Packaging

The front of the box really pops with the blue background being quite attention grabbing. Furthermore, the cooler is rendered in all its full color glory so you can see what you're getting. Some features are also listed here, along with the rated TDP the unit can tame. Turning to the left-hand side gives a quick look at the Aquarius 360 AIO's various features, which include ARGB fans, universal compatibility with AMD and Intel platforms, and a 300-watt TDP rating, among others. A quick look at the back panel details various dimensions and technical specifications, with nothing left out which is nice to see.


On the right side you will find the feature list in various languages, but little else. Meanwhile, the top and bottom have only a few things of note. First, the top does have the warranty of two-years somewhat prominently displayed along with some QR codes for access to the product page. As for the bottom, it is much more simple and only displays the AQIRYS branding. Still, the overall color scheme is vibrant and attention grabbing, and AQIRYS provide detailed information which is something I am always happy to see. After all when companies leave out warranty info or specifications, that can be seen as a red flag (potential negative). So the fact AQIRYS has all that information provided up front earns them a thumbs up.

Contents

Inside the box, you'll find ample foam padding that secures the cooler and its various parts during shipping, which I fully endorse. Although cardboard trays are generally adequate, having reviewed numerous liquid coolers I can confidently say that those packed in foam consistently fare better during shipping—especially if the carrier handles the package roughly.


Intel and AMD socket support is robust enough that anyone on a typical mainstream system should be just fine. Intel's LGA775 and LGA1366 have been dropped along with anything older than AMD's Socket AM4. However, considering how ancient these sockets are now, I see no problem with that course of action. What I am not a fan of is the lack of an included manual. The online manual is also not well-thought-out, with too much information on different sockets crammed together. This is something AQIRYS definitely need to work on going forward.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 24x Fan screws
• 12x radiator screws
• 6x Mounting bracket screws
• 4x Intel LGA115x/1200 backplate screws
• 4x Intel LGA1700 backplate screws
• 4x Intel 20xx screws
• 4x AMD/ Intel mounting screws
• 4x Washers
• 4x Backplate washers
• 4x AMD mounting screws
• 4x Plastic spacers
• 3x 120 mm ARGB fans
• 2x Intel mounting brackets
• 2x AMD mounting brackets
• 1x Tube thermal paste
• 1x ARGB controller