The ID-Cooling Auraflow X 240 doesn't really break the mold in regards to all-in-one liquid coolers. The design is similar to the Zoomflow series and not quite as interesting to look at as the Dashflow series. However, that is not to say the latest offering is unattractive. In fact, it still looks good due in part to the simple design and RGB LEDs which improve its overall visual appeal in this era of tempered glass cases. My only gripe with the LEDs is that they could stand to be a bit brighter on the fans.

That said, general performance still ends up behind other all-in-one liquid coolers. While the Auraflow X 240 performs reasonably well, it doesn't quite live up to plainer offerings like the Fractal Celsius S24 and Alphacool Eisbaer LT 240 I tested previously. Even so, ID-Cooling's latest release does manage to beat the Zoomflow 240 by a hair and also performs on par with the Dashflow 360 in the AIDA64 OC FPU test, which is a worst-case scenario. As such, the Auraflow X 240 has no problem getting the job done. It just doesn't offer class-leading performance since it sits 2–3 °C behind other 240 mm all-in-one liquid coolers. Context is needed here, however, as it is not until you look at just RGB-enabled liquid coolers that the Auraflow X 240 becomes a more attractive offering. While Corsair's H100i PRO and H115i Platinum alongside the Alphacool P7-L240 both walk away with an easy win concerning performance, ID-Cooling offers far better value, taking the top spot in that regard when only compared to RGB LED-equipped liquid coolers.

As with most liquid coolers, clearance for memory and graphics cards was indeed excellent with no problems to report. While the overall installation was relatively quick and easy with my only gripe being the twist on the mounting bracket, I did not encounter any issues with it as I had with other units using the same system during my time with the Auraflow X 240.

My only other gripe is the noise profile. At lower loads and lower RPM, the cooler is indeed more than quiet enough, but once the CPU was overclocked and heavily loaded, the Auraflow X 240 got loud quick, peaking at 49 dBA. While it is not the loudest cooler I have tested—that honor goes to the H100i PRO from Corsair—only four other coolers are louder, which is a bit depressing as the fans topped out at just 1767 RPM. I typically do not expect this level of noise output unless the fans are pushing past 2000 RPM. Still, when you look at drawbacks of value-focused designs, things of this nature are to be expected. Under typical loads, the ID-Cooling Auraflow X 240 will be just fine unless you are looking to hit the absolute highest overclocks possible.

Overall, the ID-Cooling Auraflow X 240 is an attractive all-in-one liquid CPU cooler that delivers adequate performance and good looks at an enticing price.