LIAN LI Brings Clean Tube Routing to AIOs with HydroShift LCD Series

[Nomad76]

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, launches the HydroShift LCD 360 AIOs, that allow for a nearly tubeless aesthetic once installed. There are three options available: HydroShift LCD 360S, HydroShift LCD 360R, and HydroShift LCD 360TL. Each option comes with a 2.88" LCD display at the pump block which is fully customizable via L-Connect 3.

Minimal Tubing
The HydroShift 360S, 360R, and 360TL liquid cooling AIOs have a unique design that conceals tubing to the side of the radiator, creating a clean look. The tubing is designed to sit flush against the sides using ribbed tubing commonly found in water-cooled servers, providing durability and flexibility to bend around the radiator without affecting flow. Two pre-installed retention brackets help with tubing routing, and the system includes a full-length brushed aluminum plate and left/right tube cover plates for a polished appearance. Additionally, a pump mounting hardware cover is provided for a sleek finish.



[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the HydroShift AIO is now live]


HydroShift LCD 360S
The HydroShift LCD 360S features a new pump design, now running at 3800 RPM, by enhancing the propeller and water channels, improving performance, and lowering noise levels. The pump has two main cables: one for synchronization with the motherboard using PWM and another main cable that splits into SATA, PWM for the fans, and USB 2.0 for L-Connect communication. Additionally, two tube clips are included to route the main cable along the back of the tubes. The 27 mm thick radiator comes with pre-installed 28 mm non-RGB fans that prioritize quiet operation without compromising performance, with a speed of up to 2500 RPM. Furthermore, they are compatible with the UNI FAN P28's side ARGB kit.

HydroShift LCD 360R
The 360R pump has a slightly larger propeller than the 360S, which allows it to deliver better performance at speeds of up to 3200 RPM. It features a single cable solution that combines SATA for power, PWM for fan daisy-chaining, and USB 2.0 for L-Connect communication. The HydroShift 360R also comes with two tube clips to discreetly route the main cable along the back of the tubes. Additionally, the 360R includes a 31 mm thick radiator and pre-installed 28 mm thick ARGB and PWM fans that can reach speeds of up to 2400 RPM. The ARGB cable for the radiator fans is routed inside the tube braiding to connect inside the pump block and be synchronized via L-Connect.

HydroShift LCD 360TL
The HydroShift 360TL comes with the same 3200 RPM pump and radiator as the 360R. The AIO features 3x pre-installed UNI FAN TL fans for a unique look. The cable that comes from the pump, which can also be routed behind the tubes, features the modules that connect to the daisy-chained TL fans and connection for the included TL hub, this solution provides a single cable solution with full control over the pump and fans from L-Connect 3.

Availability
The HydroShift LCD 360S, 360R, and 360TL AIOs black and white come with a 6-year warranty and are available for pre-order on June 28th, 2024, at an MSRP of $179.99, $199.99, and $259.99 respectively.

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[Chaitanya]

Thanks but no thanks, already too many AIOs with displays slapped on top and with no utility unless PC case is sitting on desk(similar to how EVGA intended their DG-8x series of cases to sit).

Edit: also prices for many of these units is creeping into custom unit range.

 

[Caring1]

I hope they come with a magnifying glass so people can read those screens.

 

[bonehead123]

I'm no AIO expert, but won't this setup limit/restrict your placement choices for the rad(s), especially for full ATX rigs in large cases ?

I can see the positive aspect of this, seeins how the tubes come out of the side of rad instead of the front, but again, somewhat restrictive IMO...

Probably not an issue in smaller cases, but just sayin...

 

[_JP_]

I hope they come with a magnifying glass so people can read those screens.

You just dictated the next gaming-case fad.
Internals-magnifying side-panels!!

 

[Spartanjet]

I find it funny that they made such an effort to make the water tubing neat but still have a literal octopus of controller cables coming out of it for fan/screen/power. I find the actual water tubing part of these AIO's the least of the clutter while the controller cables are harder to conceal and tidy up due to different positions of plugins on different motherboards.

 

[Chaitanya]

You just dictated the next gaming-case fad.
Internals-magnifying side-panels!!

Remember the fresnel lenses for CRTs? Someone will slap a Fresnel as side panel one of these days.

Edit: found this someone already tried fresnels for monitors.

Triple Screen Fresnel Lens Display for $220

7 Foot Wide Triple Screen Fresnel Lens Display for $220. [attach] I just finished a prototype which turned out so well I thought I'd share some...

www.xsimulator.net

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

This is pushing AIOs in the wrong direction....what I want is a top of the line pump, top of the line radiator, top of the line warranty......and that's it...I don't want any fans because I want them to match the other fans in my case (doesn't everybody? I'm still surprised by the fact that people use the fans that come with the case, anyway...), I don't want an LCD display on the pump block....and I want this for $100 or less....where's that product?

Why is it that to get the best pump, radiator and warranty, I have to have an AIO that looks like an iPhone is strapped to the cpu block and be force to pay for fans that don't match the rest of.my.case and I'm going to change anyway? I can't be the only one who wants this, can I?

 

[illusion archives]

I'm no AIO expert, but won't this setup limit/restrict your placement choices for the rad(s), especially for full ATX rigs in large cases ?

I can see the positive aspect of this, seeins how the tubes come out of the side of rad instead of the front, but again, somewhat restrictive IMO...

Probably not an issue in smaller cases, but just sayin...

Well, although they are 120*3 AIO, they need the width of 140mm fans:

 

[Octavean]

I'm no AIO expert, but won't this setup limit/restrict your placement choices for the rad(s), especially for full ATX rigs in large cases ?

I can see the positive aspect of this, seeins how the tubes come out of the side of rad instead of the front, but again, somewhat restrictive IMO...

Probably not an issue in smaller cases, but just sayin...

Maybe but this looks like just a routing option that allows the AIO tubing to be slightly better hidden. It doesn't look like you have to use the option. Personally I would buy the ID-Cooling FX360 Pro Liquid for ~$59 USD.

 

[AusWolf]

I get where the idea behind such tube routing came from, but I don't think many cases have the extra space next to the fan mounts for it.

As for the screen, the idea of on-board diagnostics isn't bad, but the extra cables and proprietary software make it a no-go for me.

 

[Veseleil]

Guess my opinion on this by omitting the letter "f" from the product name.
Dear Lord, the cases with almost all vertical panels made of glass, screens everywhere, sometimes screens instead of case panels... And we thought it couldn't get worse than one glass panel and RGB on every component. Got to use those smartphone waste panel cuts somewhere I guess, so now we have a new trend.

 

[Chrispy_]

I find it funny that they made such an effort to make the water tubing neat but still have a literal octopus of controller cables coming out of it for fan/screen/power. I find the actual water tubing part of these AIO's the least of the clutter while the controller cables are harder to conceal and tidy up due to different positions of plugins on different motherboards.

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Yep, last AIO I used had 16 cables - three fans and pump had RGBLEDs, so four things needed power and four things needed lighting.

"But wait, that's only 8 cables?" you say...

Each of those 8 things had a connector and a second cable forking off to a passthrough connector for daisy chaining, so you're actually trying to cable manage 16 individual cables of mismatched lengths that need to double back on themselves so you can't just pull them all taut and clip them once at either end. I made it pretty in the end but it took a lot of zip ties to get cables routed cleanly enough for the tempered glass back panel.

You either use an ARGBLED hub, which means cable spaghetti, or you're daisy-chaining things together, which means cable spaghetti. I'm pleased to say that my personal rigs have zero RGBLED and I spend the money on premium fans that are quiet and run off a single cable.

The actual coolant tubes are the cool part that you want to see. The tubes are how you can spot a watercooled rig from a long way off.

This is pushing AIOs in the wrong direction....what I want is a top of the line pump, top of the line radiator, top of the line warranty......and that's it...I don't want any fans because I want them to match the other fans in my case (doesn't everybody? I'm still surprised by the fact that people use the fans that come with the case, anyway...), I don't want an LCD display on the pump block....and I want this for $100 or less....where's that product?

Why is it that to get the best pump, radiator and warranty, I have to have an AIO that looks like an iPhone is strapped to the cpu block and be force to pay for fans that don't match the rest of.my.case and I'm going to change anyway? I can't be the only one who wants this, can I?

You can build an AIO out of custom loop parts for less than some of these blinged-out plastic gimmicks from Lian Li, Corsair, Deepcool etc.

DDC pump/block combos exist and have a long lifespan - much better than the sealed and non-serviceable Asetek crap that gets sold for hundreds of dollars. Like an AIO, reservoirs are not essential so you basically just need the pump/block, radiator, two tubes, and four fittings.

The reason I hate these high-end AIOs so much is that 80% of their cost is bling rather than function. You can buy a 4-piece custom loop with separate pump, block, and res for the price of some of the more expensive AIOs (which still get matched or beaten in the performance charts by budget $60 AIOs using the same Asetek or CoolIt pump-block design).

 

[Secret Rival]

I love this thig. I'm very happy with it & you can see the water block GIF's just fine. A bit tough to see the LCD fans, but I use them for temperature.

I have the O11D EVO RGB case in white, looks great with the ROG Strix motherboard & those Lian Li fans are spectacular.
I really liked the Thermaltake Quads the best until I came across these. I cannot wait to try the upside down build one day

 

[Octavean]

My opinion on water cooling has come full circle. Starting with, I don't want to take the risk of a leak to it's the only way to fly (plus manufacturer recommended). To, oh sh!t I think my AIO pump is making some noise and may be losing efficiency, to damn I want an AIO with an LCD.

Anyway, I still think the ID-Cooling FX360 Pro Liquid for ~$59 will be my next AIO. I've been using a CoolerMaster Master Liquid 240mm on a RyZen 9 3950X since its release (late 2019) and I'm starting to think I got my money's worth out of it (~$49 USD) given its ~5 year run. If it's failing as I suspect, 5 yrs is good but it then becomes a quasi perishable part. Such things are unlikely to become vintage parts that enthusiasts use 30 yrs from now. As such I'm less willing to spend large sums on an AIO,.....LCD or no.