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Using the screws provided, fasten the fans to the radiator and connect the cables in a daisy chain. The end of the daisy chain cable can then be connected to the extension cable which allows the connection of the fan PWM cable and D-RGB cable to the motherboard headers or to a standalone fan/RGB hub. Find a suitable place in your case to install the radiator. Installing the EK-Nucleus AIO is a straightforward process, Novice users should find it easy enough to follow the manual and install the cooler without hitting any problems. Overall installation time is between 15-20 minutes depending on the user's installation skill level/experience. To reduce cable clutter and the number of headers that need to be utilized on the motherboard or fan controller, EK-Loop FPT fans allow daisy-chaining.
All testing is performed at a 23C ambient room temperature. Multiple thermal tests are run on each CPU to test the cooler in a variety of conditions, and acoustic measurements are taken with each result. These tests include:The pump is mounted in an ABS moulded plastic housing with an RGB-illuminated removable and rotatable top cover which is held in place magnetically. The pump is PWM controlled with a duty cycle range of between 20%-100%, at maximum speed the pump runs at 3100 RPM. Wiring connections to the pump include a 4-pin PWM cable and a 3-pin 5v D-RGB connection. We can see that fan’s height is the same as the height of the raised portion of the radiator (25mm). They sit in a flushed line, almost a uniform layout view. Radiator Tubing (Image By Tech4Gamers) With the fans running at maximum RPM the EK-Nucleus sits in the middle of our results with a maximum noise output of 54dBA. It is a little on the loud side but not out of the ordinary for a 360mm AIO. However, The Arctic Liquid Freezer II and the Thermaltake Toughliquid ARGB Sync are the exceptions to that rule.
A special tool is included that allows users to screw down and tighten the stand-offs easily without hurting their fingers. This is another benefit to the user experience while mounting this AIO. The circular design is not just another pretty face, as the top allows the user to re-orient the D-RGB badge logo regardless of the direction in which the cooler is installed. The orientation can be changed in 90-degree increments, so the user can remove the top and turn it to position the logo in the right way. Thus, no matter the angle used to install the AIO cooler, it will always offer clean and aligned aesthetics. Let’s begin with noise output as this will give us a good indication of what to expect from thermal performance based on noise. The circular design is not just another »pretty face«, as the top allows the user to re-orient the D-RGB badge logo regardless of the direction in which the cooler is installed. The orientation can be changed in 90-degree increments, so the user can remove the top and turn it to position the logo in the right way. Thus, no matter the angle used to install the AIO cooler, it will always offer clean and aligned aesthetics.
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The second connector is a standard 3-pin 5V digital RGB connector. Pump Male RGB Connector (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Taken as a whole the EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB is an all-around very impressive cooler with outstanding thermal performance, great build quality and decent looks, it’s simple to install and control RGB lighting. If I was in the market for a 360mm AIO right now, it would be on my final shortlist. Those results are with the pre-applied thermal paste. I will retest with thermal paste in the box (can't remember the brand, sorry!), or the Noctua Nt-h2 I have, but if temps are this good then I won't even need to. I had the Alpenfohn mounted vertically in the front of the case, as it ran colder there. This AIO has no problem being top mounted and shifts warm air really well.
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However, if you want the all-singing all-dancing AIO with an LCD screen, EK has you covered with the EK-Nucleus CR360 Vision D-RGB which is equipped with a 5.3-inch 24-bit LCD IPS panel. There is a significant increase in price with the LCD version which is listed on the EK store at around €195 but compared with other LCD coolers from rival manufacturers this looks a fair price. The EK-Nucleus AIO comes pre-installed with reinforced and sleeved rubber tubing, now featuring finer threads, each fitted with an aluminium cover to ensure they're ultra-durable. Improved fitting positions allow for easy installation and adjustment of the rubber tubing, making the new EK-Nucleus AIO suitable for even the tightest spaces. In all, ASUS’ ROG RYOU III 240mm and 360mm CPU coolers are a mixed bag. There are things that we love about these coolers, and there are things that we don’t like about them, so let’s start with the good things. We added a radiator cover to enhance our CPU cooler’s aesthetics and clearly showcase its clean lines. We also updated the rubber tubing, which now features fine nylon mesh sleeves. The improved position of rotary fittings on the other side, which are now placed next to each other, allows the EK-Nucleus AIO to be installed in even the tightest spaces.
We have tested the EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 LUX D-RGB on the AMD AM5 platform. Installation on AM5 is straightforward and convenient. Some key steps are:This cooler does not have a dedicated RGB controller. Users would need a supporting motherboard. This lighting is compatible with: Due to the increased cooling requirements of the latest generation of both Intel and AMD CPUs, we have decided to discontinue the EK-Nucleus AIO Lux 120mm. EK recommends 240mm AIO solutions as the minimum requirement for both Intel i5-13600K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X to ensure the best performance of your CPU. EK-OmniLink – allows daisy chaining of multiple fans, thus reducing cable clutter and greatly easing cable management. The Omni-Link ecosystem of interconnects will be greatly expanded in the near future, allowing additional benefits to users. It uses Micro-fit 8-pin connectors between products.The EK-OmniLink design resolves the cable clutter issues of unifying the connection of multiple fans onto a single PWM and D-RGB header while still maintaining full flexibility if the user wants to remove a single fan from the chain. EK-Loop FPT Fans
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