Alphacool Eisbaer 360 Expandable AIO Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. The Installation Process4. Testing Methodology5. Performance and Comparisons6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Alphacool continues to impress us with its Eisbaer series, and today we looked at the Eisbaer 360.

I'll start with the negative aspect of the Eisbaer – it is not the best looking piece of kit on the market. It wasn't when we first reviewed the 240mm model last October, and it still isn't now. For those who take system aesthetics very seriously, this might be a bit of a sticking point.

That said, there is still a lot going for the Eisbaer 360. For one, it is very easy to install – just attach a mounting bracket and some screws and you are essentially good to go.

Performance is also very strong, as the Eisbaer 360 came either 1st or 2nd place across both our tests. We didn't get to test with a GPU block hooked-up today but we are sure a 360mm radiator is enough cooling power for your processor and graphics.

Noise levels are also worth talking about as the Eisbaer 360 is nice and quiet, and only becomes slightly noticeable with the fans running at full speed. I've used much louder AIOs in my time and this is definitely one of the better ones.

So, all-in-all, the Alphacool Eisbaer 360 is very impressive. It may not be the best-looking cooler on the market, and users who don't want to expand their loop down the line could save some cash by going for a sealed AIO, but those looking to tinker with their cooling setup won't find much wrong with the Eisbaer 360.

You can buy one for £119.99 from Aquatuning UK HERE.

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Pros

• Expandable.
• Very good performance.
• Easy to install.
• Acoustics are not a concern at all.

Cons

• Not the best looking cooler on the market.
• More expensive than traditional, sealed AIOs

KitGuru says: The Alphacool Eisbaer 360 is a great starting point for those looking to get into the world of custom watercooling. It will cool your CPU very well, and in a few months you can easily add an extra radiator or your GPU to the loop with minimum hassle.

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