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Was in the same boat a few months ago. Ended up going with a Deepcool LT720 AIO because it was the cheapest 360 AIO that was also a really good performer, no rgb and looks pretty clean. Was able to cool around 220W at stock but I decided to get a contact frame, thermalgrizzly paste and some noctua AF12 to replace the stock fans fans. Pulling close to 300W at about 77°C. I've heard good things about Artic liquid freezer ii (thicker radiator but quieter vs LT720) and Lian li Galahad 2 Trinity which I think is the best performing AIO atm.
i’m assuming your pump isn’t making an obnoxious loud whine sound whenever it’s active? mine is, i’m considering returning it and rebuying since most of my radiator screws don’t go in properly either
Oh it does at 100%, but usually i'd be playing games, can't hear the pump over the noise of the game. I adjusted the fan pump curve to only run at about 50% minimum, then ramp up as needed vs cpu temps. No annoying pump whine when doing anything not intensive with at 50%.