If you get a non "K" series cpu, you will get the tiny cooler and it will most likely overheat easily. If you are getting a "K" series, the premium air cooler will probably be fine but the liquid cooler should work the best. Liquid cooling has come a long way since it first came out. I wouldn't worry too much about it springing a leak. If it does break, it will more than likely just not work.
I am in the process of purchasing the XPS 8950 with an I-7 12 gen and the Nvidia 3060 Ti. I am not sure if I will need the liquid cooling option or the air cooling option? The system will not be used for intense gaming, but it will be working with 4 monitors and and a constant stream of data being uploaded throughout the day. I believe I read that the cooling and air flow was drastically improved with this new Dell XPS. Also, some voiced concerns about liquid cooling break downs that could severly damage the box and would be in need of repair in a few years. I am not well versed in the proper configurations needed. As a result, I am looking for some advice from the community with much more knowledge than I possess. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for some help.
XPS 8950, cooling options, air or liquid