CPU AIO Cooler Round Up – November 2025

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Each year we see a flood of new CPU coolers hitting the market and 360mm AIOs remain one of the most competitive categories. This roundup brings together some of the latest 360mm liquid coolers from ID-Cooling, Lian Li, Thermaltake, and Cooler Master, covering a mix of designs, features, and price points. We’re here to see how these coolers stack up not just in raw thermal performance, but also in noise levels, build quality, and overall value. Let’s get into it.

Cooler Master MasterLiquid Core NEX 360 Black ARGB: Price and availability TBA

• Dual‑Chamber Pump Design — Cooler Master's latest patented dual‑chamber pump improves water pressure and optimises flow directly to CPU hot spots for better thermal performance.
• Infinity Mirror Pump Cover — A stylish infinity‑mirror design on the pump head gives a modern aesthetic and rotates for always correct logo orientation.
• 360 mm Radiator with High‑Efficiency Fins — The large 360mm radiator maximises surface area for optimal heat dissipation, paired with pre-installed fans for consistent cooling performance.
• 400 mm Tubing & Easy Setup — Core Nex 360 comes with 400 mm tubing for flexible mounting, plus pre‑installed fans, pre-mounted brackets, and pre-applied CryoFuze thermal paste for fast, clean installation.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Intel LGA 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 / 1156, AMD AM5 / AM4
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Radiator Dimensions: 394 × 119.6 × 27.2 mm
• Pump Dimensions: 83.6 × 78.5 × 62.9mm
• Pump LED: Addressable RGB
• Pump Speed: 2800 ±10% RPM
• Pump MTTF: >35,000 hours
• Pump Noise Level: 25 dBA (Max)
• Connector: 3-Pin ARGB + 4-Pin PWM
• Tube Length: 400 mm
• Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Fan LED: Addressable RGB
• Fan Speed: 650–1750 RPM ±10%
• Fan Max Airflow: 122.4 m³/h (71.9 CFM)
• Fan Max Air Pressure: 1.86 mmH₂O
• Fan Noise Level: 27.2 dBA (Max)
• Fan Bearing Type: Rifle Bearing
• Fan Connector: 7-Pin PWM + ARGB
• Fan Rated Current: 0.26 A
• Warranty: 5 years

ID-Cooling FX 360 LCD: Available to purchase now from Amazon UK priced at £69.99 HERE.

• Customisable 1.48-inch LCD — The pump block sports an LCD screen with 240 × 240 resolution, 18-bit (262K colour) display with 300 cd/m² backlight. The screen can display real-time performance stats, custom images and GIFs, plus videos and system information.
• High-speed ceramic-pump design — The ID-Cooling Gen 7 pump spins at up to 2,900 RPM, uses a durable ceramic bearing rated for a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
• Robust 360 mm aluminium radiator — Measuring 396 × 120 × 27 mm, with 12 waterways, and a dense fin stack to support up to 350W TDP.
• Three AS-120 V2 ARGB fans — The equipped AS-120 V2 ARGB fans run from 300 to 2,000 RPM with a maximum airflow of 58 CFM and low maximum noise output of 27.2 dB(A).

Specifications

• CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X, AMD AM4/AM5
• TDP: 350W
• Radiator Dimensions: 396 × 120 × 27 mm
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Tube Material: Premium sleeved tubing
• Tube Length: 420 mm
• Waterblock Dimensions: 73 × 69 × 57 mm
• Cold Plate Material: Copper
• Pump Speed: 2900 RPM ±10% (PWM)
• Pump Bearing: Ceramic
• Pump Life Expectancy: 50,000 hours
• Pump Noise Level: 25 dB(A)
• Fans: AS-120-ARGB V2
• Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Fan Speed: 300–2000 RPM ±10%
• Fan Max Airflow: 58 CFM
• Fan Max Static Pressure: 1.94 mmH₂O
• Fan Max Noise: 27.2 dB(A)
• Fan Rated Current: 0.15A
• Fan Bearing Type: Hydraulic
• Connector: 7-pin (4-pin PWM + 5V 3-pin ARGB)
• LCD: 1.48 inch, 240 x 240 px, 300cd/m2, 18-bit 262K

ID-Cooling FX 360 LCD PE: Available to purchase now from Amazon UK priced at £79.99 HERE.

• 1.48-inch Customisable LCD Display – Pump head mounted LCD with 240 x 240 resolution, offering an 18‑bit colour depth (262K colours) and a 300 cd/m² backlight. This allows users to display real-time system information — like CPU temperature or frequency or even set custom graphics and short animations.
• 350W Rated Thermal Dissipation (TDP) – Built to handle high-performance CPUs with a 350W TDP rating, making it a solid choice for enthusiasts or gamers running demanding workloads.
• 360 mm Radiator & Premium Tubing — Featuring a 396 × 120 × 27 mm aluminium radiator with 420 mm long premium sleeved tubing for efficient heat dissipation.
• Powerful, Quiet Fans — Equipped with three 120 mm AP-120-K fans with a speed range of zero to 2450 RPM, delivering up to 88.75 CFM max airflow and maximum noise output of 34.3 dB(A).

Specifications

• CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X, AMD AM4/AM5
• TDP: 350W
• Radiator Dimensions: 396 × 120 × 27 mm
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Tube Material: Premium Sleeved Tubing
• Tube Length: 420 mm
• Waterblock Dimensions: 73 × 69 × 57 mm
• Cold Plate Material: Copper
• Pump Speed: 2900 RPM ±10% (PWM)
• Pump Bearing: Ceramic
• Pump Life Expectancy: 50,000 hours
• Pump Noise Level: 25 dB(A)
• Fans: AP-120-K
• Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 28 mm
• Fan Speed: 0–2450 RPM ±10%
• Fan Max Airflow: 88.75 CFM
• Fan Max Static Pressure: 4.35 mmH₂O
• Fan Max Noise: 34.3 dB(A)
• Fan Rated Current: 0.22A
• Fan Bearing Type: Hydraulic Bearing
• Connector: 4-pin PWM
• LCD: 1.48 inch, 240 x 240 px, 300cd/m2, 18-bit 262K

Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360TL: Available to purchase now from OverclockersUK priced at £199.99 HERE.

• Large 3.4″ IPS LCD Display — The HydroShift II LCD-S 360TL is equipped with a 480×480 resolution IPS screen featuring 500 nits peak brightness and 60 Hz refresh rate, offering sharp visuals, smooth animations, and real‑time system monitoring.
• Magnetic Hot‑Swap Mount — The display uses magnetically attached pogo‑pin connectors, allowing it to be installed or removed from the CPU block without powering down the system.
• Upgraded High‑Performance Pump — The latest Lian Li enhanced pump reaches an operating speed of up to 3,200 RPM, delivering stronger cooling while keeping noise lower.
• Clean, Minimalist Design — HydroShift II is equipped with side-mounted tubing with USB power/data lines fully concealed inside the tubes for a sleek, cable-free look.

Specifications

• CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA1700 LGA1851, AMD AM4 AM5
• Colour: Black / White
• Radiator Dimensions: 400 x 122 x 24mm
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Tube Length: 450/470mm
• Waterblock Dimensions: 91 x 99 x 62mm
• Cold Plate Material: Copper
• Pump Speed: 1600-3200 RPM ±10%
• Pump Noise Level: ≤28dBA
• Fans: UNI FAN TL Wireless
• Fan Dimensions: 124 x 120 x 28mm
• Fan Speed: Zero, 200-2600RPM
• Fan Max Airflow: 90.1CFM
• Fan Max Static Pressure: 3.97 mmH2O
• Fan Max Noise: 33dBA
• Fan Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
• LCD: 3.4″ IPS, 480 x 480, 500nit, 60Hz
• Warranty: 6 Years

Thermaltake Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB Sync: Expected availability from Scan priced at £325.

• Patented Quad‑LCD Cube Display — The Thermaltake Minecube Ultra 360 ARGB Sync is equipped with four 3.95″ TFT LCD panels (720 × 720 resolution) that can display system info independently or fuse into a single panoramic display.
• Advanced Customisation with TT LCD Software — Using TT LCD Screen Software, users can upload GIFs, MP4s or custom data layouts to each screen or combine them into a unified style.
• MagForce 2.0 Fan Connection + Swappable Blade Design — The included SWAFAN EX12 fans use MagForce 2.0 magnetic quick connections to reduce cable clutter. Plus, users can quickly swap fan blades (standard vs reverse) to switch the airflow direction without losing RGB effects.
• Integrated VRM Cooling Fan — The pump block also includes a built‑in cooling fan (up to 3,500 RPM) to cool surrounding VRM components and help keep the LCD displays running reliably.

Specifications

• CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 2066/2011-3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2/FM1
• TDP: 360W
• Radiator Dimensions: 396 x 120 x 27 mm
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Tube Material: Rubber
• Tube Length: 460mm
• Waterblock Dimensions:
• Cold Plate Material: Copper
• Pump Speed: PWM 1500~3300 RPM
• Pump Fan Speed: 3500 RPM
• Pump Fan Noise Level: 20 dB-A
• Fans: SWAFAN EX12
• Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Fan Speed: PWM 500~2000 RPM
• Fan Max Airflow: Standard Fan Blade 57.11 CFM, Reverse Fan Blade 56.26 CFM
• Fan Max Static Pressure: Standard Fan Blade 2.39 mm-H2O, Reverse Fan Blade 2.02 mm-H2O
• Fan Max Noise: Standard Fan Blade 30.6 dB-A, Reverse Fan Blade 32.5 dB-A
• Fan Rated Current: 0.27 A & 0.72 A
• LCD: 3.95” TFT-LCD x 4, 720×720 (RGB) px
• Warranty: 3 Years

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