A Closer Look

The CRYORIG A80 features an aluminum radiator with a high fins-per-inch (FPI) count of 21 (according to my count), which means high static pressure fans or high RPM fans are required to get the most out of it. Other than that, it's just a simple run-of-the-mill 280 mm radiator similar to those on many other AIOs.


The pump housing features a fan clip for the 70 mm airflow fan that plugs into the top of the pump. This should - depending on its orientation - improve airflow across the memory or VRM. Meanwhile, the copper base is typical Asetek - round and with some machining marks. It's not the smoothest but gets the job done. Thermal paste comes pre-applied as well for those without a favorite paste to use.


The 140 mm fans CRYORIG has included are of the QF140 Performance series and have a maximum RPM of 1850 and a maximum CFM of 128. When it comes to the tiny 70 mm fan, it has a maximum CFM of just 25 and a maximum RPM of 3000. Considering its specs, it is unlikely to contribute much in terms of temperatures on mainstream systems. However, it could prove useful on overclocked X99 systems where power draw is higher or in situations with heavily overclocked memory.