A Closer Look and Installation
Even though the used fans can spin up to 2000RPM, during the tests, for the most time, we could register about 50% of the maximum speed. It was enough for the 12600K CPU during the mixed load tests and gaming. Fans are high-quality, and there is no unnecessary noise coming from them. It’s maybe not the quietest series, but the work culture is pretty high, so most users should be satisfied.
The block is based on the 7th generation of Asetek design, and only the cover is modified to show the XPG logo and ARGB illumination. I can’t say anything negative about the Asetek AIO that I was testing in the past, so it seems like a good choice for ADATA to use it as a base for their gaming series coolers.
The water block with a built-in pump is similar to what we could see in many other AIO series based on Asetek components. Of course, there are improvements as it’s already the 7th generation of this design, even though it looks somehow familiar.
The base is made of copper and has a pre-applied thermal compound.
Installation
The installation is quite simple, and everything is well described in the manual. ARGB illumination works excellent and can be synchronized with other devices. There was no problem managing it via the included controller or ASUS motherboard software.
The cooler is standard dimensions and is small enough to fit mini ITX cases. For the review has been used Jonsbo A10 case, and there were no problems with installation.
The above photos show how exceptional the cooler looks. LEDs are bright and give live colors.
On the next page of this review, we will take a closer look at the performance.
