Rejecting fancy RGB liquid cooling with its rainbow lights and "42" display? That's peak developer energy right there. Nothing says "I prioritize function over form" like embracing the brutalist architecture of a chunky air cooler.
Sure, liquid cooling might give you slightly better temps, but at what cost? Your dignity? Your electricity bill? The constant fear of leaks destroying your $2000 rig?
The giant air cooler gang understands that real programmers don't need their PC to double as a nightclub. They need something reliable that won't turn their debugging session into an impromptu swimming lesson for their motherboard.