Both coolers prevent the CPU from overheating by transferring heat from the processor to the radiator, where the fan can blow hot air. However, to achieve that same effect, air coolers and liquid coolers use very different methods.

Moving on to the cooling pump, this is a physically small but essential device for your cooling system. Its main functionality is to keep your CPU cool; being 4th generation pump , it supports almost all the latest processors, either from Intel or AMD. When compared to a “standard” AiO like the CM ML240R, the performance numbers are remarkably impressive. While the ML240R has a 240mm radiator, the EK’s 360mm radiator shows incredible scaling in temperature reduction. In noise-normalized testing, the EK cooler stands out as one of the best-performing coolers we’ve tested. Its design efficiently dissipates heat. The pipes which connect pumps and radiator are made with flexible fiber material, which carries the coolant liquid and transmits and dissipate the hot air. PumpWhen choosing a cool CPU, you also need to consider the size of your case. Some coolers are large and may not fit inside small bags, so be sure to weigh your case before buying. Warranty The top allows you to re-orient the EK badge no matter in which direction the cooler is installed. The orientation can be changed in 90° increments, so if the cooler is installed upside down, rotate it 180 degrees to display the logo right side up. Regardless of the angle needed to install the AIO, it will always offer clean and aligned aesthetics. Despite assurances from the CPU manufacturers that there is no concern in running the CPU at or near its maximum temperature, many enthusiasts still prefer to have their CPUs run at lower temperatures. Most coolers won’t be capable of achieving this in the strongest and most power-hungry of workloads, but the strongest of 360mm AIOs are able to handle the heat with Intel’s i7-13700K. In the final step, connect the mini USB cord for the LEDs on the pump and an internal USB 2.0 port on the motherboard (for some coolers, not all). Final Installation

All-In-One Affordable, easy to install, maintenance-free liquid cooler with class-leading performance The fan is used to push hot air away from the CPU by moving cold air over the heat sink. Every CPU has a built-in temperature reader that monitors processor temperature. If the temperature rises too high, the fan or fans near the CPU can speed up the cooling processor and sink temperature. Pipes We found the acoustic performance of the EK-Elite 360mm AiO intriguing when we increased the pump’s max speed to 3300RPM. EK maintained the same Vardar S fans with the Elite, so their impact on noise levels remained consistent. Installation of an AIO cooler is not complicated, but you need to make sure you install it properly. We will inform you of the appropriate steps to install the AIO CPU cooler, which are as follows: Pre-Installation

Diamond-cut Brushed Aluminum Side Panels

We often talk about product marketing to set the tone for our review. EK’s marketing, overall, is rather technical and bland -- which is what we like. That means it’s probably more accurate, or at least less likely to talk about how it uses biomimetics and the silhouette of a spider to improve performance, or something. Negatives aside, as I initially stated the product itself is great and works wonderfully, my temps are as pictured at 45C on a toasty day with no A/C and only light ambient room flow, and I’m not even using the correct size of fans! The rad size is 280 (2x140), but due to some unorthodox modified placement into a case (o11 air mini side panel as pictured) where such a location will only accept 2x120, I don’t have full fan coverage. Despite that my temps are STILL stable at around 38-43 at idle and just shy of 60 at load.

Ultra-durable design with diamond-cut rotary fittings - The EK AIO Basic comes pre-installed with reinforced and sleeved rubber tubing, each fitted with an aluminum cover to ensure they’re ultra-durable. Its diamond-cut rotary fittings allow for easy installation and adjustment of the rubber tubing, featuring a full range of movement to make the EK AIO suitable for installation in even the tightest spaces. This cooling performance does come at a premium, however, as EK is not exactly price-competitive with similar offerings from the likes of CoolerMaster, Arctic, Corsair, or NZXT. If we compare the 360mm EK cooler with a popular value-oriented radiator like the CoolerMaster ML240R, these are the results we get: Acoustic Results The main advantages of AIOs are RAM coverage and well-space management. Also, the AIO liquid cooler does not create hot air inside the case as air coolers do. The flowing liquid substance transfers the heat process to radiators that will allow pushing your system heat out of the case with radiator fans. Liquid coolers vs. Air Coolers Aspect

While some coolers provide an RGB light setting to the pump head, the NZXT increases the volume and provides an LED screen over the Z73 pump head. Although the screen can display almost any image you want, it is best used as a temperature reading. In addition, 3x Aer P12 fans covering 120mm provide adjustable speeds between 500 and 2000 RPM; this causes a noise level of 21-36dB (A). Runner-Up For Best Value 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler XIGMATEK Aurora 360 Cooler | Photo Credits; Tech4Gamers

To say I was impressed is an understatement. I was already happy with 80c on the EVGA and all I wanted was a smaller AIO to at least match or get close to that but a full 10% drop in temps is fantastic. After hours of testing, I was able to evaluate who the cooler was designed for. You Should Buy It If: It does not deliver excellent monetary value, however, if money is not an issue, the EK-AIO Elite D-RGB 360mm Liquid Cooler has our recommendation.

Rotatable Pump Top

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120D-RGB is a 120mm high-static pressure computer cooling fan designed and built primarily for the highest-performance computer liquid cooling systems.FPT fans feature a full-frame design that prevents air from escaping outside the frame, thus achieving better static pressure. Dense Microfin Copper Coldplate PC air cooler systems, on the other hand, are relatively flexible, cost-effective, and easy to install. Air coolers provide the easy and safest way to cool your PC when you require a small amount of maintenance. Air cooling is good if you hope to build a PC soon at a low cost. Its installation is also simple but is very noisy compared to Liquid Coolers.