Introduction

A big thank you to ID-Cooling for supplying the review sample.

Since its inception in 2013, ID-Cooling has rapidly developed, steadily expanding its market presence and brand recognition. The company has continuously refined its products with each release, evolving from a focus on value-driven designs to offering a wider range of options. ID-Cooling has successfully adapted to market demands, introducing not only budget-friendly solutions but also premium products with enhanced warranties. Despite this growth, the company has retained its experimental spirit, embracing new designs and trends, growing significantly to now be a major player in the DIY PC market.


The ID-Cooling FX360 INF will be taking center stage in today's review. ID-Cooling's latest offering goes all in on ARGB lighting, featuring ARGB illuminated fans and an ARGB illuminated infinity mirror pump top. While these additions are the central focus for the units appeal, it does have other useful features as well such as the daisy-chainable fans, and simple but solid mounting hardware. Considering the performance of its siblings I have high hopes for the FX360 INF which uses a Gen-7 2900 RPM pump. With all that out of the way, let's take a closer look at what ID-Cooling has to offer with this latest AIO model.

Packaging

The packaging follows ID-Cooling's signature black and orange design, with the top showcasing the FX360 INF in its bright ARGB illuminated glory. The right side features minimal details, displaying only the ID-Cooling branding. However, the bottom reveals the full specifications, including support for Intel's upcoming LGA1851 socket.


The other panels are pretty simple, just showing the product name and company logo. It would've been nice to have the warranty length printed somewhere for convenience, but I get why it might be left off with different regional rules. All in all, the packaging is pretty standard—nothing too flashy or out of the ordinary.

Contents

Inside the box, ID-Cooling used plenty of foam to ensure the cooler and its parts stay secure during shipping, which puts a smile on my face. While a standard cardboard tray remains adequate, coolers and components surrounded by foam packaging usually hold up far better during shipping.


Intel and AMD socket support is good with all the mainstream sockets supported. AMD and Intel HEDT platforms have been left out, but it's not a major concern for this price point. Furthermore, the unit is ready to go out of the box for Intel's next generation LGA1851 socket which, while not truly praiseworthy in and of itself, is still nice to see. Beyond that everything you need is provided, but there's no miscellaneous extras to be found. The only aspect of the mounting hardware worth noting is the two sets of AMD mounting brackets. One set is short and one set is long, thus allowing you to install the pump block in any orientation you need for clearance or visual aesthetics depending on your build, and is a nice touch since it opens up more possibilities for AMD users compared to other designs.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 12x Radiator screws
• 12x Fan screws
• 4x Universal standoffs
• 4x Thumb screws
• 3x 120 mm ARGB fans
• 2x Intel mounting brackets
• 2x Short AMD mounting brackets
• 2x Long AMD mounting brackets
• 1x Tube of thermal paste
• 1x Universal Intel Backplate
• 1x Pre-filled liquid cooler
• 1x Fan extension cable
• 1x User's manual