Final Words & Conclusion
Conclusion
The reviewed Enermax Aquafusion ADV 360 and 240 cooler performed well. This time it was the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (in place of Ryzen 7 3700X) and Intel Core i9 13900K (as a replacement for the i9 12900K). It handled both tested processors (although the smaller variant couldn't cope with the i9 13900K with 35 dBA normalized noise). The price for both products is reasonable, considering the features you get. The maximum rpm (2000) noise is too much, but you can set your fan curve to make it more reasonable. There are three overall size variants (as there’s also 120 mm) and two colors (black and white – this one is only for 240 and 120 mm versions). You get ARGB lighting on the pump (with the infinity mirror effect) and fans.
Aesthetics, Design & Installation
The installation process for both AMD and Intel is relatively easy. Starting with the aesthetics, the Enermax Aquafusion ADV 360 and 240 look very nice, although the pump is relatively high. On the other side – it won’t interfere with motherboards’ VRMs. The quality tubes bend well and can be adjusted in many ways to avoid compatibility issues. The provided fans have RGB, and the pump is lit in user-defined colors (and has the infinity mirror effect). As for the wiring, the stuff looks a bit like wire spaghetti at first glance, but it was relatively easy to manage it and avoid a mess.
The Verdict
The Enermax Aquafusion ADV 360 and 240 are affordable AIOs, costing 119.99 and 99.99 USD, respectively. You get an RGB functionality here; the pump (it has the infinity mirror effect) and the fans have this feature. There is also a 120 mm variant, but it won’t be too popular. The Aquafusion 360 and 240’s pump design is original, as it’s relatively high, and not all customers will like it. The performance is pretty good. It could have been quieter under load, but you can fix that with a good fan curve. The Enermax SquA RGB fans are good overall (but not great), but they are loud at maximum rpm (which is 2000). The cables of this AIO are long enough, and the tubing (400 mm) is also. The tubing is quite flexible. There’s a 5-year warranty, so it’s better than the standard one. The pump has two chambers, so it should increase its lifespan. Power is delivered via a 3-pin cable from the motherboard header to the pump (but you can also select the SATA connection). You get an ARGB controller, but it’s possible to control the lighting using the motherboard software. So summing it up – you get good performance and reasonable noise (if not pushed to the max for the fans/pump). The main disadvantage is the Enermax fans are also not the best in class. The ARGB is ok, and the performance is decent, but the noise is not the best (especially since the pump is not the most silent we’ve encountered). The minimum rpm for the fans was 600, not the 500 like manufacturer stated, and that’s a pity – cause it influences the idle noise measurements. Also, the Enermax text under Infinity Mirror is fixed and can’t be adjusted/rotated. Putting everything together, we can approve this product for the whole package (especially for the looks), and Enermax did a nice job with these coolers (that's why we're granting the "Approved" award), but it won’t change the market. The price is reasonable, and you get what you pay for, but it’s not an extra bargain (as it’s not the first AIO with the bundled ARGB controller or with the Infinity Mirror effect on the pump).
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