Review on Fractal Design Celsius S24: Silent Liquid CPU Cooler - PWM - Intelligent 💧 Controls - 240mm Radiator - Includes 2x Dynamic X2 PWM GP-12 Fans - Black by Matt Travers

AIO coolers are a tricky business. Most pumps are made by the same manufacturers, and the differences are usually down to (1) quality control, (2) the quality of tubing and standard fans, (3) ease of installation, and finally (4) aesthetics. Poor quality control usually makes us read those AIO cooler nightmare stories - unexpected and accidental leaks are the main problem. The second horror story is usually related to installation, bent pins, or otherwise improper installation of the heatsink and fans. AIO fractals are anything but aesthetically pleasing. No RGB, very spartan look. But the other 3 points are excellent. They have a reputation for good quality control and durable parts. The quality of the tubes and the fan (stock) is excellent. And their installation instructions are reminiscent of Ikea — clear, consistent, and heavy use of good looks. I can not complain. I've had the S24 for about two years now, installation went smoothly and certainly no leaks. Sure, it doesn't have fancy lighting, but to be honest, I *wanted* an AIO that's more focused on quality than aesthetics. Fractal knocked him out of the park with their AIOs. Nothing fancy, just install and play. I hardly hear the sound of the pump; my corsair maglev fans are louder. Performance is top notch, my 2700x runs flawlessly 100% of the time. All in all I would recommend AIO Fractal and some of their fans in the competition. It's easy to get carried away with RGB and bells and whistles, but what you really (should) expect from an AIO cooler is quality control and ease of installation.