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Valkyrie Syn 360 AIO Liquid Cooler Review: A strong AIO marred by beta-level software
By Albert Thomas published
We tested Valkyrie’s Syn 360 with Intel’s i7-14700K to see if it has what it takes to cool your CPU well.
Adding ceramic powder to liquid metal improves cooling up to 72%
By Mark Tyson published
A new colloidal thermal interface material (TIM) promises to significantly outperform commercially available liquid metals from the likes of Thermalright and Thermal Grizzly.
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB Review: The best on the market – and priced like it
By Albert Thomas published
We tested NZXT’s Kraken Elite 360 RGB with Intel’s i7-14700K to determine whether or not it can handle the heat of a modern CPU.
Best AIO Coolers 2024
By Matt Safford published
After measuring CPU temperatures and fan noise for dozens of AIO coolers under load, we've chosen the best closed-loop options to keep your PC cool and quiet.
ID-Cooling FX360 INF Review: Budget-Friendly with low noise levels
By Albert Thomas published
We tested ID-Cooling’s FX360 INF with Intel’s i7-14700K and Core Ultra 9 285K to determine whether or not it can handle the heat of a modern CPU.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K cooling testing: How much does it take to keep Arrow Lake cool in MSI's MPG Gungnir 300R Airflow PC Case?
By Albert Thomas published
We tested Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K in MSI’s MPG Gungnir 300R Computer Case to determine what coolers are best paired with Intel’s new Ultra 9 CPU.
Liquid vs air cooling: Do you need an AIO cooler?
By Kunal Khullar published
Liquid or air cooling? Either option will move heat away from your CPU. This guide will explore whether an AIO cooler is the right choice for your build.
iBuyPower AW4 AIO Review: Thermal domination on a budget
By Albert Thomas published
We’ve tested iBuyPower’s AW4 AIO with Intel’s i7-14700K to see how well it performs.
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