Recommend a 360mm AIO (Please)

Dirk Diggler · 12 Dec 2023 at 15:20

I'm looking for a 360mm AIO for my AM4 system (5900x) but will need to be compatible with future AM5 purchase.

There looks to be some decent(ish) prices right now, but I wouldn't want to cheap out and end up with issues.

Is the Sapphire Nitro 360+ looking good at £89.99?

The NZXT Kraken 360 Black AIO looks good too, for £129?

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Mcnumpty2323 · 12 Dec 2023 at 15:30

The nzxt uses its own backplate
No idea about the sapphire
Not using the built in backplate
May mean not going to work with am5

Dirk Diggler · 12 Dec 2023 at 15:45

The NZXT says it supports AM5 on the product page, whereas the Sapphire doesn't.

Mcnumpty2323 · 12 Dec 2023 at 15:54

Dirk Diggler said:
The NZXT says it supports AM5 on the product page, whereas the Sapphire doesn't.

If it says it supports it
Fair enough
Not had my hands on am5
So can't say from personal experience
Whether you could make it fit

Glanza · 12 Dec 2023 at 16:43

If your looking at the NZXT at £129 I'd go with the EK personally, had it on a 14900k and a 7800x3d without issue.

My basket at OcUK:

1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Dark All In One CPU Water Cooler - 360mm (SKU: HS-016-EK) = £121.99

Total: £121.99 (includes delivery: £0.00)

clone · 12 Dec 2023 at 17:03

Artic freezer 2.

Dirk Diggler · 12 Dec 2023 at 17:58

clone said:
Artic freezer 2.

Any particular reason?

Mcnumpty2323 · 12 Dec 2023 at 18:01

Dirk Diggler said:
Any particular reason?

It's very good
Especially for the money
But need to be aware the 38mm thickness
Of the rad can cause installation problems
Did my stepsons build with one
And his 6700xt was too long
Hit the radiator fan
Had to replace the fan with a 15mm slim one instead
Most pc cases will be OK
But it's still possible 38mm instead of usual 30mm
Might be an issue

Wing-Man · 13 Dec 2023 at 11:51

clone said:
Artic freezer 2.

yep this cooler is amazing, i had the 280 model at one point no matter the CPU it was silent all the time.
i used it was a 5600, 5800x and 5800x3d.

i sold the cooler and went full water, that was a massive mistake

Wing-Man · 13 Dec 2023 at 12:44

for an AIO B-Grade is a good place to go. my 280 cost me £50 and was in perfect condition.

you have to remember a B-Grade item must be in full working condition so there is some real deals to be had. there is a AC2 420 in there now for £75 and they will take on offer on that...

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Dirk Diggler · 13 Dec 2023 at 12:45

So to be clear, the Arctic Freezer II being discussed is this one..?

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Wing-Man · 13 Dec 2023 at 12:46

yes, but just remember that the rad is thicker than all over AIO's so check you have clearance if mounting in say the top.
in my o11 mini the GPU was reasting on the fans when mounted on the rear, it worked fine but was tight

with the stock fans i had them fixed at 600RPM it never made a noise,

Dirk Diggler · 13 Dec 2023 at 13:00

Wing-Man said:
yes, but just remember that the rad is thicker than all over AIO's so check you have clearance if mounting in say the top.
in my o11 mini the GPU was reasting on the fans when mounted on the rear, it worked fine but was tight

with the stock fans i had them fixed at 600RPM it never made a noise,

It's a Lian lLi 011 Dynamic so I'll have plenty of options and I intend to mount the radiator in the side compartment with the PSU.

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Wing-Man · 13 Dec 2023 at 13:05

Dirk Diggler said:
It's a Lian lLi 011 Dynamic so I'll have plenty of options and I intend to mount the radiator in the side compartment with the PSU.

than go for it, it's an amazing cooler.
your case is the same rad off set as the o11 mini so it will fit but spec's say it wont....

1x max. 360 mm (side, front) - Maximum Width inc fans: 50mm

Cooler
Fan
- Fan Speed: 200 – 1800 RPM (Controlled via PWM)
- Airflow: 56.3 CFM
- Static Pressure: 2.2 mm H2O
- Current/Voltage: 0.08 A / 12 V DC
- Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
- Noise Level: 0.3 Sone
- Connector: 4-pin-Connector
- Dimensions: 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm

Radiator
- Material: Aluminium
- Dimensions: 398 mm x 120 mm x 38 mm

Dirk Diggler · 13 Dec 2023 at 13:34

@Wing-Man I'll be mounting the radiator in the side compartment and the only the fans will be in the case. I'll do a double check on the dimensions...

Wing-Man · 13 Dec 2023 at 13:35

My o11 mini said 50mm max but the cooler did fit. Obviously if you put the rad in the back that it will definitely fit

random_matt · 13 Dec 2023 at 17:46

Anyone used the phanteks one?

Drumroll · 13 Dec 2023 at 21:53

random_matt said:
Anyone used the phanteks one?

The one with the new D30 fans is quite decent. If you’re after RGB, the D30 fans are good, the pump was decent (no mention which one is used, opposed to Asetek 7 or 8 mentioned on other models).
Arctic Freezer II is a very good AIO. Thicker radiator may limit your clearance in some cases.
The Phanteks D30 will be generally thicker (30mm thick fans) than other AIOs, but not as thick as the AF II.
EK offers good performance, silent pump and fans are better than previous versions, which would be loud past 40% PWM.
I’m not a fan of Asetek based AIOs. Tried few from Corsair and all were real screamers (high pitch noise regardless of PWM). Other manufacturers my do a better job with it.
BeQuiet was average.
Another good option could be the Phanteks with the T30s, but that is expensive. You may be better off getting an AF II and a triple pack of T30 (around £60 here on OCUK) if your use requires the P12 to work at 1K-ish rpm where they produce noticeable humming. But funny enough, most P12 I’ve used, showed humming at 1K, but much less noticeable when installed to a radiator. I would try first.

Parsley · 13 Dec 2023 at 21:55

For no thrills I'd go with the Arctic Freezer one mentioned. If you want ARGB get that variant, I really don't think you can do much better for the cost.

random_matt · 13 Dec 2023 at 22:31

Drumroll said:
The one with the new D30 fans is quite decent. If you’re after RGB, the D30 fans are good, the pump was decent (no mention which one is used, opposed to Asetek 7 or 8 mentioned on other models).
Arctic Freezer II is a very good AIO. Thicker radiator may limit your clearance in some cases.
The Phanteks D30 will be generally thicker (30mm thick fans) than other AIOs, but not as thick as the AF II.
EK offers good performance, silent pump and fans are better than previous versions, which would be loud past 40% PWM.
I’m not a fan of Asetek based AIOs. Tried few from Corsair and all were real screamers (high pitch noise regardless of PWM). Other manufacturers my do a better job with it.
BeQuiet was average.
Another good option could be the Phanteks with the T30s, but that is expensive. You may be better off getting an AF II and a triple pack of T30 (around £60 here on OCUK) if your use requires the P12 to work at 1K-ish rpm where they produce noticeable humming. But funny enough, most P12 I’ve used, showed humming at 1K, but much less noticeable when installed to a radiator. I would try first.

May fully kit out an N7 case.