In this year's DIY assembly hardware market, the high-performance CPU all-in-one liquid cooling cooler has undoubtedly won the favor of many players. Today, we bring you a detailed review of the latest DA360 PRO all-in-one liquid cooler of Overclocking Three, and see if it can easily overpower the high-performance i7-14700K processor.
Packaging & Accessories
The packaging of the OC Triple DA360 PRO CHIRON Digital Display Edition is quite exquisite, with an eye-catching color print of the liquid cooling radiator printed on the front, and the model and feature introduction are clear and straightforward. On the left side of the back, the technical information of the DA360 PRO is prominently marked, highlighting its powerful heat dissipation capabilities. On the right side of the back, the features of the product are introduced in multiple Chinese languages, please log in to the official website to view, so that consumers can quickly understand the product details. The interior adopts a molded foam structure to effectively protect the water-cooled radiator from damage during transportation, and all accessories are properly secured and wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent scratches.
In terms of accessories, the overclocking triple DA360 PRO CHIRON digital display version provides a wealth of accessories to meet the needs of different users. In addition to the main body water cooler, three high-quality PWM fans are fixed directly to the radiator. Cold head buckles, EX90 silicone grease, multi-gauge screws and instructions are all available.
Appearance and design
First of all, we have to mention the exterior design of the overclocking triple DA360 PRO CHIRON digital display version. This liquid cooler has a low-key and versatile black look, giving the overall feeling of simplicity and atmosphere. The radiator has been pre-installed with a milky white translucent fan, and the light is soft and bright after the light is turned on, and the color transition is natural, without obvious faults. The fan room is connected by hidden cables, and only one cable is used to connect to the motherboard, which is not only neat and beautiful, but also greatly reduces the time of cable management during installation.
The cold head section is one of the highlights of this radiator. DA360 PRO is equipped with a circular digital display on the cold head, which can display the CPU temperature in real time, as well as the brand logo and series logo of overclocking three. The screen is also surrounded by an RGB infinity mirror design, which looks excellent when the lights are turned on, and the edges are clear and distinct, giving people a high-end water-cooled visual experience. The screen itself also supports 270° rotation, which can easily adjust the orientation to meet the different needs of users.
It adopts three new self-developed high-performance ceramic water pumps with overclocking three, with a large-size pure copper base, accurately covering the CPU core heating source, and a 3000R high-speed silent pump, which can obtain perfect head output, thereby providing more powerful cooling efficiency and easily suppressing high-performance processors.
The DA360 PRO uses a standard thickness of 27mm aluminum radiators, and claims to have thickened the core of the radiators, which significantly increases the area of the heat dissipation fins and thus enhances the heat dissipation efficiency. As a key component of heat exchange, the optimized cooling process makes the overall heat dissipation performance better, which can effectively cope with the heat dissipation needs of high-performance processors under high loads.
In order to simplify the installation process and improve the overall aesthetics, the DA360 PRO has a hidden cable connection between the fans. This design not only reduces the clutter of the cables, but also makes the entire radiator look neater. In addition, it can be easily connected to the motherboard with only one end cable, further enhancing the ease of installation. In addition to its outstanding performance, DA360 PRO also pays attention to the synchronization and aesthetics of lighting effects. The pre-installed ARGB fan supports direct connection to multiple fans and can be synchronized with the motherboard or other hardware that supports ARGB lighting.
The heatsink is pre-installed with three 120mm HDB bearing ARGB fans, which not only support ARGB lighting, but also provide excellent performance. The speed range is between 500~2200 RPM, the maximum air pressure can reach 3.2 mmH2O, the maximum air volume can reach 75.8 CFM, and the maximum noise is controlled within 33.7 db (A). This configuration not only ensures sufficient air volume for heat dissipation, but also keeps the operating noise low, providing users with an efficient and quiet user experience.
Installation experience
In terms of installation, the overclocking triple DA360 PRO CHIRON digital display version also performs well. It is installed in a manner similar to air cooling, and the whole installation process is fairly simple. Taking the LGA1700 platform as an example, users first need to install the base and four limit studs on the motherboard, then install two cold head fixing tabs, and finally fix the cold head on it. The base is fixed with limit studs, so it can be installed even when the chassis is upright, which is very user-friendly. Although the cold head is only fixed with two screws, the measured pressure reaches 21.2KGf, which can reduce the thermal resistance of the silicone grease as much as possible and improve the heat dissipation effect. I once praised the overclocking designer who was willing to study when I tested the K4 heatsink, and his idea of designing the connection stud into one thick wire and one thin wire was very successful, and he successfully realized that one set of studs can handle two platforms.
The wiring of the OC 3DA360 PRO is very simple due to the deep design, first of all, it requires a USB2.0 connector to read the CPU temperature data of the motherboard, a 3-pin cold head power, a 4-pin power supply to three fans, and a 3-pin ARGB connector can be connected through two adapters.
Instructions for using the temperature display function:
App Installation:
1. Automatic download: After the power cord of the temperature display module is connected, wait for a while, the system will automatically pop up the download dialog box, and select the save path to download.
2. Manual download: You can visit the official website (www.pccooler.cn) of Overclocking III, find the corresponding product on the product page, open the details page, and download the application at the "Data Download".
App Installation:
1. Unzip the downloaded file, double-click the app to install,
2. After the installation is completed, open the app to turn on the temperature display function.
3. Left-click the taskbar icon to customize the display of Celsius or Fahrenheit units.
4. Right-click the taskbar icon to display the current number of connected devices and exit the app, after the app exits, the device will not display the temperature.
Note: You need to connect the USB2.0 header to the motherboard, install the software and open the software to turn on the temperature display function.
Lighting effect display
First of all, after the host is powered on, you can find that the DA360 PRO defaults to RGB rainbow mode for light display, and it is 100% seamless with MSI's MSI CENTER APP software, which can achieve various modes of lighting effect matching through the glare lighting effect of the software.
CPU Temperature Mode Lighting Effects:
MSI CENTER has a CPU temperature mode lighting effect, after selecting this lighting effect, you can realize the lighting effect change in different temperature ranges, from green-blue-purple in the low temperature area, and finally in the red high temperature area, which will be more intuitive with the sea view room case.
Performance measurement
Next, let's take a look at the actual performance of the overclocked triple DA360 PRO CHIRON digital display version. For this review, we tested it with an i7-14700K processor and an MSI MPG B760M EDGE TI WIFI Blade Titanium motherboard. With the default settings, the i7-14700K's power consumption can easily exceed 300W, which is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the heatsink.
In the AIDA64 single-bake FPU test, we recorded the temperature rise of the CPU. Under the pressure of the overclocked triple DA360 PRO Julang digital display version, the core temperature of the i7-14700K is only 88°C, which is quite good. When the 0x123 microcode function of the MSI motherboard is turned on and the CEP is turned off to achieve voltage reduction, the CPU power drops to about 250W, and the core temperature is as low as 78°C, which can be said to be very cool.
It's called the real feeling of the beast
The application of water cooling radiators is still relatively early, and there are dozens of used models. I want to make a summary of the impression that the overclocking three DA360 PRO Julang digital display version gave me: first of all, its cold head is optimized to be the smallest, and the diameter is not larger than the CPU base of the intel motherboard, which is good for its platform compatibility; The second is its optimized fastener, which makes the installation and maintenance of the radiator very simple; AGAIN, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OVERCLOCKING TRIPLE DA360 PRO CHIRON DIGITAL DISPLAY VERSION IS INDEED UNQUESTIONABLE; In the end, its price pulls the cold head digital display technology into the 500 yuan range, as a gamer, I thank the overclocking three for their efforts.
summary
To sum up, the overclocked triple DA360 PRO CHIRON digital display all-in-one liquid cooling radiator performs well in terms of appearance, installation, performance, and noise control. It achieves the basic appearance of high-end water cooling at a lower cost, while ensuring a relatively good performance experience. For users who want both performance and looks, but don't want to spend too much, this liquid cooling radiator is undoubtedly an option worth considering. Whether it's for everyday use or overclocking challenges, it's easy to handle, allowing you to enjoy high performance while also feeling the joy of DIY.