Finished Looks

The Core Ocean T38 240 mm has an all-black design except for the small white triangle on the top left. This, along with a very thin strip around the edge of the pump, are for ARGB lighting. While it does keep the cooler from being stealthy, it offers a tiny bit of visual flair without being excessive. I am also happy to see the fans have no stickers on the front. So they look spotless in the photos, even if you won't ever notice in an actual build.


There were no issues on either platform regarding memory and graphics card clearance. While this is normal for most all-in-one liquid coolers, there are still outliers in the market, so it is always a plus to see no conflicts or issues appear here.


When it comes to ARGB lighting, Alphacool kept things simple. The fans have no fancy frames or illuminated hubs. Only the pump has ARGB lighting, and even then, it won't wow you. While the feature is a love-it-or-hate-it inclusion, the illumination is quite uniform, and while it may not entirely be my cup of tea, it at least avoids being too flamboyant.