be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD 360 AIO CPU Cooler Review

1. be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD 3602. Testing Methodology and Test Result3. Closing Thoughts4. View All Pages

The Light Loop IO LCD 360 is another impressive addition to be quiet!'s range of AIO liquid coolers. Thermal performance is consistently strong across all of our testing, whether that's with fans running flat out, noise-normalised to 40 dBA or during AMD PBO performance testing; it has no trouble keeping up with some of the very best 360mm coolers we've tested. More impressively, it achieves those results without excessive noise, making it one of the better ‘noise-to-performance' AIOs currently available.

Build quality is also up to the standard we've come to expect from be quiet!. The pump housing feels well made, the radiator and fittings are well finished, and the 2.1-inch IPS display is bright, sharp and offers plenty of customisation options without making the pump block overly bulky, while the new IO Controller and daisy-chained fan setup help keep cable management much tidier than many competing LCD-equipped AIOs.

There are a few minor criticisms, though. It seems an odd decision to include black fan/radiator mounting screws with the white version of the cooler. The sleeved tubing can also develop slight kinks where the internal cable runs through one of the tube sleeves, which affects the appearance more than functionality. Finally, while the IO Centre software offers a good amount of control, some of the fan control options feel more complicated than they need to be.

However, those are relatively minor complaints and only slightly detract from what is an excellent all-round package. The only point worth considering is the three-year warranty, which is shorter than what’s offered by several competing premium AIOs. But if you're looking for a 360mm liquid cooler that combines excellent cooling performance, low noise levels, premium build quality and a simple but effective LCD implementation, the be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD 360 deserves to be high on your shortlist.

Pros:

• Low noise, good performance.
• Single pump cable tidies up the look.
• Easy installation.

Cons:

• Black screws with the white version.
• Tube sleeving creased by cable.
• Fan control is a little overcomplicated.

KitGuru says: If you're looking for a low-noise, high-performance 360mm AIO with an LCD screen the be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD may be an option worth buying, but it's a very competitive market.

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