EK claims that its brand new EK-AIO offers optimal performance for its class via a powerful and robust SPC style pump and a copper cold plate with a dense micro fin structure.

Just like the Vardar S D-RGB fans, the pump is equipped with a generous 500mm cable length with a standard 4-pin PWM power cable and a 3-pin 5V addressable RGB header which means they can be connected directly to motherboard RGB headers and configured by the motherboard BIOS or motherboard manufacturer software.The cold plate comes with thermal compound pre-applied and EK throw in an extra tube for future use. I think this could indicate an issue with the heat transfer, either caused by insuficient liquid flow or inadequate contact between the cold plate and IHS. Combining their excellent cooling technology into a more user-friendly AIO design, the EK AIO Elite 360 D-RGB certainly seems to represent itself as a very potent creature indeed.

All three variants of the EK-AIO come equipped with 120mm EK Vardar S addressable D-RGB high static pressure fans that are primarily designed for the use on radiators. Unlike most liquid coolers on the market, which are based on either Asetek or Coolit designs, among others, the EK-AIO 360 D-RGB is a custom in-house solution.

It will also be something unique on the market because it will be delivered with a whopping six fans in total (for a Push-Pull setup), a more efficient pump, and some extra add-ons as well.

So you might need to change your intel backplate to use this cooler depending on the model of intel you have. Watching my temps compared to the other cooler I have been seeing a 5-10 degree difference so it definitely cools better and is way quieter than the kraken. The hub makes use of a PWM and aRGB header for motherboard and lighting control, or via other modules set up as part of your PC’s lighting and fan control ecosystem. Then flip the motherboard back over and install the Intel specific standoffs, which are the longer of the two types. This product requires enough space to mount a single slim 360mm radiator, making it compatible with almost all modern cases.The Black Nickel cover of the pump unit now offers a very elegant look with the subtle hint of D-RGB peeking through the EK logo. Cable management - To help manage the cables of EK-Vardar fans, the EK-AIO Elite unit comes with an included EK-Hub, offering multi-connection with seven sets of addressable RGB LED headers and 4-pin PWM fan headers. Cable management - To help manage the cables of EK-Vardar fans, the EK-AIO Elite unit comes with an included EK-Hub, offering multi-connection with seven sets of addressable RGB LED headers and 4-pin PWM fan headers.

I am running an i7 13700K with a 4090 GPU, so there is quite a bit of heat generated in my case, especially during the recent hot weather. The procedure will consist of several tests that will produce six temperature readings for each cooler. Vcore, both the EK-AIO 360 and 240 managed to keep CPU temperature well under control during the demanding AIDA64 stress test, so real-world performance should be of a very high standard. It offers all the benefits of a water-cooling solution in a compact, easy to install and maintenance-free design. Follow us on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram to keep up with the latest technology news, reviews and more.To reduce cable clutter and the number of headers that need to be utilized on the motherboard or fan controller, EK-Loop FPT fans allow daisy-chaining.