My last AIO pump gave out after just two years, and replacing it felt so wasteful compared to just swapping a fan. I mean, you're right that both options have a footprint, but at least with air coolers, there's less to go wrong in a way that bricks the whole unit. Maybe it's just me, but seeing those complex liquid setups fail makes the simplicity of a heatsink and fan seem like a no-brainer for long-term use. And honestly, the peace of mind from not worrying about leaks is huge, even if the power savings aren't massive. Idk, after dealing with both, I'll take the minor trade-offs for something that just works without the drama.

Minimalism shouldn't mean battling mold daily.

How did you assess progress on stability without your usual gym metrics, just through feel during daily hiking tasks?

Actually, I used to be all about the neat explanations in physics, but your cat story just flipped that for me. Seeing how something as simple as a pet can disrupt an experiment makes the whole 'inherent messiness' idea way more relatable. Now I'm wondering if we're just trying to tidy up a universe that prefers to be chaotic...