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CPU Cooler Industry Releases: ID-Cooling Air Cooler, Lian Li Liquid AIO, and Seven-Model Roundup Published

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A new wave of CPU coolers has arrived, spanning affordable air towers to premium liquid AIOs with OLED screens. Here is the breakdown of the latest performance and features.

ID-Cooling FROZN A620 SLK Air Cooler

ID-Cooling has released the FROZN A620 SLK, a single-tower CPU air cooler available on Amazon for $49.99.

Design and Specifications
  • Type: Single-tower, hybrid design
  • Dimensions: 160mm (H) x 122mm (W) x 133mm (D)
  • Weight: 1300g (including fans/hardware)
  • Heat Pipes: Six 6mm diameter copper pipes
  • Base: Nickel-plated copper and aluminum
  • Fin Stack: 56 aluminum fins
  • TDP Rating: 260W
  • Socket Compatibility: LGA1954, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4
  • Warranty: 3 years
Fan Configuration

The cooler uses two counter-rotating fans.

  • Front Fan (AF-120 SLIM): 120mm x 15mm. Speed: 500-1850 RPM. Airflow: 62.2 CFM. Static Pressure: 1.36 mmH2O. Noise: 33.9 dB.
  • Center Fan (AK-120-K): 120mm x 25mm. Speed: 0-2500 RPM. Airflow: 79.7 CFM. Static Pressure: 3.69 mmH2O. Noise: 31 dB.
  • Both fans use hydraulic bearings and 4-pin PWM connectors.
Performance Data (AMD Ryzen 9 9900X)
  • Idle Temperature: 42.8°C (fans ~850 RPM)
  • Load Temperature (AIDA64): 72.3°C (average), with low variance between average and peak.
  • CPU Speed: ~5.2 GHz across all cores under load.
  • VRM Temperature: ~8°C warmer than the best air cooler tested in the same review.
  • Fan Speed (Load): Front fan: 1413 RPM; Center fan: 1605 RPM (peaks up to 2300 RPM).
  • Noise Level: Maximum 52 dB under load.
Features

The single-tower design reportedly occupies space similar to a dual-tower cooler while offering increased fin surface area. The 15mm-thick front fan is designed to avoid RAM interference, granting full access to all DIMM slots. The center fan counter-rotates relative to the front fan. Installation uses a universal bracket system compatible with Intel and AMD sockets, and the product includes a screwdriver for access through the fin stack.

Lian Li Hydroshift II 360P OLED Curved Liquid Cooler

Lian Li has launched the Hydroshift II 360P OLED Curved (Model: GHS20LDC36PB), a liquid CPU cooler with an MSRP of $339.99. It is available in black or white.

Specifications
  • Socket Support: Intel LGA 1851/1700, AMD AM5/AM4
  • Radiator: 400 x 122 x 24mm aluminum, single-wave, 24 FPI
  • Fans: Three UNI Fan P28 V2 (120 x 124 x 28mm). Speed: 200-3000 RPM. Airflow: 117 CFM. Static Pressure: 8.31 mmH2O. Noise: 38.6 dB(A).
  • Pump: 1600-2800 RPM, PWM controlled
  • Display: 6.67-inch curved OLED, 1048x2288 resolution, 450 nits, 60Hz, motorized tilt (0-45°) and height adjustment (18mm)
  • Tubing: 450mm rubber, sleeved, with adjustable brackets for concealment
  • Warranty: 6 years on AIO, 3 years on OLED/fans
Performance Data
  • Idle Temperature: 42.7°C
  • Load Temperature: 61.3°C average CPU package (63°C max)
  • CPU Speed: 5.247 GHz under load
  • VRM Temperature: 58°C (lowest among liquid coolers tested in the same review)
  • Fan Speed (Load): 1356 RPM
  • Noise Level: 45 dB(A) under load. Pump noise was described as audible but low.
Features

The OLED screen can be split into up to three panels to display stats or 3D animations, controlled via L-Connect 3 software. The screen is motorized to tilt up to 45° and adjust vertically by 18mm. Tubing is routed along the radiator side and can be adjusted to align with the CPU socket. UNI Fan P28 V2 fans are linkable with simplified wiring and side lighting.

Seven-Model Roundup: 360mm AIO Coolers with Displays

A comprehensive roundup compared seven 360mm all-in-one liquid coolers with pump-mounted displays: ASRock Challenger 360 Digital, ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD, Cooler Master MasterLiquid Core Nex Digital 360, CPS PCCOOLER GT360M ARGB Display, DeepCool Spartacus 360, Enermax Liqmax IV 360, and Sudokoo Energlo 360.

"All seven coolers deliver similar real-world performance." – Reviewer Verdict

Test System & Methodology
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
  • Motherboard: ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi
  • Thermal Tests: 100% fan speed & noise-normalized (40 dBA)
  • OC Profile: Manual all-core 5.2 GHz at 1.3V & AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)
Acoustic Performance (Max Speed)
  • ASRock Challenger 360 Digital: 47 dBA (Quietest)
  • Enermax Liqmax IV 360: 48 dBA
  • CPS PCCOOLER GT360M: 51 dBA
  • ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD: 52 dBA
  • Cooler Master MasterLiquid Core Nex Digital: 52 dBA
  • Sudokoo Energlo 360: 53 dBA
  • DeepCool Spartacus 360: 55 dBA
Thermal Performance (Max Fan Speed, 5.2 GHz)

All coolers performed within a narrow range of 59-61°C over ambient.

  • 59°C delta: CPS PCCOOLER GT360M, DeepCool Spartacus 360, Sudokoo Energlo 360
  • 60°C delta: ASRock Challenger 360 Digital, ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD, Cooler Master
  • 61°C delta: Enermax Liqmax IV 360
Thermal Performance (Noise-Normalized 40 dBA, 5.2 GHz)

The rankings shifted slightly at a fixed noise level.

  • Best: ASRock Challenger & Phantom Gaming: 63°C
  • Worst: Cooler Master MasterLiquid: 67°C
PBO Performance (Multiplier / Temperature Delta)
  • ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD: 52.5x / 63°C
  • ASRock Challenger 360 Digital: 52.5x / 64°C
  • DeepCool Spartacus 360: 52.5x / 65°C
  • Sudokoo Energlo 360: 52.5x / 66°C
  • Cooler Master / CPS PCCOOLER: 52.4x / 64°C
  • Enermax Liqmax IV 360: 52.4x / 66°C
Key Details & Pricing (UK Pricing; Rating out of 10)
  • ASRock Challenger 360 Digital (£88.99): 3-inch segment LED, daisy-chained fans. Rating: 8.5/10 (Best Value)
  • ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD (£169.99): 4-inch IPS LCD (480x480), single-frame fans. Rating: 7.5/10
  • Cooler Master MasterLiquid Core Nex Digital (£89.99): Hexagonal LED display, daisy-chained fans. Rating: 7/10
  • CPS PCCOOLER GT360M (£85.99): 5-inch IPS (320x240), daisy-chained fans. Rating: 8/10
  • DeepCool Spartacus 360 (£159.99): 4-inch IPS (480x480), single cable at pump. Rating: 7.5/10
  • Enermax Liqmax IV 360 (£56.54): Magnetic rotatable digital display. 3-year warranty. Rating: 7/10
  • Sudokoo Energlo 360 (£121.99): Segmented pump display (no software required). Rating: 7.5/10

Strategic Takeaway: The roundup concludes that the ASRock Challenger 360 Digital offers the best value, delivering high-end thermal performance at a significantly lower price point than its competitors.