need advise on AIO coolers

[S_I_N]

OK so I have this old 775 setup gathering dust and decided to put it to use. Its a XFX 780i mobo and Q9400 cpu. The case will be a Corsair C70 Military Green so I can go with 120 or 140mm fans. My main reason for this thread is cooling the cpu. With the 780i's huge ass Nb sink I cant mount my frio extreme the way I want it. So I'm considering an AIO for it. I'd like to do a custom loop but yeah not quite in the budget. So I was looking at the H100i or H110 but knowing nothing about them has me looking to you lot for advise. So please give info on them if you have used them or hell even another brand I'm open for suggestions.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Good place to start is the C70 case review matey.....

 

[remember300]

the h100i fits up the top no probs but with only enough clearance, with room for one set of fans unless your fortunate enough to have no blockages on the mobo. im going to try and bring the rad closer to the side so i can push and pull.

And questions about the C70 you have ill try and answer if the review does not cover what ya need.

 

[S_I_N]

Already have the case and know if needed the front hdd bays can be removed to allow a monsta 240 so fitting any of the AIO's shouldnt be a major issue. Just looking for input from those who have used them. Ideally I'd like to replace the mobo with something that doesnt have such a large NB sink but finding one is hard and when ya find one lol they want both arms both legs and ur danglies for it.

 

[remember300]

Haha well im actually tomoz moving my HDD's into the top drive bay ill let ya know how it goes.
But general mobos at Eatx should give you mostly clearance

 

[agent_x007]

Don't know what your budget is, but here's a good motherboard to WC : LINK
But, if U want "just a good and cheap LGA775", go with Intel X38/P45/X48 one, with heatsink in power section.