120mm aio with lcd display made in china
This Kraken Z73 is perfect for anyone putting together a build that has aesthetics and function in mind, and as for me served as the perfect final touch to my build.First off installation is a bit of a hassle with this due to the extra connections that the little screen requires. For some this may end up being a dealbreaker because of the fact that it may not fit in some smaller form factor builds or even a Mid-tower ATX build with all the RAM slots occupied.Furthermore there"s a bit of a known issue involving certain AMD motherboards and the USB connection to those motherboards. I didn"t encounter this particular issue with a Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master but your mileage may vary. In case you do have an issue, contact NZXT support and they"ll provide a usb hub that works as a workaround until they can roll out Krakens with the permanent fix built in or whatever.One more thing to be aware of is that unlike what the manual says there are only 2 viable installation directions if you are planning on the screen facing right side up. It"s true that there is a way to rotate the image through the NZXT CAM software but if it isn"t installed in one of the aforementioned orientations then unfortunately it wont be able to rotate it to the correct orientation which seems like an odd limitation but it is what it is.Okay so the performance of this cpu cooler is good, but I was honestly expecting just a bit more cooling efficiency from this latest pump design but it misses the mark by a non-insignificant amount. I previously used a Deepcool Castle EX which is also a 360mm radiator AIO and the difference in not only temperature but also noise is definitely noticeable and is a bit disappointing for a AIO cooler at this price point.But let"s be honest if you"re buying this or considering buying this then the reason for it is most likely because of the awesome little screen that this thing has, and I can assure you that one shining feature was more than worth it for me but it may not be for someone else, obviously. I was surprised at how crisp and clear the screen is for how small it is, and while you can upload your own gifs, pictures or whatever there is a bit of a learning process in making sure your chosen gif fits the way you want it to without a loss in quality or even unexpected cropping or sizing issues. There"s a growing number of useful guides online to guide you in how to do this so it"s generally a non issue.Now for the CAM software, I"ll admit I"ve never used it prior to with this Kraken Z73 and I didn"t really have a very good opinion of it based of off some very negative things I"ve either heard from friends or read from users online, but with all that baggage built up going into this I"m relieved to say that my fears were unfounded. The current version of the software has a intuitive user interface with plenty of data and options for those looking to tweak things to their exactly preferences. While the one downside I will mention is that it appears to take much longer than competing software when it comes to fully loading on startup. This isn"t too bad of an issue more of a nagging annoyance, but it does take some getting used to as when it finally loads your user profile depending on your fan curve and lighting set up it could range from hardly noticeable, to a gale force disco colored hurricane.I would definitely recommend this for a certain type of pc builder, this is obviously mostly for show and as long as you do go into this with that in mind I find it difficult to believe that you won"t be as thrilled as I am having this stunning little screen inside my build firing off different gifs or whatever I decide to have on the screen. It"s always the first thing anyone asks me about when they see my computer because of how unique it is and how clear and vivid that little screen actually is.Overall I"m very happy and would definitely order this again if I were to build another PC today.
EK 360mm AIO Basic, All-in-One Liquid CPU Cooler with EK-Vardar High-Performance PMW Fans, Water Cooling Computer Parts, 120mm Fan, Intel 115X/1200/2066, AMD AM4, (360mm AIO) LGA 1700 ReadyType: Liquid Cooling System
NZXT Kraken 120 - RL-KR120-B1 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler - Quiet and Effective - Silent Operation - Ring RGB LEDs - AER P 120mm Radiator Fans (Included)Type: Liquid Cooling System
NZXT Kraken X53 240mm - RL-KRX53-01 - AIO RGB CPU Liquid Cooler - Rotating Infinity Mirror Design - Powered By CAM V4 - RGB Connector - 2 x Aer P120 120mm Radiator Fans LGA 1700 CompatibleType: Liquid Cooling System
ASUS ROG Ryujin II 360 RGB all-in-one liquid CPU cooler 360mm Radiator (3.5" color LCD, 3x Noctua iPPC 2000 PWM 120mm radiator fans, compatible with Intel LGA1700, 1200 and AM4 socket)
MSI MAG Core Liquid 240R V2 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler, 240mm Radiator, Dual PWM, ARGB Lighting Controlled by Software LGA 1700 Ready / AM5 CompatibleType: Liquid Cooling System
Rosewill RGB AIO 240mm CPU Liquid Cooler, Closed Loop PC Water Cooling, Slim Copper Plate, Quiet Addressable RGB Ring Fans, Remote Control, Intel/AMD Compatible, 400mm Sleeved Tubing - PB240-RGBType: Liquid Cooling System
MSI MAG Core Liquid 240R V2 White AIO Liquid CPU Cooler, 240mm Radiator, Dual 120mm PWN Fans, ARGB lighting controled by software LGA 1700 Ready / AM5 CompatibleType: Liquid Cooling System
MSI MAG Core Liquid 360R V2 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler, 360mm Radiator, Triple PWM, ARGB Lighting Controlled by Software LGA 1700 Ready / AM5 CompatibleType: Liquid Cooling System
EK 360mm AIO Elite, D-RGB All-in-One Liquid CPU Cooler with EK-Vardar High-Performance PMW Fans, Water Cooling Computer Parts, 120mm Fan, Intel 115X/1200/2066, AMD AM4, (360mm AIO) LGA 1700 ReadyType: Liquid Cooling System
Floe Ultra 240 RGB AIO Cooler now adds high-performance RGB fans to the iconic Ultra Series, adding colors to pair with the highly customizable LCD display, allowing you to display weather, time, or even play mp4 files alongside the stunning RGB lighting effects.
Floe Ultra 360 RGB AIO Cooler now adds high-performance RGB fans to the iconic Ultra Series, adding colors to pair with the highly customizable LCD display, allowing you to display weather, time, or even play mp4 files alongside the stunning RGB lighting effects.
TOUGHLIQUID 360 ARGB TRX40 Edition is built specifically for AMD Ryzen Threadripper high-end CPUs, it’s compatible with all AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU sockets.
Utilizing the new color palette, TOUGHLIQUID 240 ARGB Sync Turquoise All-In-One Liquid Cooler is a TOUGHFAN 12 equipped all-in-one liquid cooler with a built-in controller and rotational cap with 6 LEDs, which can be controlled by 5V RGB compatible motherboards.
Utilizing the new color palette, TOUGHLIQUID 240 ARGB Sync Racing Green All-In-One Liquid Cooler is a TOUGHFAN 12 equipped all-in-one liquid cooler with a built-in controller and rotational cap with 6 LEDs, which can be controlled by 5V RGB compatible motherboards.
The Floe RC Ultra is designed with two large LCD displays covering the CPU and memory water blocks, powerful PWM radiator fans with a maximum speed of 2500 RPM are installed for maximum thermal extraction, giving users full control of performance monitoring and personalized visual effects.
The Floe RC Ultra is designed with two large LCD displays covering the CPU and memory water blocks, powerful PWM radiator fans with a maximum speed of 2500 RPM are installed for maximum thermal extraction, giving users full control of performance monitoring and personalized visual effects.
TOUGHLIQUID Ultra 240 AIO Cooler is an all-in-one liquid cooler with our latest LCD display that presents real-time information of the system and even plays GIF files with 480*480 resolution. It’s also equipped with TOUGHFAN 12 Turbo fans to provide outstanding cooling results while maintaining minimal audible noise.
TOUGHLIQUID Ultra 360 AIO Cooler is an all-in-one liquid cooler with our latest LCD display that presents real-time information of the system and even plays GIF files with 480*480 resolution. It’s also equipped with TOUGHFAN 12 Turbo fans to provide outstanding cooling results while maintaining minimal audible noise.
TOUGHLIQUID 240 ARGB Sync AIO Cooler is a TOUGHFAN 12 equipped all-in-one liquid cooler with a built-in controller and rotational cap with 6 LEDs, which can be controlled by 5V RGB compatible motherboards.
TOUGHLIQUID 280 ARGB Sync AIO Cooler is a TOUGHFAN 14 equipped all-in-one liquid cooler with a built-in controller and rotational cap with 6 LEDs, which can be controlled by 5V RGB compatible motherboards.
TOUGHLIQUID 360 ARGB Sync AIO Cooler is a TOUGHFAN 12 equipped all-in-one liquid cooler with a rotational cap that has 6 LEDs, which can be controlled by both built-in controller and 5V RGB compatible motherboards.
Floe RC is the world first-ever CPU and memory liquid cooling all-in-one solution, providing exceptional cooling performance for both CPU and RAM, which pairs with only TOUGHRAM RC memory modules.
Floe RC is the world first-ever CPU and memory liquid cooling all-in-one solution, providing exceptional cooling performance for both CPU and RAM, which pairs with only TOUGHRAM RC memory modules.
This All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooler is ready for high performance CPU"s with the ability to fit in most cases. Show CPU/GPU temperatures or customize with GIFs with the Kraken Z LCD display.2.36” LCD screen capable of displaying 24-bit color
We’ve covered the best 360mm AIOs, 280mm AIOs, and 240mm AIOs and today, we’re taking a look at the 120mm AIO market. Unlike the large coolers, 120mm AIOs don’t really provide that much more cooling performance than high-end air CPU coolers. However, they do still provide more cooling performance than stock coolers and they bring better aesthetics to the table, too. And, they also work well in small form factor builds as well.
So, if you’re looking to build a budget gaming PC or a mini gaming PC and you’re looking for an affordable 120mm AIO cooler to go in it, this guide will help you find a solid option. We’ve made selections for our favorite 120mm AIO overall, a runner-up selection, the top 120mm AIO with an RGB fan, a white 120mm AIO, and the cheapest 120mm AIO currently available.
While we have chosen a Corsair iCUE cooler for our top 360mm, 280mm, and 240mm AIOs, in the 120mm we like the NZXT Kraken M22 a bit better. Its Aer P fan can hit a higher max speed than the fan on the Corsair H60. The M22 also operates a bit more quietly than the H60 and it comes with a longer six-year warranty (versus five-years for the H60.)
The M22 is compatible with both AMD and Intel processors, it comes with RGB lighting on the pump head, and it will work perfectly in a mini-ITX gaming PC build.
Corsair’s H60 is another solid 120mm AIO worth considering. It comes in at the same price as the Kraken M22 and, for the most part, it will deliver similar cooling performance.
The H60s fan can’t hit quite as high of max speeds as the Kraken M22, though (2000 RPM for the M22 and 1700 for the H60.) The Kraken M22 also comes with a slightly longer six-year warranty, versus the H60s five-year warranty. Although, both of those are impressively long warranty periods and, in the grand scheme of things, most builders would have upgraded their coolers within that timeframe anyways.
The other potential downside of the Corsair H60 is its black and white design. While it doesn’t look bad by any means, its aesthetics may not mesh well with certain builds. On the other hand, the Kraken M22’s all-black design offers a neutral color scheme that will go together better with a wider range of styles and color schemes. Ultimately, both 120mm coolers are excellent options for the price they come in at and the performance they offer. But, at the same price point, we’d opt for the Kraken M22 over the Corsair H60.
If you’re looking for a small 120mm AIO cooler as well as some RGB lighting to add to your build, the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L might be your best bet. In fact, the MasterLiquid ML120L might be the best option on this list considering what you get versus what you pay.
At just a little over ~$60, it is the second cheapest 120mm AIO cooler on this list. And, you still get an RGB-lit fan, an RGB-lit pump head, and a fan that can hit max speeds of up to 1800 RPM. The MasterLiquid ML120L is fairly quiet, too, with fan noise levels ranging from 8-27 dBA.
It may not quite match the performance of the NZXT Kraken M22, but the difference probably won’t be noticeable. So, if you want to save a little bit of money and get some more RGB lights into your build, the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L is probably the best 120mm AIO for you.
If you’re building inside of a white PC case and you want a white 120mm AIO to pair with it, you might want to consider DEEPCOOL’s CAPTAIN 120EX. It does have some black mixed into the aesthetics (on the fan blade and the pump hose), but it is one of the only 120mm AIOs that offers a mostly white design.
In terms of performance, it will offer cooling on par with the other options on this list. Its fans can hit a max speed of 1800 RPM and it operates within a noise level range of between 18-31 dBA. Unfortunately, though, there isn’t any RGB lighting on this AIO.
For those of you that need a small AIO cooler, but you don’t have a huge budget to get one, the EVGA CLC 120 is the cheapest 120mm AIO currently available. At just a little over ~$55 it is incredibly affordable and can easily be worked into an budget PC build (check out our $800 gaming PC build.)
At such a low price, though, you shouldn’t expect top-tier cooling. In fact, you could probably get better cooling from a similarly-priced air cooler. However, if you want the more minimalistic design of an AIO cooler, this will do the trick.
It should also be pointed out that the EVGA CLC 120 is onlycompatible with Intel processors. So, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly 120mm AIO cooler for an AMD processor, you’ll want to check out some of the other options listed above.
Right now, the best 120mm AIO cooler is the NZXT Kraken M22 or the Corsair iCUE H60. Although, if you’re working with a smaller budget, the EVG CLC 120 is an excellent budget 120mm AIO cooler.
While 120mm AIOs aren’t going to bring extreme performance to the table, they will offer decent cooling performance for a somewhat affordable price. And, for many, the aesthetics of AIO coolers make them a popular option.
In this guide, we chose five different 120mm AIO coolers across a range of categories and pricepoints to help you find the right option for your needs. So, if you’re in the market for a new budget-friendly CPU cooler, check out our recommendations above.
Thankfully, you don"t have to be a professional to get a cool (pun intended) rig these days, thanks to the availability of all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers. These cooling units are self-contained, meaning you don’t have to worry about spilling water on your expensive gaming PC components, and they are incredibly easy to install. As an added bonus, they are usually far quieter and take up less room than air cooling components (making them perfect for mini ITX cases). Read on to find our list of the best liquid CPU coolers.
This 240mm cooler comes with socket support for the latest AMD and Intel processors, including AMD’s Threadripper processors. Pulling heat away from your CPU with a copper cold plate, it pumps liquid into a 240mm radiator fitted with two Corsair ML Series 120mm fans. It runs quietly and efficiently when your CPU is running cool, and it tops out at 37dBA when running at maximum (75CFM).
Managing the AIO cooler is also simple. You can control fan and pump speeds from within Corsair’s iCUE software right on your PC, and monitor CPU temperature to make sure your settings are giving you optimal performance. If visual flair is also your thing, the pump has 16 RGB LEDs on the head, and you can manage each light with the iCUE software, too. Corsair is a well-known and respected brand, and there is a reason for that. This is a high-quality liquid cooler, which is why it gets our top spot.
If you’re looking for a powerful way to cool down your computer at an affordable price, Lian Li Galahad GA-240A is the way to do it. This AIO cooler comes in under $120 but has a sizable 240mm radiator and dual 120mm fans. Those fans generate 2.6 mmH2O of air pressure and 69.17 CFM of airflow, ensuring ample air movement throughout your PC while remaining quiet.
The fans and the water pump housing of Lian Li Galahad GA-240A feature 47 addressable RGB lights to keep your system glowing. It’s also easy to switch between the 17 different lighting effects thanks to a handy little controller. Beyond that, the kit includes thermal paste and ensures compatibility with most major CPU sockets, meaning you’ll have everything you need to get up and running.
Looking for an all-in-one liquid cooler with a 240mm radiator, wide compatibility, RGB options, and a bargain price? The DeepCool LS520 is the one for you. It has a big radiator with two fans designed for higher static pressure and a strong, concentrated airflow. And the water pump has a powerful three-phase drive motor and great coolant flow. This cooler even manages to keep everything running quietly, as the pump noise only reaches 19 dB
Beyond the DeepCool LS520’s cooling prowess, you get adjustable RGB lighting on those fans, and the water pump features an infinity mirror to make its lights really shine. Motherboard connectivity even allows you to link and sync it with your existing RGB setup. And if you’re worried about the cooler working with your CPU, it complements a variety of builds thanks to its extensive socket compatibility, including LGA1700, AM5, and sTR4.
The NZXT Kraken X53 is the successor to our longtime favorite NZXT Kraken X52 that features some major improvements to look better and cool more efficiently. (We"ve seen this cooler easily keep an Intel Core i7-9700K running at full tilt, well under 50-degrees Celsius.) It’s available in 120mm, 240mm, and 360mm.
EVGA is a big name in PC components, and this new 280 CLC is one of the best values available in closed-loop cooling space, and the pump is built with Asetek’s Gen5 tech, which is known for reliability & efficiency. It uses a 280mm radiator with twin whisper-quiet fans and has beautifully designed LED integration on the water block.
If you need the biggest, most powerful liquid cooling unit, look no further. The Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD has a large, 360mm radiator to handle the hottest CPUs and the highest overclock speeds. The Corsair ML RGB Elite fans can adjust to higher or lower levels, according to the moment’s cooling needs.
As far as lighting, the fans’ RGB lighting can also be adjusted with Corsair’s iCUE software, but the unit really raises the bar with the pump’s 2.1-inch IPS LCD display. It has 8-bit color depth for millions of color options. The display can show visual effects, and even GIFs or memes, all at 30fps (and, of course, it can display handy system performance data, like your CPU temperature).
When it comes to liquid CPU coolers, there’s a good reason the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240 Illusion stands out. It pairs RGB lights with translucent material for maximum visual impact. Imagine a glow stick dancing in the middle of your PC while it’s running, and you’ll have a good idea.
Cooler Master pairs the dual-chamber radiator with two MasterFan MF120 Halo fans (also translucent), which have a total of 24 ARGB LEDs each, and you can customize your look from the included ARGB controller, so you don’t need to have motherboard RGB controls to make use of it.
The Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora offers just about everything you could want in an AIO water cooler. Its 240mm radiator provides powerful cooling, and the two 120mm Aurora Lux Pro fans are capable of 2.0 mmH2O of static pressure and 61.5 CFM of airflow. The biggest way this cooler sets itself apart is that you can open the fluid chamber and refill it, meaning it can have a longer life as part of your rig.
There’s a good amount of RGB lighting on display here as well, although it’s not as flexible as other options on this list. Both fans sport RGB light rings and the pump includes a transparent window with RGB lighting inside.
Several cooler manufacturers have displays, but NZXT’s Kraken Z63 truly stands above the rest. The display contains important information like the CPU and GPU temperatures, but you can also have it display animated GIFs and other things, letting you truly personalize your setup.
The Kraken Z63 isn’t lacking in power, either, as it comes with a powerful pair of 140mm fans and an advanced Asetek water pump. If you like the idea of having a display, but don’t need tons of RGB light flooding your system, this is the one.
The EKWaterBlocks EK-AIO 240 D-RGB cooler is primed and ready to keep the hottest, high-end gaming rig cool. It"s compatible with Intel and AMD setups, and is easy and quick to set up. The Vardar S 120mm fans on this beast can produce 2.89 mmH2O of static pressure and 66 CFM airflow to enable the 240mm radiator to handle whatever your CPU can throw at it.
Both the included fans and the water block sport RGB, and the whole kit is compatible with a wide range of motherboard RGB controls. So your rig will stay cool and look cool. As an added bonus for those interested in “cable management,” the hoses are very flexible , so you can bend them easily to fit even in smaller cases. These hoses are also wrapped in nylon to make them more resilient than your average rubber tube.