be quiet! Silent Loop 360 Cooler Review

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

It is perhaps no surprise that we are scoring the be quiet! Silent Loop 360 the same as its smaller brother, the Silent Loop 240, as it is overall a very impressive product.

For starters, it is good-looking – I particularly like the brushed-finish to the pump/waterblock, while the Pure Wings 2 fans are similarly easy on the eyes.

Installation is also a doddle as the Silent Loop 360 uses the same method as Alphacool's Eisbaer liquid coolers and this means you will be up and running in no time.

Performance is just marginally worse than the Eisbaer 360, though, but that still means the Silent Loop 360 is very competitive. I would say it just edges the Eisbaer in the acoustics department, too, but neither cooler is loud enough for noise to be an issue.

So, overall, we are happy to recommend the be quiet! Silent Loop 360. It looks good, is easy to install and performs very well. Those looking to expand their loop down-the-line, or those just after the best raw performance figures, may want to look at the Alphacool Eisbaer 360 instead, but the Silent Loop 360 is still a very good option for those wanting a big liquid cooler.

You can buy one for £149.99 from Overclockers UK HERE.

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Pros

• Good-looking.
• Easy to install.
• Very good performance.
• Easy on the ears.
• G1/4 fittings used.

Cons

• Alphacool's Eisbaer is easier to expand, and also cools marginally better.

KitGuru says: For those looking for a big-yet-beautiful liquid cooler, the Silent Loop 360 is a very good option to have.

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