Raijintek has an interesting all-in-one liquid CPU cooler for those willing to step outside the Corsair comfort zone. Performance is exceptional with the fans cranked up, and the Triton is expandable. You can add to this kit if you wish, and it won't cost you a premium. At just $99.99 for the kit as tested or $89.99 for the Core version with no fans, it is far more affordable than competing offers. The Triton also uses G1/4'' fittings, which makes expanding on it with off-the-shelf components possible. As with almost every AIO cooler, clearance is good. The Triton won't block off any DIMM slots or encroach on the motherboard's expansion slots. I will also give Raijintek a thumbs up for their solid mounting hardware because it makes the Triton easy to install. It also doesn't hurt that this kit looks sleek and comes with a choice of red, green, and blue dye for the coolant. All of this comes together to make for a solid, good-looking, expandable AIO for less than a closed-loop cooler.

Nothing is perfect, however, and there are a few issues. First among these is the fact the Triton is loud at full speed. The fans spin at up to 2430 RPM, which, while not the fastest I have seen to date, was enough to push sound levels up to 58 dBA. This makes the Triton the loudest cooler I have ever tested. Build quality could also be a bit better. The acrylic tank could also crack due to poor packaging rather than user error. So while both issues are related, it's something Raijintek needs to resolve. The fittings on the radiator are removable, but those on the pump are glued in place. So while the kit may be expandable, fully customizing it will prove difficult. The 3-pin connector on the pump is also very short, which may prove problematic depending on where the CPU fan header is located. Lastly is the fact that the fans lack PWM control, which is a bit of a let down. Manual control is preferable over fixed fan speeds you cannot adjust, but lowering fan speeds will also lower performance; that is, unless you prefer being stuck with a loud cooler to keep performance high. A future revision will hopefully include PWM fans instead.

During the course of the review, I talked with Raijintek representatives extensively and was updated on some changes. First up, packaging will be improved to better protect the acrylic pump, which is very good news. I was also informed that the 3-pin header on the pump will be lengthened for better compatibility. As you might have guessed, both of these changes would eliminate a couple of the cons I mentioned in the review. As such, I applaud Raijintek for continually refining their products. I would also like to say that their Facebook page is a solid source for quick answers to any questions you might have. I am impressed with what Raijintek offers overall, but they somehow fell short of the mark with the Triton. Still, with a few changes moving forward, the Triton AIO could become a must-have kit. For now, it is of great value in that it is an expandable AIO cooler for less than $100. The Core edition even more so since it can be had for $89.99 should you want to save some money by opting out of the included fans.

When it comes to affordable, expandable, all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, the Raijintek Triton is a great option that falls short of perfection. Still, with so much potential and a sweet price point, it deserves a good look if you want to use an all-in-one liquid cooler.