lcd display liquid cooler brands

When it comes to CPU cooling, there are plenty of great options out there to keep your CPU running frosty. One of the best ways to cool your processor is with an all-in-one liquid cooler. Selecting the best AIO for your build can be complicated, though, with different radiator sizes, fan types and pump specs available.

With this in mind, it can be tricky to pick the perfect cooler for your CPU and build configuration, something we’re hoping to demystify with in this roundup!

The Liquid vs Air CPU cooling argument is a long lasting point of contention in the PC gaming space. Many argue for both sides, but I think it primarily boils down to usage. Liquid and air coolers both have their place within the market and there are multiple reasons why you might want to pick up a liquid cooler over an air cooler.

The main one is thermal efficiency. AIOs are designed to move the heat away from your CPU much quicker than an air cooler. This doesn’t mean air coolers are inherently bad, because there are some stellar air coolers out there. However, if you plan on building a PC that will be maintaining a high temperature for a consistent amount of time, then a liquid cooler is plainly a better option. This means those of you that decide to overclock, or are opting for a very powerful system, will likely need to buy an AIO.

The liquid cooler market has grown very popular over recent years, with manufacturers providing plenty of varying options in terms of pricing, aesthetics, features, and sizes. We’ve listed some of the most popular manufacturers in this space below:

We’ve picked three of the coolers from our roundup and given them a GeekaWhat award based on how great they are. We’ve taken into account usage, pricing, performance, and aesthetics to weigh up which of the selection are the best options.

Cooler Master‘s ML240L V2 is another cheap AIO that is perfect for gaming PCs on the budget side. The fans and water block both have addressable RGB that can be customised in various software suites. This AIO has a more minimalist design when compared to the competition, sporting a sleek black look. Not too dissimilar from the Castle 240 mentioned above, this cooler is ideal for budget and mid-range systems.

The H100i Elite Capellix is the H150i’s younger sibling, while still boasting excellent RGB and top-tier performance. This model is the 240mm version, reducing some of the size/compatibility limitations that come with larger radiators and coolers. The biggest standout feature on this AIO is of course the RGB, with Corsair’s super bright, Capellix technology integrated. You also get access to Corsair’s quiet, but powerful, ML (magnetic levitation) fans, along with a stunning water block which can be customised in the industry leading iCUE software.

The Corsair H150i Elite Capellix is a cooler that we’ve put into many builds in the past, because it offers both excellent performance, and an unmatched aesthetic. Not dissimilar from the H100i, this AIO comes with iCUE RGB fans, and a beautiful water block, equipped with vivid and illuminant iCUE LEDs. This cooler can of course be customised with Corsair’s iCUE software, allowing you to create your own lighting options to best match your builds theme.

The NZXT Kraken Z73 RGB is a top performing cooler that provides an awesome look to any build. This cooler also comes with an LCD display on the CPU cooling block which can be customised with GIFs, animations, or thermals, which can all be done within NZXT’s Cam software. The ring of RGB LEDs on each fan is subtle and nice touch, too. When looking at performance, the Kraken Z73 is excellent in pretty much all scenarios, and can move heat away from your CPU very quickly.

MSI‘s MEG CoreLiquid S360 is one of the best coolers available on the market that provides optimal thermals in pretty much every scenario. This cooler is both ‘cool’ and very quiet, producing little noise even when the CPU is under heavy loads. Although this cooler is lacking in RGB, it makes up for this with an awesome LCD display. This display can be fully customised in MSI’s Dragon centre, giving you the option to add thermals, memes, or animations to your heart’s content.

Offering a variety of models for every type of gamer, ASUS AIO coolers combine incredible performance to keep thermals in check, iconic designs, and the visual effects of Aura-enabled lighting, bringing next-level cooling and style to the heart of your build.

With customizable visuals and top-quality fans that enable comprehensive coverage via air and water cooling, ROG flagship AIO coolers are designed to pair with today’s most powerful CPUs to deliver high-octane cooling with minimal noise.

ROG AIO series features a customizable LCD or OLED panel, which can be tuned to show system information or tailored graphics from center stage in your build.

The advanced cooling plate on ROG Strix LC series is equipped with micro-channels that provide greater surface area to enhance thermal dissipation and reduce thermal resistance, delivering more efficient performance and cooler temperatures.

The powerhouse AIO liquid CPU coolers in TUF Gaming LC series are designed for mid-sized gaming builds and feature a dynamic Asetek pump, a specialized fan-blade design, and aesthetics that can be tuned to your style.

TUF Gaming LC series coolers add a vibrant burst of color and sleek style to the heart of your build. And with Aura-enabled lighting, colors and effects can be customized to match your system, so you can create a unified look that"s totally your own.

ASUS AIO series coolers are compatible with a wide range of Intel® and AMD motherboard platforms, giving you the flexibility to pair them with your choice of processor. They also come fitted with 380 mm tubing to make mounting and routing easier.

To help ensure backwards compatibility with as many CPU coolers as possible, ASUS Z690 motherboards include both LGA 1200 and LGA 1700 mounting holes. The LGA 1200 retention kit currently bundled with ASUS AIO liquid coolers creates a smooth upgrade path for ASUS Z690 users.*

FeaturesA premium all-in-one CPU cooler that combines powerful, low-noise cooling and vibrant RGB lighting with a personalized LCD display, offering custom graphics to accent your system"s aesthetics and track its real-time performance at a glance.

Showcase your live CPU temperature, favorite animated GIF, funniest meme, your team"s logo, or anything you like on a custom 2.1" IPS LCD screen with 480x480 resolution, ultra-bright 600cd/m2 backlight, 24-bit true color depth, and over 16.7 million colors.

CORSAIR iCUE software enables you to switch between a variety of display options such as fan speeds, CPU temps, images and GIFs, and more, adjust fan and pump speeds, and control and synchronize RGB lighting with all iCUE-compatible devices.

The CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Display Liquid CPU Cooler delivers powerful, customized cooling for your CPU, with a personalized LCD screen and three cutting-edge CORSAIR ML120 RGB ELITE PWM fans.

The best performing coolers from one of the biggest names in cooling, ELITE LCD all-in-one liquid CPU coolers offer a unique window into both your PC’s performance and your own style and personality.

Showcase your favorite animated GIF, funniest meme, your team’s logo, or anything you like on a custom 2.1″ IPS LCD screen with 480×480 resolution and ultra-bright 600cd/m² backlight.

Each Elite LCD Cooler comes with an iCUE COMMANDER CORE that can control lighting and fan speeds of not only the included fans, but up to a total of six. Turn any case into a smart case.

Each ELITE LCD cooler comes complete with all the mounting hardware you need for modern platforms, including AMD AM4 and Intel LGA 1200 and LGA 1700, and installs in just minutes.

The CORSAIR iCUE H170i ELITE LCD Display Liquid CPU Cooler delivers powerful, customized cooling for the most ambitious PC builds, with a personalized LCD screen and three cutting-edge CORSAIR ML140 RGB ELITE PWM fans.

The best performing coolers from one of the biggest names in cooling, ELITE LCD all-in-one liquid CPU coolers offer a unique window into both your PC’s performance and your own style and personality.

Showcase your favorite animated GIF, funniest meme, your team’s logo, or anything you like on a custom 2.1″ IPS LCD screen with 480×480 resolution and ultra-bright 600cd/m² backlight.

Each Elite LCD Cooler comes with an iCUE COMMANDER CORE that can control lighting and fan speeds of not only the included fans, but up to a total of six. Turn any case into a smart case.

Each ELITE LCD cooler comes complete with all the mounting hardware you need for modern platforms, including AMD AM4 and Intel LGA 1200 and LGA 1700, and installs in just minutes.