2023 is almost over and it’s been an interesting year for new CPU coolers and cases. With an increas
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:46 James reflects on 2023
01:07 Best Budget CPU cooler
04:09 Best High end CPU cooler
06:52 CPU Cooler of the year
09:55 Best Budget Case
13:05 Best High End Case
16:55 Case of the year
20:55 Closing remarks
Best Budget CPU Cooler: DeepCool LT720 – OverclockersUK Price £129.95.
Features:
Built on the company’s 4th generation high-performance pump to maximise cooling performance via a powerful three-phase motor running at speeds of up to 3100RPM.
The CPU block is equipped with a solid copper base redesigned with an improved microchannel cold plate to ensure optimal coolant flow.
Powerful FK120 White high static pressure fans with a PWM operating speed range of 500-2250 RPM and low noise levels of 32.9dbA at maximum rotational speed.
Users can synchronise their setups with RGB lighting effects from the infinity mirror design CPU block by easily connecting to a 3-pin 5V ARGB header which can then be controlled by motherboard software.
Quick and simple installation process with newly designed brackets which are hidden when installed into the system.
Compatible with all current Intel and AMD desktop platforms including LGA1700 and AM5.
Specifications:
Radiator Dimensions: 402 x 120 x 27mm
Radiator Material: Aluminum
Pump Dimensions: 94 x 80 x 68mm
Pump Speed: 3100 RPM±10%
Pump Connector: 3-pin
Pump Power Consumption: 4.56 W
Tube length: 410 mm
Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25mm
Fan Speed: 500~2250 RPM±10%
Fan Airflow: 85.85 CFM
Fan Air Pressure: 3.27 mmAq
Fan Noise: ≤32.9 dB(A)
Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM
Fan Power Consumption: 2.64 W
LED Type: Addressable RGB LED
LED Connector: 3-pin(+5V-D-G)
Best High-End CPU Cooler: Lian Li GA II LCD 360 – UNIFAN SL-INF 120 Version – OverclockersUK Price £269.99.
Features:
Available in Black or white, 280mm and 360mm. A total of 3 versions with either 120mm / 140mm ARGB PWM fans or a 360mm version with SL-INF 120 fans and an L-Connet controller.
Based on the Asetek Generation 8 pump design with a low-profile CPU block which is more suitable for an LCD display.
2.88” IPS LCD Screen with 480 x 480 resolution to display system info, images, gifs etc, controlled by Lian Li L-Connect 3 software (hub included).
45-degree rotary fittings on the tubing at the radiator side and 90-degree rotary fittings on the CPU block.
30mm thick aluminium radiator with single wave fin design.
6-Year warranty.
Specification:
CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA1700 / LGA1200 / LGA115X, AMD AM5 / AM4
Radiator Dimensions (L x W x H) 360mm: 399.5 x 120 x 30mm
Fan Dimensions (L x W x H): 120 x 120mm x 25mm
Pump Speed: 3600 RPM
Fan Speed: 2100 RPM
Fan Airflow: 3 CFM Max
Fan Pressure: 66 mmH2O Max
Fan Noise Level: 29 dBA
Fan Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Fan Power Connector: PWM
LCD Screen type: IPS 480 x 480 resolution
Warranty: 6 Years
Best Overall CPU Cooler: EK Nucleus AIO CR360 LUX D-RGB – Scan.co.uk Price £169.99.
Features:
Compatible with all current desktop platforms such as Intel LGA 1700 / 1200 / 115X etc and AMD AM4 and AM5.
Solid copper cold plate with dense microchannel fins to boost thermal transfer, 27mm thick aluminium and rotary 90-degree fittings for easy installation in the tightest space.
It also includes a rotatable pump top cover with addressable RGB lighting effects and EK-Loop FPT daisy chainable RGB fans for easy cable management with standard motherboard headers so no additional RGB fan controller is required.
