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EK AIO 240 D-RGB Liquid cooler

We test and review the EK AIO 240 D-RGB, an all-in-one liquid cooling kit from EK that can be bought in a dandy design with versions running up-to a 360mm rad. The kits come with Vardar RGB / aRGB compatible fans (with the “a” in aRGB standing for addressable). Being EK, we do expect some decent cooling performance; armed with the fans, sleeved tubing and a pretty snazzy looking cooling block, we'll see what EK has to offer in the massive LCS kit arena.

These liquid cooling kits are pre-fitted with a single non-expandable loop and are ready to install straight out of the box, you pop the fans on there and it's ready to go in. Armed with pretty nice looks, sleeved tubing and an attractive price, EK offers a competitive model in the massive LCS kit arena. The newly updated coolers feature an aRGB-accented pump face with a cooling block pump based on an SPC line pump. 

The EK AIO 240 D-RGB is an all-in-one liquid cooling solution for desktop PCs and is available in 120mm, 240mm, and 360mm versions. The 240mm kit that we test is a self-contained (AIO) CPU cooling unit based on liquid cooling. It does not require much setup installation. With a pump and radiator shipped pressure tested, it is pre-filled and sealed directly from the factory to provide maintenance-free operation for years. This ease of use extends to its support of the latest Intel and AMD sockets, including the latest Intel LGA 1155/1156/2011 and AMD FM2 sockets, as well as AM4 for Ryzen but not Threadripper processors. The series is equipped with a high-density water microchannel and copper finish block to offer efficient thermal conduction along with a proper radiator to maximize cooling performance. The unit is compatible with popular RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers. 

• Radiator Dimensions: 275 x 120 x 28 mm
• Radiator Material: Aluminum
• Fan Compatibility: 120 mm
• Pump Unit Dimensions: 88 x 70 x 53 mm
• Pump Unit Material: ABS Housing, Copper Cold plate, Steel Mounting Pump
• Pump Speed Range: 450 - 2600 RPM ± 10%
• Pump PWM Range: 20 - 100%
• Pump Cable Length: 50 mm
• Pump Unit RGB Type: 5V Digital (Addressable)
• Pinout: 5V, D, Empty, Ground Pump RGB Cable Length: 50 mm
• Tubing Material: Ultra-Low Evaporation Rubber with Nylon Braided Sleeve
• Tubing Length: 350 mm
• Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25mm
• Fan Speed Range: 550 - 2200 ± 10%
• Fan Noise Level: 36,4dBA (at maximum speed)
• Fan Static Pressure: 2,89 mm H20 = 28,9 Pa (at maximum speed)
• Fan Air Flow: 66,04 CFM = 112,20 m³/h (at maximum speed)
• Fan Cable Length: 500 mm
• Fan RGB Type: 5V Digital (Addressable) Pinout: 5V, D, Empty, Ground
• Fan RGB Cable Length: 50 mm

System Requirements:

• 4-Pin PWM Header for pump and fan operation
• 3-Pin Addressable 5V D-RGB header

Bundles:

• EK-AIO 240 unit
• EK-Vardar S 120ER D-RGB (2pcs)
• Mounting Kit
• Tube of Thermal Paste
• User Manual

CPU Socket Support

• Intel Sockets LGA: 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 2011, 2011-3, 2066
• AMD Sockets: AM4

These AIO units will slowly become available and carry an MSRP with VAT included at 74.90€, 124.90€ and 149.90€ for the 120, 240 and 360 versions respectively. Today we'll test the 240mm model, which btw gets 5 Years Limited International Warranty.