Finished Looks

I will give Ocypus credit, the Iota L36 isn't garish or overbearing when looking at its visual design. The black, gray and tiny orange accent on the fans comes together well and the more I look at it the more the design itself is oddly satisfying. Especially the fans—thanks to the lack of stickers which are almost never centered—which deliver a far cleaner look due to their attention to detail. I find the design, at least with the display off, to be crisp and clean, however, since the display is the main focal point I will say when on its simplistic design and software was a positive. Add in a reasonable price tag, and the L36 should make a great option if you want something just a bit more than the status quo without breaking the bank.


Looking at the graphics card and memory clearances I see no issues to speak of.


The ARGB lighting on the pump block is crisp, clean, and even, that description includes color transitions where I noticed no flickering or other problems. It isn't the brightest option, but it does what it is supposed to do and that is to make the digital display pop a bit more, and while the display is simple and only shows CPU or GPU temperatures depending on your choice in either °C or °F, it is at least a useful feature. After all, not everyone wants a giant in game OSD with everything but the kitchen sink being shown thus blocking those beautiful graphics. In that situation the Iota L36 may prove to be a compelling option for some. However, the flip side is also true as the use of a display makes people think of the ultra high-end AIOs which offer fully customizable displays, meaning some may not find it flashy enough, so it will come down to personal taste.