Upgrade questions about cooling/airflow

[Magnus7431]

Hello.

Last time I asked this forum, I got my problem diagnosed pretty quickly, but I still have some questions...

Through my last question I learned that my PC is way too hot, so I decided that I should replace my CPU cooler, sooner than later. I am a bit confused as to what cpu cooler to pick: if I should choose air- or water cooling and what the overall best choice is.

The case of the Omen Obelisk is very small, so if air cooling is the way to go, it should be low profile (or at least under 120 mm high). If the right choice is water cooling, the radiator has to be 120 mm, since there already is a dedicated place for it.

I would also like to know if the power supply is going to be a problem. It is only 500 watt, and i don't know how much of it is used.

I've looked at two air coolers, that should fit: the Sythe Big Shuriken 3, and the NH L9x65. Which one helps the performance most? Any other suggestions?

From what I've read, the air cooling is the best, but is an AIO better that the smaller air coolers?

Can you buy the watercooling that comes with some other versions of the Omen Obelisk?

The case has bad airflow, so I would also like to know what improvements could help my situation.

Thanks in advance!

[old_geekster]

@Magnus7431 , welcome back to the forum.

In my opinion, if you can get liquid cooling to work it would be your best option.  I like Corsair liquid coolers.  The H60i looks like it might work for you:  https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Single-Radiator-Liquid-Coolers/Hydr...

Here is a video showing am Oblisk with a liquid cooler: 

You can contact Corsairs Tech Support to see if they can tell you if the H60i will work.  If it does, you can control the fan with their ICUE software.

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