Best aio liquid coolers: DeepCool LT720 AIO Review: The Best Yet at Cooling the 13900K

DeepCool LT720 AIO Review: The Best Yet at Cooling the 13900K

Tom’s Hardware Verdict

DeepCool’s LT720 provides top-tier cooling performance, handing loads up to about 315W when paired with Intel’s i9-13900K in our test setup. Its improved 4th generation, in-house design pump gives it an edge over other coolers.

Pros

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Strongest cooler we’ve tested, in terms of cooling capacity
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Handles up to about 315W loads with Intel’s i9-13900K
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Won’t get in the way of your tall RAM

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DeepCool was founded in Beijing in 1996. And the company has, in recent years, delivered some of the best CPU coolers on the market, with options like the Assassin III and AK620. DeepCool’s current lineup includes both air and AIO coolers, as well as computer cases, keyboards, power supplies and other accessories.

We most recently reviewed DeepCool’s budget AG400 cooler, which performed well in our tests. Today we’re going to look at the company’s newest, top-end cooling product, the 360mm LT720 AIO. It features an upgraded pump and new CPU block compared to previous generation DeepCool AIOs. But of course, the latest CPUs from AMD and Intel requiring more capable cooling, we’ll have to put the LT720 through our tests to see how well it handles the Core i9-13900K. But first, here are the LT720’s specifications from DeepCool.

Cooler Specifications

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Cooler	DeepCool LT720, a 360mm AIO
MSRP	$139 USD
Radiator Dimensions	402 x 120 x 27 mm
Radiator Material	Aluminum
Pump Speed	3100 RPM±10%
Net Weight	1856g
Socket Compatibility	Intel: LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
	AMD: sTRX4/sTR4/AM5/AM4
Rated Noise Level	Pump: 19 dBA
	Fans: Up to 32. 9 dBA
Base	Copper
Max TDP (Our Testing)	~315W
Warranty	5 years

Packing and Included Contents

DeepCool’s LT720 comes in a fairly large box that uses plastic coverings, foam, and cardboard to protect the contents.

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Included with the package are the following:

360mm Radiator
CPU block with 4th generation DeepCool water pump
3x 120mm fans
1x fan splitter
Mounts for all modern CPU sockets (including AM5 & LGA1700)
Information, Support, and Installation guides
Pre-applied thermal paste

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Installation

Installing DeepCool’s LT720 was simple. you press the backplate to the motherboard and then slide on the standoffs. Then you’ll need to secure the fans to the radiator and then mount the radiator to the computer case. Once that’s finished, simply press the CPU block to the socket and secure it with the included thumb screws. The last step is to attach the infinity mirror atop the CPU block.

One item of importance to note: While the LT series AIOs will function regardless of the CPU block’s orientation, the company says you should install the LT720 in the “6 O’Clock,” with it’s tubes coming from the bottom of the CPU block, for the best performance.

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Features of DeepCool’s LT720

4th generation in-house CPU pump

The vast majority of Liquid Coolers on the market today are based around Asetek designs, but DeepCool’s LT720 includes a 4th generation in-house designed water pump. It features new flow channels with an optimized skived copper block, paired with a powerful 3100RPM three-phase drive pump motor for strong thermal performance.

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Full Copper CPU plate

The CPU contact plate on DeepCool’s LT720 is made of copper and comes with thermal paste pre-installed.

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Infinity Mirror

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On top of the water pump is an ARGB infinity mirror, which gives the LT720’s CPU block a very unique-looking piece of eye candy.

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User serviceable loop

If you ever want to manually refill the LT720, it’s possible to do so on your own. Doing so may void the warranty, but in all likelihood, the warranty is going to be expired by the time you would need to refill the loop.

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Medium thickness 360mm radiator

The LT720 features a 360mm with 27mm thickness. This isn’t the thickest (or thinnest) radiator we’ve seen, but it should be compatible with most cases that have space for three 120mm fans.

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3x custom DeepCool FK120 fans

There’s more to a cooler than just the heatsink or radiator. The bundled fans have a significant impact on cooling and noise levels. Included with the LT720 are 3x custom FK120 fans. The FK series is DeepCool’s line of high-performance 120mm PWM fans designed for top-tier cooling performance. But the fans included are not the same as retail FK120 fans — these updated FK120 fans feature upgraded speeds, more airflow, and higher static pressure.

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The company says high-quality polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) material is used in the production of the FK series fans to ensure increased durability and wear resistance, allowing the blades to maintain higher tensile strength. Shock-absorbing rubber pads protect the screw mounts to reduce vibrations and noise.

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One feature that will be especially handy for those new to building PCs is that on each of DeepCool’s FK fans there are arrow indicators showing both the direction the fans spin and the direction of the airflow — eliminating a question that plagues many new users: Did I install the fan in the right direction?

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Model	Custom DeepCool FK120
Dimensions	120 x 120 x 25 mm
Fan Speed	500-2250 RPM±10%
Air Flow	Up to 85. 85 CFM
Air Pressure	3.27 mmAq
Noise Level	Up to 32.9 dBA
Bearing Type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Lighting	None

Testing Methodology

While it was fairly easy with previous generations of CPUs for coolers to keep the flagship i9 processor well under TJ max (the maximum temperature a CPU can sustain without throttling) in tough workloads, this is no longer realistically possible on current generation CPUs (and the 13900K especially) without extreme cooling (or enabling power limits).

While in the past a CPU hitting its peak temperature was cause for concern, enthusiasts are going to have to learn to accept high temperatures as “normal” while running demanding workloads with Raptor Lake and Ryzen 7000 CPUs. Modern AMD & Intel CPUs are designed to run fairly hot without any problems – up to 95 degrees C for AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs, and up to 100 degrees C for Intel’s Core i9-13900K. Similar behavior has been standard in laptops for years due to cooling limitations in tight spaces.

Furthermore, Intel’s i9-13900K supports Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT) which allows Core i9 processors to dynamically boost to higher all-core frequencies based on available thermal headroom and electrical conditions. This allows multi-core loads to operate at up to 5.5ghz if the necessary amount of thermal dissipation is there. This feature works in a way that actively seeks high temperatures: If the chip sees that it is running underneath the 100-degree C threshold, it will increase its performance and power consumption until it reaches the safe 100C limit, thus sustaining higher clocks (and providing better performance) for longer periods.

The increased cooling challenges posed by Raptor Lake mean that we’ve had to change some of the ways we test coolers. Some coolers were able to pass Cinebench R23 multicore testing with Intel’s 12th Gen i9-12900K when power limits were removed (although only the strongest models were able to pass that test). Most liquid coolers and all air coolers I’ve tested “failed” that test because the CPU reached TJ max in this scenario.

With Raptor Lake’s 13900K, not a single cooler tested has been able to keep the CPU under TJ max in this test – because as we pointed out, the chip is designed to dial up performance and power until it richest that thermal result. We’ll compare performance instead by looking at total benchmark scores and clock speeds maintained.

I’ll be testing Intel’s i9-13900K CPU using Asus’ TUF Gaming Z690 Gaming Plus WIFI motherboard and Cooler Master’s HAF 700 Berserker computer case, with case fans limited to 35% speeds. The motherboard’s default fan curve is used for the CPU Cooler’s fans.

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In addition to testing Cinebench without power limits enforced, we’ll also be showing results when the CPU’s power consumption is limited to a more reasonable 200W. We’ll also show results at 125W for those who prefer whisper-quiet cooling, at the cost of some performance. For both of these results, we’ll show traditional delta over ambient temperature results.

We’ll provide noise level measurements recorded using a PSPL25 Sound Meter for all three power levels tested, to compare how much noise each cooler makes in different scenarios. We expect most coolers to run effectively silently at 125W.

LGA1700 Socket Bending

Note there are many factors other than the CPU cooler that can influence your cooling performance, including the case you use and the fans installed in it. A system’s motherboard can also influence this, especially if it suffers from bending, which results in poor cooler contact with the CPU.

In order to prevent bending from impacting our cooling results, we’ve installed Thermalright’s LGA 1700 contact frame into our testing rig. If your motherboard is affected by bending, your thermal results will be worse than those shown below. Not all motherboards are affected equally by this issue. I tested Raptor Lake CPUs in two motherboards. And while one of them showed significant thermal improvements after installing Thermalright’s LGA1700 contact frame, the other motherboard showed no difference in temperatures whatsoever! Check out our review of this contact frame for more information.

Testing Configuration

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CPU	Intel i9-13900K
Comparison Air Coolers Tested	DeepCool AG400
	DeepCool AG620
	Iceberg Thermal IceSLEET G6 Stealth
	Thermalright Assassin X 120 R SE
	Thermalright AXP120-X67
Comparison AIO Coolers Tested	Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360
	Fractal Celsius+ S36 Prisma
Motherboard	Asus TUF Gaming Z690 Plus Wifi DDR5
RAM	Crucial DDR5-4800
GPU	Intel ARC A770 LE
Case	Cooler Master HAF 700 Berserker
PSU	Cooler Master XG Plus 850 Platinum PSU

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Best AIO cooler in 2023

There’s a lot more to the best AIO cooler than simply keeping your CPU from sweating during an intense gaming session. Sure, it’s the most important reason to grab an all-in-one as processors can still get mighty hot these days, but it also needs to look good while it works.

They’re an optional upgrade for most people, but AIO coolers can really make the best gaming PC even better – particularly if you’ve learned how to overclock your CPU. A good AIO cooler lets you overclock to crank out more performance with less risk of melting your CPU to a crisp.

You might think liquids shouldn’t mix with electronics, yet an effective pump and radiator combo will move heat away from that CPU faster than you can say ‘thermal throttling’. We’ve put the best AIO coolers to the test, from top liquid CPU cooler brands like MSI and Be quiet! to veterans like NZXT, Cooler Master, and Corsair, so you’ve nothing to worry about when it comes to the safety of your rig.

Here are the best AIO coolers:

MSI MEG CoreLiquid S360 – our favourite AIO cooler
NZXT Kraken X63 – great value
NZXT Kraken M22 – compact to the tune of 120mm
Corsair h200i Pro RGB – doesn’t make a peep of sound
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R – give your setup a splash of RGB lighting
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L – AIO on a budget

1. best AIO cooler

The best AIO cooler is the MSI MEG CoreLiquid S360.
Expect to pay around $270 USD / £262 GBP.

	MSI MEG CoreLiquid S360 specs
Size	360mm
Fans	3x PWM 120mm
Compatibility	Up to AM4, LGA 1700, TR4

Pros

The best IPS screen
Supports the latest sockets
As quiet as a mouse

Cons

Most expensive on this list

The MEG CoreLiquid S360 isn’t MSI’s first AIO cooler, but it’s certainly the best for three reasons: cooling, compatibility, and the extra considerations it makes. Not only does it balance impeccable performance with a low noise output even when the Silent Gale P12 fans spin at 2,000RPM, it supports Intel’s latest Alder Lake series of CPUs with an LGA1700 bracket right out of the box. It even packs a 60mm fan in the pump to make sure the motherboard’s VRMs remain cool – something that’s often overlooked by other AIO options.

MSI’s pièce de résistance is the built-in screen, which isn’t a new concept but none do it better than MSI’s MEG CoreLiquid S360. Alongside the usual images, GIFs, and system information others can display, this 2.4-inch IPS display does what most of its competitors can’t: play .mp4 files. You won’t need to tilt your head wherever you pop the radiator in your case, too, as the block twists 90 degrees so it’s always the right way up.

If money’s no object, no other AIO cooler hits all the same heights as the MSI MEG CoreLiquid S360.

2. Best value AIO cooler

The best value AIO cooler is the NZXT Kraken X63.
Expect to pay around $128.99 USD / £130 GBP.

	NZXT Kraken X63 specs
Size	280mm
Fans	2x PWM 140mm
Compatibility	AM4, LGA 1151, LGA 2011-3

Pros

Great thermal performance
Affordable
Infinity mirror design

Cons

Software can be fiddly

This 280mm liquid cooler from NZXT is our pick if you’re looking for a seriously good all-rounder. The virtually silent fans on the radiator have fluid-dynamic bearings, giving them a longer lifespan and quieter operation than any other fan technology. Naturally, there’s customisable RGB lighting on the pump cover so people know you’re not running any old stock solution.

With the X63 you’ll see idle and load temps in another league to air coolers. If you are overclocking, just make sure you’re picking up one of the best gaming motherboards to match.

3. Best 120mm AIO cooler

The best 120mm AIO cooler is the NZXT Kraken M22.
Expect to pay around $82 USD / £80 GBP.

	NZXT Kraken M22 specs
Size	120mm
Fans	1x PWM 120mm
Compatibility	AM4, LGA 1151, LGA 2033, LGA 2066

Pros

Compact
Wide range of compatibility
Quiet fans

Cons

NZXT Cam software can be fiddly
There are better options if you can go beyond 120mm

It’s true that the bigger the radiator, the better the job an AIO cooler can do, but sometimes you just don’t have the space for one. This doesn’t mean you should sacrifice the chilling effects a liquid cooler offers, however, as there are smaller options to choose from that might be easier to shimmy into your case, still offering cooling a cut above the best CPU coolers.

The NZXT Kraken M22 is the little brother to our favourite AIO cooler and comes with many of the same perks. It keeps things quiet, goes easy on your wallet, and keeps your CPU at the right temperature for gaming, but best of all, it could be considered the most compatible AIO cooler you’ll find with its small form factor and support for all modern Intel and AMD CPUs.

4. Quietest AIO cooler

The quietest AIO cooler is the Corsair h200i Pro RGB.
Expect to pay around $119.99 USD / £114.99 GBP.

	Corsair h200i Pro RGB specs
Size	240mm
Fans	2x PWM 120mm maglev
Compatibility	AM4, LGA 1151, LGA 2011-3

Pros

Near-silent
Maglev fans
Good software

Cons

Noisy at full speed

The latest update to the classic Corsair h200i liquid CPU cooler isn’t just about that new ring of LED light around the shrunken pump. It’s not even about the slicker radiator design, either. No, the best thing about the new h200i Pro RGB is the noise it makes… or rather the lack of noise, making it perfect for a near-silent gaming PC build.

Thanks to the super-quiet maglev fans included in the package, and the addition of a Zero RPM mode, the Pro RGB can stay almost entirely silent for most of the time your PC’s online. Relying on the flow of water and the passive cooling of the radiator alone, the h200i can keep the CPU cool enough not to have to worry the fans until you start to really thrash it. That means in a lot of the best PC games, ones that are more GPU and less CPU dependent, you may not hear the fans at all.

Read the PCGamesN Corsair h200i Pro RGB review for our full verdict and score.

Pros

Near-silent
Maglev fans
Good software

Cons

Can get noisy when fans crank up

5.

Best RGB AIO cooler

The best RGB AIO cooler is the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R.
Expect to pay around $199.99 USD / £130 GBP.

	Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R specs
Size	360mm
Fans	3x PWM 120mm w/ RGB
Compatibility	AM4, LGA 1151, LGA 2033, LGA 2066

Pros

Colourful RGB
Three fans!
Remains affordable

Cons

Expensive
Short warranty

There’s no reason you can’t be serious about your cooling and want to add a splash of colour to your gaming PC in the process – after all, the best gaming keyboards and best gaming headsets all have RGB nowadays, so why shouldn’t your CPU cooler match?

Cooler Master’s MasterLiquid series does this beautifully with its bright CPU block, and it comes in a handful of different sizes to make your next CPU upgrade a bit easier. The MasterLiquid ML360R has plenty of surface area and three 120mm fans to dissipate heat across its large radiator.

Pros

Colourful RGB
Three fans!
Affordable

Cons

Expensive
Short warranty

6. Best cheap AIO cooler

The best cheap AIO cooler is the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L.
Expect to pay around $99.99 USD / £69 GBP.

	Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L Specs
Size	240mm
Fans	2x PWM 120mm w/ RGB
Compatibility	AM4, LGA 1151, LGA 2033, LGA 2066

Pros

That low price
RGB everywhere
Two 140mm fans

Cons

Average thermal performance

If you’re looking for a cost-effective AIO cooler that still looks brilliant in your windowed case, then this 240mm liquid cooler from Cooler Master is a great option. There’s customisable RGB lighting on both the fans and the pump cover.

Even at this price point, it’s still better than pretty much any air cooler you’re going to find – plus, it still looks cool, right?

Best CPU Water Cooler in 2023

A water cooling system is a very easy way to cool your PC without the mess and headache of component selection.

Article Summary

All In One Water Cooling (AIO) provides quieter operation than a traditional air cooler. It can even lower the temperature so much that you can increase the overclocking of the system.

Most builds require a 240mm AIO. We recommend the Corsair iCUE h200i RGB Pro XT for this, thanks to its many lighting options, great fans included, and a good price. Depending on the size of your PC or cooling needs, you may also want to consider options.

Note: Before you start choosing an AIO water cooler, you need to pay attention to your CPU socket. Each CPU cooler is slightly different, so you need to know what CPU socket your motherboard has to see if the cooler supports it.

Corsair iCUE h200i RGB Pro XT

Pros:

240mm radiator plus two fans
iCUE 9 support0025
Excellent socket support
Large configuration options
Reasonably affordable price

Cons of :

Despite excellent socket support, they may not be compatible with your build of

Socket compatibility

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 277mm x 120mm x 27mm

Fans included : Two Corsair ML120 fans

Fan speed : 400 – 2,400 rpm

Corsair iCUE h200i RGB Pro XT is the result of Corsair’s years of experience in liquid cooling. Now, with iCUE software support, you can sync all your different RGB accessories. In addition, the software allows you to check the temperature of the processor and coolant to make sure everything is working properly.

Two Corsair ML120 fans are included in addition to the 240mm radiator. In iCUE, you can also set up a profile to turn off the fans at low temperatures.

Corsair iCUE h200i RGB Pro XT is an AIO that’s easy to recommend. Corsair makes some of the best desktop CPU coolers. This cooler only costs about $120. Socket support is great too, with installation options for all the latest processors including Threadripper.

Arctic Liquid Freezer II

Pros :

Powerful 360mm radiator for extra cooling power

Excellent value for money

Automatic adjustment depending on processor performance

Cons :

No RGB

Socket compatibility : Intel : GA1151, LGA1150, LGA1555, LGA1156, LGA2011-3, LGA20660012 AMD : AM4

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 398mm x 120mm x 38mm

Fans included : Three Arctic 120mm fans

Fan speed : 200 – 1,800 rpm

In terms of thermal performance, the Arctic Liquid Freezer II is the best 360mm AIO cooler on the market. It achieves the same performance as competing NZXT and Corsair coolers. At the same time, it is very inexpensive. The 360mm variant costs only $125. At the same time, the NZXT Kraken X73, another 360mm watercooler, costs nearly $200. The price becomes even more impressive when you consider the features of the cooler. In particular, the pump is controlled by software, which allows it to modulate the load.

The Liquid Freezer II also features a 40mm fan near the pump mounted above your motherboard’s VRM chips. With more extreme overclocking, this can improve stability. Otherwise, the cooler is equipped with three 120mm Arctic fans to maintain airflow.

This cooler is all about performance and price. He manages these two tasks, but not without some concessions. It does not have a backlight, and the design may not be to everyone’s taste.

However, the Arctic Liquid Freezer II hits a point where other coolers can’t compete. Socket support is a bit limited, but Liquid Freezer still supports most of the latest chips. For AMD, it supports AM4 processors, and for Intel, it supports all LGA115x sockets, as well as 2011-3 and 2066 square independent boot mechanism (ILM).

Water cooled NZXT Kraken X53

Pros:

Excellent thermal performance
Compact, stylish design with mirrored pump cover
Good guarantee

Cons:

May be too expensive for some customers

Socket compatibility0012 AMD : AM4, TR4, sTRX4

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 230mm x 123mm x 30m

Fans included : Two Aer P120 120mm fans

Fan speed : 500 to 2,000 rpm

While NZXT’s third generation Kraken X coolers are significantly more expensive than the Liquid Freezer II, they are well worth the price. This 240mm model costs around $130, which is still not too expensive. The design is much more attractive than the Arctic offerings while achieving a similar level of thermal performance.

In terms of looks, the Kraken X pump cap with infinity mirror is a real show-stopper. It reflects the light inside the lid, creating the illusion of endless LED rings. Like almost all NZXT products, the Kraken X53 can track temperature and adjust lighting settings. Unlike the X52, the X53 also features an NZXT Hue 2 socket on the pump, powering up to six Hue 2 accessories. NZXT rates the Kraken X53 at six years of continuous use — 60,000 hours. This is about what you would expect for most water coolers. However, NZXT offers a six-year warranty. Isn’t this a miracle?

Water cooled Corsair H80i v2

Pros:

Best 120mm AIO you can find
Extra thick heatsink for more cooling power
Dual fan design

Cons:

Some builds may require AM4 bracket

socket compatibility : Intel : LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366, LGA2011, LGA2066 AMD : AM4 (requires CW-8960046 bracket), AM3, AM2

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 154mm x 123mm x 49mm

Fans included : Two Corsair SP120L 120mm fans

Fan speed : 2. 435 rpm

120mm AIOs aren’t usually great, but the Corsair H80i v2 is the best 120mm AIO in the world. Without proper heatsink surface area, most 120mm coolers simply can’t handle the cooling task. Corsair H80i v2 solves this problem. The radiator is twice as thick, measuring 49mm thick compared to the standard 25mm. At the same time Corsair H80i is still relatively cheap — about $100.

Corsair includes two SP120L PWM fans to cool the super-thick radiator, so it’s easy to create a push-pull configuration, but the extra thickness of this configuration needs to be taken into account when mounting.

In terms of support, the Corsair H80i v2 ships with Intel mounting hardware for socket 1366 up to LGA1200 (Intel’s new version of LGA1151 designed for Comet Lake processors). Basically, if you have a post-2008 Intel processor, you’re fine. AMD support is a little poorer. The water cooling system technically supports AM2 up to AM4, but only mounting hardware for AM3 is included in the package. You will need a separate AM4 bracket. Luckily, Corsair sells them for just a few dollars. RGB isn’t here either, although you can control fan speeds and control temperatures with Corsair’s iCue software.

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L v2

Pros:

Great budget choice
Incredible socket support
RGB options available

Cons:

Thermal characteristics not very good

Socket compatibility0003

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 157mm x 119.6mm x 27.2mm

Fans included : Two Sickleflow 120RGB 120mm fans

Fan speed : 650 to 1,800 rpm

Cooler Master offers a range of «lightweight» AIOs that are essentially previous iterations of the Cooler Master Master Liquid line with increased socket support and a dual FEP tube. The Cooler Master ML240L v2, priced at around $80, is the best water cooling system around. It comes with a 240mm radiator, two RGB fans and a small RGB controller. Thermal performance is not very high and noise levels are higher than some of the more expensive options. However, the ML240L costs about $50 less than most competing 240mm AIOs. Plus, you can always swap fans around for more lighting options and slightly better noise levels.

The Cooler Master ML240L also comes with nearly universal socket support. For Intel, it supports LGA1200, LGA20xx, LGA115x, and LGA1366, and for AMD, it supports AM2 to AM4, as well as FM2 and FM1. For the price, it’s hard to beat the ML240L.

Water cooled EK-AIO 240 D-RGB

Pros:

Designed for maximum RGB
High maximum fan speed
Affordable

Cons:

Limited support for AMD

Compatibility of the socket : Intel : LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066 AMD : AM4, AM3, AM2, AM2, AM2, STRX4, STRX

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 275mm x 120mm x 27mm

Fans included : Two EK-Vardar S 120ER D-RGB 120mm fans

Fan speed : 550 to 2,200 rpm

If you want an RGB water cooler, then the EK-AIO 240 D-RGB is something out of the ordinary. With the exception of a small black stripe at the junction of the tubes, the mounting block has a translucent, slightly diffused surface that bathes the interior lighting in a beautiful color pattern. EK is the place to go for custom water cooling, and the EK-AIO 240 shows why.

When it comes to thermal performance, EK beats Corsairs and NZXT. Includes two EK-Vardar S fans ranging from 550RPM to 2200RPM, and support for other RGB PC components via Asus Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light and ASRock RGB Sync for fans and pumps.

EK-AIO 240 is the best option due to its low cost. Priced around $120, it’s cheaper than NZXT’s 240mm counterpart and costs the same as Corsair’s ever-popular h200i. Like many of the other options on this list, it’s also available in 120mm and 360mm. For Intel EK-AIO 240 supports LGA115x and LGA20xx as well as LGA1200. For AMD, only the AM4 bracket is included in the package. You can control the fans directly through the motherboard, but if you’re short on space, you can purchase an EK-Loop Connect controller for six more PWM connections.

Corsair h200i Elite LCD

Pros:

Clear LCD panel
Excellent thermal performance
iCUE software support

Cons:

Expensive

Socket compatibility0013 : AM5, AM4, AM3, sTRX4, sTR4

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 277mm x 120mm x 27mm

Fans included : Two ML Elite Series 120mm fans

Fan speed : 450 — 2000 rpm

This is Corsair’s first watercooler with an integrated LCD display on the pump unit. The iCUE h200i Elite LCD is a great choice if you care about RGB lighting and customization. The bright 2.1-inch panel has a resolution of 480×480, making it crisper than most AIO LCDs. It can be used to showcase a variety of options, including system temperature, custom drawings, GIFs, videos, and more. This can be done using the Corsair iCUE software, which also offers more information about the cooler.

Water cooled, comes with two 120mm Corsair ML RGB ELITE magnetic levitation fans. A zero-RPM cooling profile is also supported, which allows fans to stop completely at low temperatures, eliminating fan noise. Expect excellent thermal performance with a custom cold plate with a high density of 128 microfins per inch for highly efficient cooling.

In addition to the 240mm version, the Corsair Elite LCD AIO is also available in 360mm and 420mm configurations. All modern processor sockets are supported, including the latest Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5.

FAQ

How to choose water cooling?

The most important part of water cooling is the size of the radiator. A larger heatsink provides better cooling performance, but you need to be sure it will fit in your case. Also, look for socket support to make sure you can use the cooler with your motherboard and buy a cooler from a reputable brand.

Water cooled with RGB. How reliable?

Most AIO coolers have a lifespan of six years, whether they have RGB or not. You can expect water cooling from a reputable brand to last six years without issue, but every cooler is a little different. We recommend looking at individual AIO cooler reviews to see if others have had reliability issues.

What you need to know before buying a PC liquid cooler?

Before purchasing an AIO cooler, you need to be aware of the risks it can pose to your PC. Even though failures are rare, every AIO cooler still brings water dangerously close to valuable PC components. There is always a risk that the cooler may leak or fail and damage your parts. The fact that the AIO coolers are closed makes things worse. You cannot open the circuit to check if there are any problems.

The best way to reduce the risk is to monitor the cooler for leaks and monitor the CPU temperature for pump failure. If you keep an eye on both parameters, you will be able to catch most problems before they cause catastrophic damage.

Water cooled or tower cooler. What’s better?

In a typical configuration, yes, liquid cooling is simply better at capturing and dissipating heat than air cooling — however, they are not necessarily better than the best air coolers. AIO coolers are a popular option for adding liquid cooling since they offer the entire cooling system in a package that’s relatively easy to set up, and they tend to be very quiet.

However, AIO coolers may not be the best choice for every gaming station. As we said above, not all PC cases have a lot of space to install a heatsink, pump, and tubes. If you’re not interested in overclocking and your current system handles temperatures just fine, you may not see much benefit from switching to an AIO cooler either.

Is the water cooling noisy?

This depends on several factors. The pump that moves the liquid in the cooler is usually silent, or at least negligible compared to other PC noises. AIO models are usually equipped with fans that are noisy if run at high speed or dirty. You can reduce the noise of the fans by dusting them and controlling their settings through the BIOS, if possible. The good news is that with liquid cooling, the fans usually don’t have to work as hard and are less noisy.

Another source of noise can be the gurgling of the fluid, especially at high pump speeds. If your AIO cooler does a great job of keeping your PC cool at low pump speeds, you can easily reduce the noise level this way. If the irritating gurgling sounds don’t stop, there may be an air cycle going on in the system. Proper installation and positioning of the pump often helps to avoid such problems. You can also run the cooler through the air bubble cleaning process.

How to install dropsy?

If you are installing an AIO model for the first time, you should find and follow the manual carefully, or use the included manual and pay attention to the details. Corsair has clear guidance on the two most efficient heatsink mounting options (front or top of the case). The heatsink should be higher than the pump to avoid air bubble problems, which means you should not install it at the bottom of the case.

Best AIO Coolers & Liquid Cooling Systems [2020 Guide]

Choosing one of the best liquid cooling systems is a common practice to keep your overclocked CPU safe. A standard air cooler is also often found in cards, but you can never go wrong with a good AIO cooler when it comes to maximizing cooling performance.

Choosing this ideal all-in-one cooling solution can sometimes be a headache, so we’re trying to make the choice easy. Here we have added the top 5 AIO coolers — liquid cooling systems at the moment.

If you’re interested, you can check them out right below. Plus, the current deals are a sign that you no longer need to put off buying an AIO cooler that a gaming PC desperately needs.

Note : Offers subject to change. Keep in mind that the price tag changes frequently. We recommend visiting the seller’s website to check the price. By the time you have made your purchase decision, some items may be out of stock. So, hurry up and hit the buy button.

Corsair Hydro Series h200i PRO

All in one coolers are more expensive than their air counterparts, and that’s largely as a result of that RGB lighting. However, the Corsair Hydro Series h200i PRO is proof that not all models will empty your pockets.

This is a closed circuit CPU cooler that combines magnetic levitation and RGB LEDs to provide you with a reliable liquid chip chiller that you can attach to your CPU. It is clear that it is the RGB LED component that keeps the processor cool, but these maglev fans are doing a good job too.

Pros:

Bright lighting effects to match your design
Extremely quiet maglev fans included with
Zero RPM mode which turns the cooler into an almost silent model

Cons:

RGB lighting intermittent

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Corsair h200i RGB PLATINUM AIO CPU liquid cooler

A high quality closed loop liquid cooler such as the Corsair h200i RGB PLATINUM will most likely meet your requirements. It features RGB, 3 x 120mm fans that levitate while remaining relatively quiet, thankfully.

At stock speeds, this cooler is again a great choice, and one of the cheapest options out there right now.

Pros:

At least 16 individually controllable RGB LEDs
Take full control of your cooler’s RGB lighting or coolant temperature with CORSAIR iCUE

software

Low Noise Pump Design

Cons:

Fans are constantly going astray as reported by some

owners

Poor customer service

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Thermaltake Floe Triple Riing RGB 360 Liquid Cooled AIO

This AIO cooler is hard to beat in terms of performance. This is the world’s first 16.8 million color LCD cooler with 3 Ring fans, not to mention the corresponding CPU box and LED water block.

If high performance and quiet cooling are important to you, the promise of near-silent operation makes it the perfect choice.

Pros:

Convenient TT RGB PLUS 9 app0025
Ultimate RGB lighting
The TT RGB PLUS ecosystem provides countless possibilities for playing with colors, syncing light to music, CPU temperature, or other TT RGB PLUS products.
TT LCS Certified — the hallmark of premium performance with the best features and equipment

Cons:

Software update problems
The pump is very noisy

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Corsair Hydro Series h250i PRO AIO Liquid CPU cooler

CPU coolers can be one of the noisiest parts of any computer. That doesn’t mean they have to be noisy all the time, and the Corsair Hydro Series h250i PRO makes a statement in the noise department.

This AIO cooler lets you experience incredible cooling performance, and those fantastically low noise levels make you feel like you’re in heaven.

Pros:

Corsair iCUE Universal Software
Useful Zero RPM mode is ready so that the fans can stop completely at low temperatures.