Review on 💦 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 Steven Lane

This cooler screams quality, right down to every screw and spring, which is a good thing, since they some have defects. I have two installed, one on a strix b-450 and one on an aorus x-470, and the ports on the water block stick out far enough to cause my piston to flex severely when installed in the intended orientation. I have elite ballistic ram on both, which is pretty damn flimsy. Another thing is hoses, which in principle do not bend. I was able to twist the hoses on the fitting, which hopefully doesn't affect the system in the long term. But since the connectors are stacked on top of each other instead of side by side like other coolers, it's fun to put the hoses and connectors where you need them. Another gripe I have is that I agree with GN and think the CPU/pump box cover looks like my first attempt at 3D printing. I wish they would do different covers or sticks on the record as it doesn't fit any theme I've seen and looks a bit silly on both of my systems. With that in mind, I'd say it cools my Ryzen 3900X very well, keeping it an average of 4 degrees cooler than the 360mm Corsair cooler it replaced, kudos I know, but it's better. The best thing about this cooler by far is that it doesn't need any malware like cam or icue to run on your system. Just plug in and go! That was the main reason for buying this cooler. In short, it's cheaper and made of better materials than any cooler I've installed, and most importantly, it's not poorly designed software that they force you to install that crashes and keeps your cooler running properly is working. And if you have a desktop setup, you don't need to install any software here either! A little something. Having an extra screw, bolt, post, etc. in your pockets is welcome and very sensible!