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DeepCool’s new LS720 360mm AIO liquid cooler is a pretty simple product to analyse. The unit is an absolute performance powerhouse based on our AMD test system results.
DeepCool clearly achieves this superb performance by using high-speed, high-noise fans, but that’s absolutely fine for some users. And even with the fans locked to 40dBA noise output, the cooler’s performance was still incredibly strong and highly competitive.
Aesthetically, DeepCool has also nailed it, in my opinion. I think the ARGB lighting on the FC120 fans looks good and isn’t too over-the-top.
Plus, the dual RGB strips and general appearance on that Infinity Mirror display are absolutely superb. I like that DeepCool allows for a little user adjustment with the pump-block unit’s plastic cover, too. And simple control through a motherboard vendor’s ARGB software is very much preferential in my opinion.
Clearly, there are some downsides, but these are realistically minor. I found the installation process more difficult to follow and more time consuming than with Asetek competing coolers. Proprietary fan cables certainly won’t appeal to everybody when it comes to simple replacement or upgrades, but at least DeepCool does a good job with reduced cable count and effective daisy-chaining.
And the full-speed noise output really is ludicrously high. So, an effective custom cooling curve is a must. It’s just a shame that the pump isn’t PWM so doesn’t have outstanding inherent control abilities.
With that said, there are so many obvious benefits with the DeepCool LS720. Not least is that the cooler comes with a 5-year warranty, which is excellent, and the retail price in the UK of £119.99 (that’s $139.99 USD or 144.90 Euros) is outrageously low for the overall package that DeepCool offers.
Not only do I feel that the DeepCool LS720 is a clear value king when it comes to 360mm all-in-one liquid coolers, it is simultaneously one of the highest-performance units on the market in terms of sheer thermal performance based on our AMD test system. That really is an uncanny combination that should have enthusiasts running a hot AMD CPU very excited.
The LS720 is available from Amazon UK, listed at £124.99 HERE.
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Pros:
- Outstanding thermal performance
- Excellent 40dBA noise-locked cooling performance
- Well-designed, eye-catching appearance with the Infinity Mirror display
- Good ARGB lighting quality
- Incidental VRM cooling numbers were strong
- Outrageously-strong value at £119.99 ($139.99 USD / 144.90 Euros)
- 5-Year warranty
Cons:
- PWM pump control would be good for noise management
- Installation was a little fiddlier than competitors
KitGuru says: The DeepCool LS720 is a performance powerhouse that looks great, is backed by a 5-Year warranty, and sells for a bargain £119.99. This really is a fantastic all-in-one liquid cooler! Highly recommended!
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