NZXT Kraken X63 RGB Review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 3

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NZXT updated its Kraken series to revision 3 in an RGB flavor now as well, in this review we test the X63 version Liquid cooler. An AIO LCS liquid CPU cooler for cases with 280 mm radiator mounts. This updated revision CPU cooler is compatible with CAM software. 


Scythe Ninja 5 air cooler review

Cooling 191 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 13

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Today, we are reviewing an air cooler from Scythe: the NINJA 5. The last time we got our hands on this company’s cooler was a whopping 10 years ago – it was the Ninja 3 model (which earned the “Recommended” award). This time around it’s not a single-tower CPU cooler, but rather a dual one with two fans attached.


EK AIO Elite 360 D-RGB review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 10

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We test and review the all-new EK AIO Elite 360, an AIO liquid cooling kit from EK that can be bought in a new design with versions running up-to a 360mm rad. The kits come with Vardar ARGB compatible fans. Being EK, we do expect some decent cooling performance; armed with the fans, sleeved tubing, and a proper looking cooling block we'll see what EK has to offer in the massive LCS kit arena.


ASUS TUF LC240 RGB LCS review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 1

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We review some liquid cooling (LCS) from ASUS, in particular the TUF branded model. The version we review offers a 240mm radiator, RGB fans and a cooling block stamped with that TUF logo. The kit did not disappoint. 


Deepcool AS500 air cooler review

Cooling 191 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 3

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Today, we are reviewing an air cooler from Deepcool: the AS500 (a bit too much similarity to the name of a recent Corsair air cooler – the A500, right?). It’s not the first Deepcool product that we reviewed here on guru3d. For example, over a year ago we had the opportunity to check out their flagship Assassin III model. This time around it’s a single-tower CPU cooler based on the five heat pipe design and a TF140S PWM fan, all packed into a slim form factor.


Corsair H100i Elite Capellix review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 9

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Corsair has released a new series of liquid coolers, this round the Corsair H100i Elite Capellix edition is put on our test-bench where we can check out the behavior of the smallest dual-fan 240mm model. Corsair has paired the kit with their very best ML 120 RGB Series magnetic levitation PWM fans as well as including a fan/RGB HUB and all-new Capellix RGB.


be quiet Pure loop 280mm LCS review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 6

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Be quiet! has overhauled its's liquid cooling series, all hail the Pure Loop. Not only does the LCS CPU cooler have new aesthetics, be quiet! did something unique, they place the pump in between tubing, in the hope to divert an Asetek patent we assume. 


be quiet! Pure Rock 2 review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 10

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We review another be quiet! Pure Rock cooler, this round the Pure Rock 2. With more simplified looks and available in silver and black this cooler comes with a single radiator, one fan and is offering cooling performance up-to 150 Watts, enough for any modern processor.


Lian Li Galahad 360 liquid cooler review

Cooling 191 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 17

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Today, we are reviewing an AIO cooler from Lian Li: the Galahad 360. It’s a debut for this brand in that sector. Will it be a good one?
We’ve received a 360 mm variant of this LCS. There’s also 240 mm one, and you can get them in black (or rather silver in reality), or in white. 


EK-Quantum Magnitude WaterBlock Review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 7

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While the topic title doesn't cover the scope of what we're showing in this article, it's self-explanatory really. This article covers the Evolution of EK water blocks and optimal water block choosing for AMD processors on Zen 2 microarchitecture, including an overview of EK-Quantum Magnitude. If you are planning some serious liquid cooling on your ZEN2 processor, definitely read this article.


Deepcool Castle 280EX liquid cooler review

Cooling 191 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 4

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Today, we are reviewing an AIO cooler from Deepcool: the Castle 280EX. A new thing to emphasize in this review: we’ll also show you results for an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, not just the Intel Core i9 9900K this time. As for the hero of the review - it’s the third variant in the family. We already reviewed its smaller (240 mm) brother almost one year ago.


EK AIO 240 D-RGB review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 6

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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. 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.


Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 Prisma review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 9

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We test and review the Fractal Design Celsius+ series, an All-in-One Liquid cooling kit that is decent in performance with an up-to 360mm rad and with a choice of Prisma ARGB fans or Dynamic X2 pre-installed. These liquid cooling kits are pre-fitted with a single loop and ready to install straight out of the box. Armed with pretty nice looks, sleeved tubing Fractal Design offers a competitive model in the massive LCS kit arena.


NZXT Kraken X63 Review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 15

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NZXT updated its Kraken series to revision 3, in this review we test the new X63 Series Liquid cooler. An AIO LCS liquid CPU cooler for cases with 280 mm radiator mounts. This updated revision CPU cooler is compatible with CAM software. 


be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 2

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We review another be quiet! Shadow Rock cooler, this round the Shadow Rock 3. With more simplified looks this cooler comes with a single radiator, one fan and takes and all that offering cooling performance up-to 190 Watts of cooling power, enough for any modern processor and perhaps a bit of tweaking as well.


Corsair H115i RGB Pro XT liquid cooler review

Cooling 191 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 32

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We are reviewing an AIO cooler from Corsair: the H115i RGB PRO XT. It’s a new version of a product that’s been available on the market for about two years the, H115i Pro. It’s a 280 mm AIO with an aluminium radiator and pump coupled into a single loop and cooled by a set of two fans (140 mm fan size). 


Aorus Liquid Cooler 360 review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 9

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Gigabyte has unleashed a new Aorus cooler, this round with fully addressable aRGB, an and OLED enabled pump. That offers new bling options and really terrific looks. But is it all that it promises it will be?


Corsair A500 CPU air cooler review

Cooling 191 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 12

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This time, we are reviewing an air cooler from Corsair, the A500. The official presentation took place on the 6th of January. In other words, Corsair has just resurrected its air cooling line-up, about a decade after the debut of its last product series of this kind, the A70 range. Wow, and we’d already got used to the fact that they were only making AIOs, right? And hold ... no RGB?


Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora 360 review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 12

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Alphacool has unleashed a new Eisbaer, this round with fully addressable aRGB, an improved pump and quite honestly, really terrific looks. Join us un a review of the new Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora 360.


Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280 liquid cooler review

Cooling 191 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 23

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Today, we are reviewing an AIO cooler from Arctic: the LIQUID FREEZER II 280. The series has been introduced on the 9th of December this year. Arctic is no “newbie” in the AIO segment of the market. It’s already been four years since they announced the Liquid Freezer I series.