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Haha, well each to their own I think! I'd agree that top end closed loops (e.g. h100) are better than the d-14 cooling wise. However, I'm pretty sure anything lower (e.g. h80) is worse. The h100 will be louder as it has four fans plus a water pump. The noctuas are virtually silent when in a case. If I've got the right cooler, your cooler is certainly not as good as a noctua, have a look here where it is tested agains the h100: Page 2 - Intel’s liquid CPU cooler: Is water worth the cost? | ExtremeTech (if that isn't your cooler, I got it wrong sorry!). Have a look at this as well: Intel LGA2011 CPU Cooler Roundup For Sandy Bridge-E Processors - Temperature Testing Results - Legit Reviews The noctua is certainly up there! And the fans can be very quiet, there is only two of them and no pump!
As for my case, I'd agree it's not going to be easy to shield and stuff. I think what I will do is buy a motherboard backplate for an original case or get an old one then attach that to the wood. I'll then go from there, should make life a lot more easy!!! As for the deepcool game storm, very interesting!!!! I'll look at it in detail! Thanks for that! Air coolers are huge though! I considered a scythe typhoon but was worried it might be a little too big!! As for the GHz of phones, i think you aren't far off!
Anyway, thanks for the help so far guys, it is very much appreciated!
All the best,
Music Guy