A Closer Look

The radiator Alphacool is using has an increased number of coolant channels compared to older designs. In regards to fins per inch (FPI) I measured 16. This is slightly lower than typical for most all-in-one liquid coolers and should result in better overall airflow through the radiator itself. To keep costs down, this unit is not expandable. With that said, it features clean fittings on the radiator, and the FEP tubing is sleeved to improve the cooler's visual appeal. While it is essentially par the course to see sleeving on the tubing, that is different regarding fittings. While sleeved fittings might be a minor detail on a closed-loop cooler, it is still worth noting that it gives the cooler a more premium feel compared to units that lack sleeving. As for tubing length, its 400 mm, which should prove to be plenty for most system builds.


The pump design is very plain, and I find that appealing, as it gives a crisp, clean and simple aesthetic. Only the upper left corner features a simple design element with its angled drop-off along with ARGB lighting, which goes all around the outer edge. As for the fittings, they can be rotated; however, the maximum range is somewhat limited, as the two fittings will touch at extreme angles. I am also not a fan of the wiring being between the two fittings, but it didn't have an impact on the rotation range, so is not a huge deal. Finally, the copper base is quite clean, with only faint machining marks being visible. While its not a polished finish, the fact is the base here is more refined than many competing products.


The Core 120 fan should deliver solid performance, if for no other reason than its high max RPM of 2500. They are rated at 62.8 CFM at max rotation with a static pressure of 2.13 mm-H2O. The model number for the two fans is JE12025L12V. I expect that with such a high RPM, these fans are going to have an exceptionally loud noise profile.