The PC water cooling vs air cooling debate has raged on for decades. If you’re a first-time PC builder, and you’re looking to find the right PC cooling solution for your new rig, then you’ll want to carefully consider the benefits and drawbacks of each type of cooling.

Air cooling for PC is standard; you can’t get much more simple than a heat sink and fan. Plug the case fans in, mount the heat sink on the CPU with a few screws, and you’re done. If you don’t plan on overclocking your PC, then an air cooled CPU heatsink will be sufficient for your purposes.

If you like to push the limits with overclocking your components, water cooling your PC is recommended. Pre-built water cooling kits (called All-in-Ones or AiO water cooling) are the best option for beginners because all you need to do is mount it. There are no worries about filling and building. Simply mount the radiator and block inside your PC, and you’re on your way.

For experienced builders, a DIY water cooling kit with individual parts offers more flexibility. A typical DIY water cooling kit consists of a radiator, hoses, pump, water block, reservoir and fan. When these pieces are installed and working together they are called a loop and are very similar to what you would find under the hood of your car.

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