Specifications and features

Specifications and features

The Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora 360 HPE was presented at the beginning of April 2022:

“The Eisbaer Aurora HPE Edition 360 CPU AIO water cooling has the extremely powerful NexXxos HPE Performance full copper radiator equipped with the high-throughput Aurora Rise 120mm fans. All components used come from the classic DIY water cooling sector and are also used most in enterprise products for servers. Alphacool’s Eisbaer Aurora HPE Edition 360 CPU AIO is a powerful all-in-one water cooling solution that is as easy to install as an AIO but offers the performance of a pre-assembled and pre-filled custom loop.”

As for the features, those are:

• New HPE radiator

The NexXxos ST30 HPE Radiator uses the same materials as the previous NexXxos models but technically goes one step further. Due to the compressed internal structure, the number of water channels and copper fins could be increased. This means that a larger volume of water is in direct contact with the cooling fins, which improves heat transfer due to the higher number of fin rows and their shortening. Comparative tests with the conventional NexXxos radiator have shown that a performance increase of 4.5K is possible when using the HPE radiator.

• Radiator & Pump

As with all Alphacool products, the base of the radiator is made of nickel-plated copper and is equipped with very fine cooling fins that are distributed over the entire base. A nozzle plate ensures an accelerated flow over the cooling fins, which increases cooling performance. The water flow is optimized so that all areas of the radiator base are evenly cooled. The Eisbaer LT Aurora cooler uses a compact and small DC-LT 2 pump. It offers enough power to integrate another component such as a GPU water cooler or another radiator into the circuit.

• Fan

In addition to a wide control range, the Alphacool Rise Aurora fan also offers outstanding digital aRGB LED lighting. The individually controllable 5V aRGB LEDs paired with the special design of the fan create unique effects. The fan can be controlled from 0 to 2500 rpm via the 4-pin PWM connection. In addition, it offers a zero control, with which the fan can be regulated down to 0 rpm and then starts at approximately 350 rpm. At 800 rpm, the fan is almost silent but still offers a good airflow (118.9 m³/h) paired with high static pressure (3.17mm/H₂O).

• DIY connectors and ES hoses

The hose connections come from the standard DIY segment and use a G1/4” thread. So you can easily swap them out. The black TPV hose, like the connectors, comes from the Alphacool ES series, which is primarily installed in servers and workstations. The quick-release fastener is not heavy brass but is exceptionally light, durable, and robust nylon. In contrast to traditional PVC hoses, the hose does not need plasticizers and does not deform even at high temperatures. The quick-release is compatible with many other models from the Alphacool product line.

• Full digital aRGB lighting

The cooler-pump assembly and the fans are fully equipped with Digital RGB LEDs, also known as addressable RGB or aRGB. Extensive effects can be set with the included controller or a digital RGB controller on the mainboard. Of course, the illuminated polar bear on the cooler pump unit provides a nice visual effect. The fans and the pump can be connected in series like a daisy chain for easier control via a controller. This ensures clean wiring of the individual LED components.