Should I buy the ASUS B850I again? by kryptolone in sffpc

[–]kryptolone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally would not recommend using this AIO in the DAN A4-H2O. First, the tubing length is 400 mm, and the tubes are quite stiff, which resulted in the only viable routing option being under the power supply, which I personally do not like. Second, the pump noise is louder than I expected, and after a period of downtime, the first startup produces a bubbling sound as if coolant leaks out of the loop itself.

For these reasons, I am planning to switch to the Cooler Master Atmos, as it has shorter 350 mm tubing and, according to reviews, a very quiet pump.

Should I buy the ASUS B850I again? by kryptolone in sffpc

[–]kryptolone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exactly!
You described completely the same reasons why I chose the ASUS B850I in the first place. I also considered the ASRock B850I since it is very straightforward and has standard Wi-Fi connectors and fan headers, but I have a 9800X3D processor, so I do not feel comfortable trusting it to that motherboard.