Opinions on Phanteks Glacier One D30 360mm AIO

Gazb

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Looking for a 360mm AIO for a new build and while I've used Corsair AIO's in the past I have no need for the commander, fancy rgb and all the cables associated with it, as well as needing to rely on iCue.

The Phanteks seems like a well priced simple option, that I should be able to control from my motherboard.

Is there anything I might be missing?
Has anyone experience with this particular AIO?
 
thermalright frozen prism 360 cheapest of the lot and well reviewed
(i have one as well, so it's a recommendation from first hand experience too)
 
The Glacier I’ve tried was very quiet, very good fans.
The Arctic Freezer III, unless I’m very unlucky (360 black, 360 argb, 420 black and 420 argb), unable to run the pump to be quiet without crippling the performance. Noise level is only part of the history. The pump noise was perceptible, not louder than the fans under load, but the frequency certainly made it perceptible.
The Thernalright I only have used their air coolers and for that purpose, wouldn’t pay more for any other brand. Very solid choice.
As much as I hate to say this, the EKWB nucleus is superb, apart from the mediocre fans. Running the pump at 100%, dead quiet. Fans at 30% and performance is great. Coming summer, when the fans certainly will need higher rpm, will be upgrading them.
 
EKWB AIO was my original first choice, but with all the drama they've been having wasn't sure if they're a safe choice (are they gonna go under?)
Have also considered using FanControl app to manage stuff
 
Gazb said:
EKWB AIO was my original first choice, but with all the drama they've been having wasn't sure if they're a safe choice (are they gonna go under?)
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They are because everyone will have the same cautious attitude you do, it's just a matter of time.

Their customer base probably shank by about 70% just because of the risks, and those willing to burden the risk won't be enough to keep the company going
 
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I wonder who will fill the gap if EKWB do go under. Alphacool maybe? They have quite qa wide presence.
 
Gazb said:
I wonder who will fill the gap if EKWB do go under. Alphacool maybe? They have quite qa wide presence.
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I always hoped for it. They have some pretty good radiators, just the performance of their AIOs seems to be unremarkable, which is a shame as their waterblocks and pumps are good.
 
I did briefly look into going the route of a custom loop and was looking at Alphacool parts, but the cost didn't seem worth the marginal benefit over a good AIO.
 
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