Introduction

A big thank you to AQIRYS for supplying the review sample.

AQIRYS is a brand of DIY PC components based in Romania. While they may not be well known to some of our readers, they have rapidly branched out into multiple market segments. Their product portfolio currently includes gaming chairs, fans, power supplies, cases, mice, headsets, microphones, and more. Suffice it to say, rather than taking a slow approach, AQIRYS smashed into the PC enthusiast space, announcing that they are here to compete. With a team offering 15 years of expertise, the company seeks to manufacture and provide quality products at an affordable price point.


Today's review will focus on the AQIRYS Aquarius 360 ARGB all-in-one liquid CPU cooler. ARGB LEDs illuminate the pump along with the fans to add visual flair. So if ARGB lighting is a requirement, AQIRYS has you covered. However, good looks only get you so far, and performance is still king. Considering it uses a 360 mm radiator, I expect much from this unit if it is to impress. Let's get down to it and see what the Aquarius 360 AIO offers!

Packaging

Catching the consumer's eye is always a good strategy, and it starts with the packaging, at least in the retail space. As such, AQIRYS does just that with bright packaging that will certainly grab your attention. The light blue color is different from competitors, and its vivid nature makes the text and logo pop. Turning to the left-hand side gives a quick look at the Aquarius 360 AIO's various features, which include high static pressure fans, universal compatibility with AMD and Intel platforms, and a 300-watt TDP rating, among others. A quick look at the back panel denotes what is included in the box, but not much else other than that vivid light blue color.


The right side again details the cooler's features, but this time in various languages. However, there is nothing new to see here. The top panel is where the box really pops. The blue background has the black and ARGB LED illuminated cooler stand out and grab your attention, but instead of a nice image of the actual cooler, AQIRYS opted for a 3D rendering. Even so, some of the features are again listed here, along with the rated TDP. As for the specifications, supported sockets, dimensions, etc., those are on the bottom panel. Again, the information presented is clean and concise, and specifies support for the ARGB motherboard software solutions from ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock.

Contents

The interior packaging is par the course for what can be expected for all-in-one liquid coolers. A cardboard tray keeps the radiator, pump, fans, and accessories neatly organized. Meanwhile, a foam sheet sits on top, adding a small bit of added protection for the product.


The cooler supports all current and most past mainstream sockets, including Intel's LGA115x, LGA1200, and LGA1700. On the AMD side, only AM4 is supported. As for the complexity of the mounting hardware, I would consider it simple enough at first glance.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 24x Radiator screws
• 12x Fan screws
• 4x AMD mounting bracket screws
• 4x Intel mounting bracket screws
• 4x Intel LGA2066 / LGA2011 mounting screws
• 4x Intel LGA1700 / LGA1200 / LGA115x mounting screws
• 3x 120 mm ARGB fans
• 2x AMD mounting clip brackets
• 2x AMD mounting clips
• 2x AMD mounting clip thumbscrews
• 2x Intel mounting brackets
• 1x Intel backplate
• 1x Tube of thermal paste
• 1x Users manual
• 1x ARGB controller
• 1x 3-way fan cable
• 1x Gigabyte ARGB cable