Introduction

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

Although darkFlash may seem like a newcomer in the DIY PC cooling scene, the company has been around since 2016. They're recognized for offering an innovative and stylish range of PC products, including cases, powerful cooling solutions, and unique gaming peripherals. darkFlash is committed to pushing the limits of design and performance while maintaining high standards of quality and creativity. Whether you're a casual user or a gaming enthusiast, darkFlash delivers products that truly stand out.


In this review, we'll be taking a close look at darkFlash's Nebula DN-360. With a 360 mm radiator, ARGB lighting and a distinctive pump block, it checks all the boxes from a typical aesthetic standpoint for an AIO. But the real question is how will it perform. The fans feature a PWM range of 800-1800 RPM which is similar to the previous darkFlash AIO I reviewed, however, rather than maxing out in the low 50 CFM range the new fans have a max rated CFM of 61.7. This may result in a performance uplift. That said, before diving into the performance numbers, let's take a closer look at the build quality and features that the Nebula DN-360 brings to the table.

Packaging

darkFlash's Nebula DN-360 comes in very elaborate and colorful box. The front displays a full-color image of the cooler and also highlights compatibility with the majority of motherboard vendor's ARGB software alongside support for Intel's LGA1700 and AMD's Socket AM5. Looking on the left side users will find the product name along with support for both Intel and AMD's current mainstream socket. Once you get to the back you will find the cooler's specifications as detailed on this review's first page along with a list of features.

Users are also informed that the top infinity mirror pump cap can rotate 360 degrees. On the left side, there's another image of the cooler and a list of design features, including an enlarged copper cold plate for improved contact area. The back of the packaging revisits the cooler's features and lists supported CPU sockets.


Taking a quick look on the right side shows only the cooler name and darkFlash logo but little else. Meanwhile, the top has a full color image of the cooler and the bottom has the darkFlash branding again.

Contents

The internal packaging is par the course in that the Nebula DN-360 comes in a cardboard tray that provides the bulk of support and protection, along with a foam sheet that sits on top. While I would prefer to see a bit more foam or protection in general, it is passable since the cooler arrived in pristine shape.


The cooler does support most mainstream sockets from AMD and Intel, including AM4 and AM5 of the former and LGA115x, LGA1200, and LGA1700 of the latter. It also directly lists support for older AMD sockets. Beyond that you get all the parts needed to install the cooler, as expected.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 12x Fan screws
• 12x Radiator screws
• 4x Intel LGA1700 spacers
• 4x Intel LGA1200 / LGA115X spacers
• 4x Thumb nuts
• 4x Spacers
• 3x 120 mm fans
• 1x Intel mounting brackets
• 1x AMD mounting brackets
• 1x Tube thermal paste
• 1x Thermal paste spreader
• 1x 3-way PWM fan splitter