Gigabyte AORUS Waterforce 240 AIO CPU Cooler Review

Conclusion and Verdict

In conclusion the Gigabyte AORUS Waterforce 240 AIO CPU Cooler is a decent performer and was able to keep the 11900K under 100 degrees Celcius. That’s very important because you don’t want to throttle your CPU. With performance being most important, it did very well in my opinion. Now as far as the screen goes compared to the original AORUS Liquid cooler it felt like a step back because I didn’t have the ability to upload a JPG or have any other customization other than changing the color. I know that is probably because you can find that and more on the Waterforce X. So If you are looking for a cheaper version of that then the Plain Waterforce is what you want. The screen is still very vibrant and has a very clean and bright finish. It still has the potential to add a lot of flair to your setup. Plus it is a great cooler. One side is the hose material. The hose are slightly larger than your typical AIO hoses. The braided sleeve material is nice but is loose fitting. I believe this is because the wires actually run from the pump to the radiator to run the fans. I didn’t mind it but the sleeves are loose fitting.

Water does have limits to the amount of heat that is transferable and I want to thank Gigabyte for developing something we can count on cooling our rig. We cant argue with the results as this cooler was able to keep our chip under 100 degrees. Plus the style points are definitely 8/10 with the RGB fans and the LCD screen!

It appears there is limited availability of the Waterforce 240 at the time of this review but you can buy the Gigabyte AORUS Waterforce X 240 AIO CPU Cooler for around USD $269 from PCCaseGear. You can also buy the Gigabyte AORUS Waterforce 240 AIO CPU Cooler for around USD $213 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/3Aodrz5

Pros:

• Good Cooling capabilities
• RGB
• Sleeved Tubing
• Exclusive Fan Design
• LCD Screen
• Easy to Configure Software
• Easy to Install

Cons:

• Screen limited to only color customization

Final Thoughts:

The Gigabyte Aorus Waterforce 240 is a prime example of why you need an AIO for the 11900K! It was able to keep the chip below that 100 degree threshold under extreme load!

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