Cooling

In a reassuring move for consumers, Arctic has officially confirmed that all coolers purchased after October 23rd, 2023, will be fully compatible with the upcoming CPU based on the LGA 1851 socket. This announcement is a relief for those who wanted to upgrade to the Core Ultra 200 desktop series …

The latest Thermalright dual-tower CPU cooler has arrived. The Pretor 130 bucks industry trends, trading in the usual 140mm fan set-up for a thicker 130mm fan.

Noctua's Gen 2 NF-A14 fan has officially arrived, refined to perfection with a new motor and new materials.

This is possibly the easiest AIO cooler in the world to install but how does it perform?

Let's see how easy it is to build with these new Lian Li parts!

bequiet! has just unveiled the Light Loop, the latest addition to its AIO cooling lineup. Available in black and white, these new AIO liquid CPU coolers' key selling point is its RGB lighting system, which consists of up to 64 individual ARGB LEDs, depending on whether it's the 240 or …

Thermal Grizzly has unveiled the Intel Mycro Direct-Die RGB Pro V1 CPU, an improved variant of the Intel Mycro Direct-Die CPU water block. Sporting a fresh aesthetic, the Pro version promises to improve cooling performance. The updated cooling channel slot width on the copper base plate of the Intel Mycro …

Thermaltake has announced the release of the CT ARGB Sync PC cooling fans (2-fan pack) and CT Reverse ARGB Sync PC cooling fans (2-fan pack) in four colour options: black, white, blue, and green. The CT ARGB Sync series is equipped with PWM fans and improved fan blades (standard and …

We put two new premium 360mm AIOs head to to see which one comes out on top

This week alongside Gamescom, NZXT is launching a few new products for DIY PC builders. For starters, we have the new H5 Flow mid-tower chassis, which looks pretty great with or without RGB. Secondly, the new Kraken Elite V2 AIO liquid coolers have finally arrived, promising a strong combination of …

Corsair has just released the iCue Link Titan RX RGB AIO liquid coolers, the new flagship in Corsair's AIO CPU cooler lineup. Available in black and white, the new AIO liquid coolers feature stunning aesthetics, iCue Link support, and up to 360mm radiators. The Titan RX RGB uses a FlowDrive …

Antec is expanding its fan lineup by introducing various 120mm and 140mm fan models. These include the new Tranquil PWM fans, the Neo Prizm T3 PWM fans, the P12R PWM ARGB fans and the Nova PWM fans. Starting with the Tranquil PWM, this series was designed to be an affordable …

MSI has introduced the MAG CoreLiquid I Series AIO liquid CPU coolers, designed to provide an efficient cooling solution for high heat dissipation. Thanks to its precision-designed pump and copper base, this cooler effectively manages over 300 watts of heat stably, even during device overclocking. Taking cues from the dramatic …

Thermalright is adding to its vast lineup of CPU coolers this week. The latest one is the Royal Knight SE, featuring a new dual-tower design and a slimmer fan at the front to prevent it from obstructing the RAM slots. The Thermalright Royal Knight SE measures 122x114x155mm (LxWxH) and features …

Enermax is bringing out the big guns with its Liqmaxflo 420mm but is it any good?

Cooler Master has unveiled its first AIO cooler with a customisable display, the MasterLiquid 360 Ion. In addition to the LCD screen, the MasterLiquid 360 Ion packs three 120mm ARGB fans that can be synchronised with the RGB halo surrounding the pump for an additional layer of customisation. One of …

Phanteks is returning to the air cooler market with two new single-tower CPU air coolers – the Polar ST4 and Polar ST5. Although both coolers are very similar, some key differences make them stand apart: the top cover on the heatsink, colour, and heatpipe count. The Polar ST5 is a …

Following the Peerless Assassin 140 announcement at Computex 2024, Thermalright has published the product page of its upcoming dual-tower CPU cooler and shared more details about it. Thermalright's latest offering, the PeerlessAssassin 140 CPU White cooler, introduces a clever design that prioritizes RAM compatibility without compromising performance. Although it's named …

Noctua has finally unveiled its highly anticipated NH-D15 G2 next-generation flagship CPU cooler along with the NF-A14x25r G2 round-frame 140mm fans. These new G2 models are designed to build upon the success of their predecessors by incorporating various improvements to enhance cooling performance. The NH-D15 G2 represents a significant upgrade …

Lian Li has launched its new line of HydroShift AIOs, first introduced at Computex 2024. Featuring a “tubeless” design, the HydroShift AIOs come in three variants: HydroShift S, HydroShift R, and HydroShift TL. All models pack a 2.88″ LCD on the pump block, customisable through L-Connect 3. The HydroShift 360S, …

You will likely have seen the news that DeepCool was recently placed on the US sanctions list, preventing the company from operating in the USA, as a result of alleged sales to Russian businesses. We reached out to DeepCool to clarify the situation, and were sent an official statement in response to the sanctions...

M.2 SSDs are getting seriously fast these days, but often hit high temperatures under heavy loads. To counteract that, the controller restricts performance to prevent overheating and any possible damage to the device – a suboptimal compromise. That's where the new M2 Pro from Arctic comes in… Created for single- …

Corsair has unveiled its latest addition to the iCUE Link ecosystem: the LX RGB fan series. The new fans are available in 120mm and 140mm sizes and in black or white to complement any build. With 18 individually addressable RGB LEDs, these fans can produce various lighting effects, including Corsair's …

Following the Dark Rock 5 announcement at Computex 2024, be quiet! has now shared the details of its upcoming CPU air cooler. Using a single-tower design, the Dark Rock 5 aims to deliver efficient cooling in scenarios where larger dual-tower models may not be practical. This cooler is engineered to …

At Computex, DeepCool showcased a variety of new hardware, including new Matrix AIO coolers, and an upgraded Assassin IV cooler with an added vapor chamber to increase cooling potential to 300W. We also get new cases, power supplies and a new touch of customisation for builds through Pixels. Starting off …

Leo caught up with the folks at Gamdias at Computex this week to get the run down on all the latest. This year, Gamdias has a lot to show, including new Helios power supplies, new LCD Display CPU coolers, including a new AIO and a dual-tower air cooler. Finally, there …

At Computex this week, Leo met up with the Alphacool team to check out the latest innovations for DIY PC builders looking to make the jump to custom water cooling.  At Computex this year, Alphacool has several new interesting water cooling launches. At the top of the list is the …

Leo takes a closer look at the new Tower 600 and Tower 250

Fractal Design expands into new product categories

EK is at Computex 2024 to showcase its latest work. In addition to the EK-Pro DFF (Draining, Flushing, and Filling) unit, EK is introducing a new line of water cooling components named Nexe, which targets a balanced price/performance ratio. Nexe is the technical bridge between efficient cooling and high-performance computing, …