ARCTIC Liquid Freezer - 280 - Multi Compatible All-in-One CPU AIO Water Cooler, Efficient PWM Controlled Pump, Fan Speed: 200-1700 RPM (Controlled via PWM), LGA1700 Compatible - Black

Pros:- Super quiet- Leagues better than the famous Noctua NH-D15: I'm getting 10 degrees less than the NH-D15 while my CPU (Ryzen 5 5600X) is boosting higher and for longer- Looks way better than having a giant air-cooler which makes maintenance a nightmare and too much to handle, especially with a back-plated GPU- More confidence in transporting the system in case I need to move or do stuff away from home with it- Copper base that's ingeniously mounted to where the center of the plate covers where the die is for the CPU- A VRM cooler, which looks more of a gimmick but adds to the badass aesthetic of the pump combo, but it is much quieter than I expect considering tiny fans like those tend to make a lot of noise regardless of fan speed- Thick radiatorCons:- Documentation seemed confusing at first, especially for first time builders- The braided tubes can hard to work with and don't inspire a lot of confidence for many people- No RGB lighting; we're leaving some performance on the tableOverall: Even with those cons, they seem to be a me problem than actual objective problems. And considering that my system runs cooler than the Noctua while having: easier maintenance, less wait on the CPU socket, looks cooler, and is quieter - I'd say that extra $60 from the standard 280mm variant was well worth it, and especially than the NH-D15.

The cooler really lives up to its name of “freezer”. I used to run my i7-13700f at a constant 60-70 degree C, now it’s constantly at 40’s. It also has a VRM cooler for the motherboard, which is very thoughtful for overclocking users to prevent VRM thermal throttling. Due to the cooling power of the cooler being a little too strong, it always operates at a low noise level. The installation is sensible for a first time PC builder like me, but I wouldn’t say it’s extra friendly to beginners. It is also not overpriced.

My temps is much better . I dint want no rgb since it the radiator will be hidden. Best part its only one plug for it. But buyer beware there has been a recall for this make sure urs is not a recall. Arctic is great they will send free replacement part for the recall and super easy to install. But be aware it may not fit current motherboard and will need an adapter which they will also provide, it’s mainly the brackets

The cooler was definitely repackaged and used. There was hair between the fans and the radiator, and the copper block had definite scratches from someone wiping the thermal paste (that was missing from the package) off leaving a residue behind. The plastic baggies that held the assorted screws were cut open and while they were included, all the assorted screws etc. were in a separate zip lock style bag. I do not recommend the seller that shipped this to me. When a product is advertised as new it should be new and unused.I do like how the cooler looks and sounds. It seems to function well, keeping my 5900X well below the thermal throttling threshold. Time will tell for product longevity.

Keeps Gen 12 I9 16 core processor very cool. Under load 56C no load 21C.

I put the 280 in push/pull with a couple of Noctua NF-A14 and my CPU temps...at load, rarely go over 70c. When I say "at load" I'm talking about all 12 cores at 100% in the fifth hour. It idles around 29-31c. Doing normal stuff it stays around 32-40c. I do have to say, I haven't used any other AIOs. I don't see a need to.

Sellers from the USA are over-charging! I was able to get this cooler MUCH FASTER for a CHEAPER price, ordering from Amazon.DE

Sadly this model does not have the REQUIRED Liquid Freezer II - AMD Mounting Kit (which are out on their support website) to use it with AM4 socket types.There is a reason why all compatibility information is omitted from description (aside from: Compatible with Intel & AMD Sockets). I just got my final parts today and attempted to assemble my computer to find that the videos for this product and the correct AM4 had completely different mounts. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement.