Introduction

ADATA and its sub-brand XPG, which stands for Xtreme Performance Gear, have made quite a name for themselves over the years since the XPG brand was formed back in 2008. ADATA was originally a vendor of value-oriented memory and SSDs, but has with time climbed to a position of prominence, and serves a growing PC gaming market with the formation of XPG, which had the company really kick things into high gear by offering performance-focused memory and SSDs while also expanding into cases, power supplies, keyboards, and more.


In today's review, I take a look at the XPG Levante 240 all-in-one liquid CPU cooler. This standard-sized 240 mm all-in-one liquid cooler features an Asetek design that delivers not only RGB lighting but clean looks. Like the majority of Asetek-based liquid coolers, this one uses a closed-loop design. While this offering has changed little from the base Asetek design, XPG opted for high-performance fans which, while RGB, still deliver surprisingly strong performance. However, let's take a closer look at what XPG is offering before we get to that.

Packaging

A quick look at the box shows XPG was willing to splurge a bit by offering full-color packaging that gives potential buyers a good look at what they are getting. It is also worth noting that the cooler lists full compatibility with every motherboard manufacturer's RGB sync software right on front. A quick flip gives us a look at the supported CPU sockets and specifications of the cooler, which oddly enough only supports AM4 for AMD according to the box. A quick turn to the left results in a box panel that lists the cooler's various features, including its hassle-free installation, FDB fan bearings, etc.


This panel has a QR code and shows off some more of that ARGB illuminated goodness while listing the Asetek origins of the cooler. Finally, the last side of the box just shows a graph detailing the fan speed, airflow, and noise levels, as noted by XPG. While interesting, the data doesn't really mean a whole lot for the typical end user.

Contents

Ah, the lovable and all too familiar cardboard tray. It does its job, and it does it well; thus, the cardboard tray once again makes a return with the XPG Levante 240. I can't really complain considering it's a proven solution, but I would have appreciated a thin foam sheet on top. Oh well, the packaging is solid, and the cooler arrived safe and sound, and that is all that matters.


The cooler supports the sockets you would expect, including Intel's mainstream and HEDT systems, along with AMD's AM4 platform. Surprisingly, the box does not list support for AMD's other platforms, which is odd but not entirely unexpected. AM3 and the other platforms are quite old and outdated at this point.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 8x Radiator screws
• 8x Radiator screw washers
• 8x Fan screws
• 4x LGA115x / LGA1366 mounting standoff
• 4x LGA 2011 / LGA 2066 mounting standoff
• 4x Thumbscrews caps
• 4x AM4 standoff screws
• 2x 120 mm ARGB fans
• 2x Double-sided foam tape
• 1x AMD bracket
• 1x Intel bracket
• 2x Fan power cables
• 2x ARGB cables
• 1x Intel backplate
• 1x Pre-filled liquid cooler
• 1x User's manual