins and its 14cm fan to get the air resistance has been reduced which has favored an increase of the air flow that slides between them. As a result, heat dissipation will be much more efficient.

If you prefer a more powerful option for the needs of your team or with the latest ARGB lighting technology to customize your set-up Centaurus ARGB Air Cooler is your choice. A heatsink with more surface area and more copper piping that will give you more cooling capacity with its 120mm fan. And more ARGB customization options always looks good on your tower.

Let's move on to liquids

Now let's dig deeper, in our pC cooling guidewe are now going to delve into closed-loop or AIO (All in One) liquid cooling systems. These make use of the higher thermal conductivity of water to keep our components at a good temperature so that we can enjoy them for longer. Its operation is also very simple, we have a closed circuit containing water or other coolant that circulates through the tubes thanks to a pump.

The pump is installed in the processor and when the water passes through this area it absorbs the heat it gives off and travels to the heatsink area where the heat is dissipated with the help of the fans. The main advantages we get when mounting this type of cooling is a higher performance thanks to the greater conductivity of water heat. The maintenance, being closed circuits is simpler than in large custom cooling systems and with a purging every 2 or 3 years is enough, in addition, they are already prepared to be able to do it in a simple way.

Everything you need

In our liquid coolers we highlight three models, all of them with 120 or 240 option. We are referring to Hydrus V2 , Hydrus RGB y Andromeda ARGB. The Hydrus V2 cooling is also available in two colors, with red or blue illumination. It is specifically designed for those users looking for extra cooling for their processor, as its larger radiator and two 120x120mm fans ensure a more efficient temperature control.

Hydrus RGB is your choice if you are looking for liquid cooling with built-in RGB backlighting. It also features 120 fans with integrated PWM, hydraulic pump with pure copper base and a simple and intuitive installation.

As for Andromeda has the latest ARGB technology that allows you to customize LED to LED lighting of your fans. In addition, the pump incorporates a display on which you can check the temperature of your CPU at any time.

The decision is yours

The conclusion of our pC cooling guide is that the choice of our cooling is linked to the needs of each user and for what work the equipment is intended. Both have their advantages and strengths, offering very equal performance. In general, liquid cooling offers greater effectiveness in exchange for having a slightly higher price and if we are going to dedicate it to long gaming sessions with demanding games or streaming, Andromeda, Hydrus V2 and Hydrus RGB are our best option. If on the other hand we have a tighter budget and our intention is to assemble a computer that is perfect to enjoy long sessions of series or a casual game it is best to opt for Centaurus or Vela KX. Whatever your case from Nfortec you can make the configuration that best suits your style.