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Asetek responds with a copper redesign said to be “optimised for the latest AMD and Intel processors.” The pump now features a three-phase motor touting higher flow and quieter operation, the rubber tubes tout a larger internal diameter, while the HEX tubes and tanks are also said to offer wider and smoother flow paths within the pump to reduce impedance. Those hoping for a larger, square cold plate have had their prayers answered. Nothing out of the ordinary as far as radiator and fan combinations are concerned, and it is in the pump department that Ryuo III sets itself apart. The trio of 120mm ROG AF 12S PWM fans has some fun detailing to go with the RGB illumination, and each blower offers speeds of between 300 and 2,200RPM, creating 70CFM airflow.

There’s no option to refill, but the entire package is backed by an excellent six-year warranty as standard. The radiator, measuring 399.5mm x 120mm x 30mm, comes pre-attached to the 89mm x 89mm x 68.3mm water block via 400mm of sleeved rubber tubing, with articulating fittings at the CPU end.

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The one caveat is the black fan screws, though they don’t detract from the overall finish.Īsus’s paintwork is a good quality throughout with consistent whites, and the bundle includes just about everything you need for a simple setup, including a three-way splitter for the fans, plus four-way for aRGB. Asus’s fixtures and fittings are all individually wrapped, the radiator is covered by full-length plastic caps to prevent any damage to the aluminium fins during transit, and all the cables are colour-matched to maintain the snow-white theme. Presentation, as you’d expect at this price point, is a little more thorough than the average AIO. With that in mind, the top-end 360 model comes in a choice of black or white colour schemes, making for an eye-catching fit irrespective of theme. Rather, it’s a showpiece, or the cherry atop a build designed to turn heads. It hasn’t escaped our attention that you can buy a highly capable Core i5 for similar money, but the ROG Ryuo III clearly isn’t intended for budget builds. Available in either 240 or 360 formats (sorry, no 280 just yet) priced at £250 and £300, respectively, the new-look duo attempts to outmuscle a raft of competitors through the inclusion of an 8th generation Asetek pump. Enthusiasts are now expected to spend well in excess of a hundred pounds on an all-in-one cooler, though if you’re entertaining, say, an RTX 4090 and Core i9-13900K, there’s evidently room in the budget to go above and beyond.Īsus is no stranger to that sentiment, and the Taiwanese giant’s latest ROG Ryuo III coolers are aimed squarely at the ultra-high-end. This is a market that has become increasingly competitive in recent years, and in a way, all the more absurd. AMD and Intel going toe-to-toe for the crown of fastest desktop processor has left little on the table, and as both tech giants continue push the envelope with regards to power, performance and heat, there’s opportunity for cooler manufacturers to flaunt more elaborate solutions for the very best chips. Jump to: Installation | Performance | ConclusionĬompetition is literally hotting up in the high-end CPU stakes.

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