Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 AIO Review 3

Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 AIO Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 has an MSRP of $95.90.
  • Great cooling performance overall
  • Good value for an AIO of this performance level
  • Perfect memory and GPU clearance
  • Good build quality
  • Simple yet visually pleasing design
  • Backed by a six-year warranty
  • No wire mess with daisy-chained fans
  • No extra software required
  • ARGB lighting quality is above average
  • AMD mounting hardware is not quite optimal
  • Branding on the pump housing is a bit odd
  • Non-standard fan connectors
  • Loud at max RPM which is common for most AIO coolers
  • ARGB lighting is not for everyone.
The Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 much like its 240 mm sibling proves to be a great value focused performance option. On the AMD Socket AM5 test platform with the fans operating at max RPM it achieved decent results, gaining ground on the competition as the heat load increased. Even though it didn't take a top 5 spot, it's within margin of error of doing so. When looking at noise normalized performance with all coolers registering 45 dBA at 6-inches (15 cm) it delivered better results. At the upper TDP range it managed to place in the top 5. Thus, while it does fall behind some of the more premium options it still performed well overall.

Meanwhile, on the Intel LGA1700 test platform the results were better. It provided stellar performance climbing into the top 5 as the TDP increased in the max RPM test. At 45 dBA it managed to eventually climb to the top spot at 250 watts. Making it a standout offering for any high-end Intel based system when looking to get maximum performance while keeping noise levels in check. Speaking of noise levels the cooler is relatively quiet up to around 60% PWM at which point noise levels begin to rapidly increase going from 45-47 dBA all they way up to 58 dBA.

Much like its smaller counterpart, the HyperFlow ARGB 360 delivers the same ease of use and build quality meaning there is little to complain about. The mounting hardware could be improved on AMD by using four points of contact but beyond that it is straightforward and easy to work with. Compared to something like Arctic's solution for the Liquid Freezer III series it's a significant improvement if your concerned about convenience and ease of installation.

The overall design is visually appealing, although again like its smaller sibling the HyperFlow ARGB 240, Montech branding on the bottom right of the pump feels out of place; their logo would have been a better choice. Features like daisy-chained fans are now standard which is nice to see as well, especially in this price range. Although Montech uses non-standard connectors, the cables do terminate in standard ARGB and 4-pin fan connectors, so I can't dock them too much here either. I think one of the more underappreciated aspects of Montech's current AIOs is the fact they do not require extra software beyond what the motherboard vendors already provide, which helps keep software bloat to a minimum.

The biggest positive here besides the performance per dollar aspect is the six-year warranty. Many brands in this market segment typically offer lesser warranties, so if longevity and support are important the HyperFlow ARGB 360 is a good candidate when taking warranty into account. Overall Montech did a good job striking a good balance between performance, warranty, and price and as such I applaud them for their efforts on that front.

In summation, the Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 is a great all-around all-in-one liquid cooler that delivers a fantastic mix of performance, visual aesthetics, and useful features, alongside a stellar warranty. Making it an easy cooler to recommend.
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