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Review on πŸ’¦ EK 280mm AIO D-RGB Liquid Cooler: High-Performance CPU Cooling Solution with EK-Vardar PMW Fans, Water Cooling Computer Parts, Intel/AMD Compatibility by Brandon Mcvey

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I hate giving that 1 star.

I really wanted this AIO, I really wanted this. EK/EKWB - The water-cooled Rolls Royce is finally catching on in the AIO. I used to use nothing but EKWB when I was a young stud who loved overclocking his computer and playing COD all night. Now I'm in a fanny pack wearing new shoes to compensate. Dad uses his computer to distract himself from his kids screaming across two rooms. Anyway, if that bad boy was maybe a day, I went downstairs and heard an uncomfortable crunch. I suspect that in my case there is a cable in the fan, no! It's a pump on that AIO like Shakira did in the Super Bowl penultimate game. It was loud and nasty and I realized my CPU was running just over 90! I restarted the computer and couldn't even get past the POST screen due to a CPU TEMPERATURE PROBLEM. This is probably the nicest, well built, sturdiest and most affordable AIO on the market. It just didn't work for me. My Ryzen 3900x is worth more than a second chance. Have you seen processor prices lately? No, don't risk it. See other 1 star reviews. Nothing but problems with the pump. Something needs to be improved. Either way, I'd say if you look at it, buy it anyway. This is just my experience.

Pros
  • FITS ALL CPUs - EK AIO comes with a universally compatible CPU water block, fits all latest Intel and AMD CPU sockets, and features a tool-less mounting mechanism for easy installation. Requiring only one radiator mount with diamond-cut swivel connectors for easy tube adjustment, the EK AIO offers compatibility with almost all modern case designs. Socket compatibility includes: Intel 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 2011, 2011-3, 2066 and AMD AM4
Cons
  • Big and bulky