EKWB EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB AIO Review – Great Performance

Epilogue

The EK Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB is a high-performance AIO, especially at increased fan speeds. From 30 dBA and higher, it takes second place behind the Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos, which achieves tremendous performance levels, thanks to the fantastic cooling fans that it uses. CM’s fans might not have a full daisy chain option, including ARGB cables, but they are highly noise efficient, meaning that they can spin at high RPM while keeping noise output, which is a massive asset in the normalized noise tests. I am tempted to try CM’s fans on the Nucleus, but the day only has 24 hours, and I have so many reviews to deal with, so there is no time for experimentation, although I love messing with hardware.

If you want a highly capable AIO and don’t mind spending more, the EK Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB is an excellent choice. The MasterLiquid 360 Atmos offers a bit higher performance, but the significant difference is mostly at low fan speeds. Between these two, the selection can be challenging, with the CM offering the ARGB hub, but on the other hand, the Nucleus has a full daisy chain option for its fans so that it won’t challenge you during installation and cable management. If you want to focus on pure performance per price, the DeepCool Infinity Series LT720 360mm has no opponent, thanks to its good performance and affordable price tag.

I am starting to have lots of fun testing AIOs since they are not as time-consuming to evaluate compared to other parts, including PSUs, CPUs, and GPUs. Moreover, many of you are wondering which is the best cooling solution for your system, and through my methodology, I provide you with the complete picture. I want to emphasize that only temperature readings reveal one-third of the evaluation. You must also include the average CPU frequency and power consumption in the equation to make a fair comparison. Having the lowest temperature by dropping the CPU’s frequency to 100-200 MHz lower, leading to lower power output, doesn’t mean anything to me.

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