A Closer Look

Following what I would consider traditional radiator design principles, this system opts for a simple aluminium radiator with an FPI (fins-per-inch) of 20-21, which is consistent with many other AIOs. In terms of appearance the radiator is your bog-standard affair in black, with nothing to really set it apart. The tubing uses a braided sleeve to give it a nice appearance, but that is about it. As for tubing length it came in at 400 mm.


The pump design isn't going to wow you, after all most AIOs are stuck dealing with the same space constraints, however, the vortex design on top with the chimera logo does look nice. Even better when illuminated if you are into that. The swivel fittings on the AW4 360 mm offer a good range of motion, but I would prefer the wiring to be placed near the top for cleaner cable routing and to keep it further away from the swivel fittings. Still, the overall exterior is clean and well-thought-out. As for the copper block itself, some machining marks are visible but no issues to report, it is also slightly convex.


The fans have a rated max CFM of 65 and a PWM RPM range of 700–2000. They have no ARGB lighting and considering their hybrid fan blade design, I have a feeling the cooler will be on the louder side at max RPM having seen similar designs perform that way previously.