Details
The Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora HPE Edition 360 CPU AIO is an AIO liquid cooler with a 360 mm full copper HPE radiator and three 120mm fans. It fits AMD AM4, AM5, TR4, sTRX4, sWRX8 and SP6 and Intel LGA 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, 2011-3 and 2066, plus the older Intel sockets listed under Properties. It arrives pre-assembled and pre-filled, and its quick-release fastener lets you expand the loop with additional components.
Properties
- Intel sockets
- LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, 2011-3, 2066
- AMD sockets
- AM4, AM5, SP6, sTRX4, sWRX8, TR4
- Radiator
- 360 mm NexXxos ST30 HPE, 391.5 x 124 x 30 mm (+/- 3%)
- Fans in the box
- 3 x 120mm Rise Aurora, 0-2500 rpm
- Pump
- DC-LT 2, 2600 rpm (+/- 10%)
- Tubes
- 40 cm, 12.7/7.6 mm TPV, expandable by quick release
Fit
The box holds one mounting set for AMD and one for Intel. The manual has mounting chapters for Intel 1156, 1155, 1151, 1150, 1200, 1700 and 1851, for Intel 2011, 2011-3 and 2066, and for AMD AM4 and TR4. The first Intel group uses the included backplate, which sticks to the mainboard with its adhesive strips, and AM4 needs the original backplate of the mainboard. Among the AMD parts the manual shows a TR4 mounting set. It has no chapter for AM5, SP6, sTRX4 or sWRX8, which are on Alphacool's current compatibility list. The manual also covers AM3+, AM3, AM2+ and AM2, which that list no longer names. A mounting kit for 2011-3 Narrow ILM (Alphacool art. no. 12531) is available separately.
Before mounting, remove the protective film from the cooling plate and any remaining thermal paste from the CPU, then apply a pea-sized blob of the included thermal compound to the center of the CPU. Tighten the screws crosswise and hand-tight only, without tools. The window on the pump has to face upwards, or the Alphacool logo has to read from the front, so the pump does not run dry.
A pre-filled custom loop
This water cooling has what Alphacool calls the extremely powerful NexXxos HPE Performance radiator, which is equipped with the high-throughput Aurora Rise fans. Its components come from the classic DIY water cooling sector, and for the most part they are also used in the enterprise products for servers. Alphacool describes the result as a powerful all-in-one water cooling solution that is as easy to install as an AIO, but offers the performance of a custom loop.
New HPE radiator!
The NexXxos ST30 HPE Radiator is built from the same materials as the previous NexXxos models but, as Alphacool puts it, technically goes one step further. Due to its compressed internal structure, the number of water channels and copper fins could be increased. This means that a larger volume of water is in direct contact with the cooling fins, and Alphacool says heat transfer is improved enormously. The higher number of fin rows and their shortening also mean the cooling surface is used much more efficiently.
The numbers are Alphacool's own. Its comparative tests with the conventional NexXxos radiator have shown that a performance increase of 4.5K is possible when using the HPE radiator. At higher ambient temperatures and higher fan speeds the gap is said to increase progressively, up to a possible 6K. Alphacool names no CPU, load or flow rate for these tests.
Radiator & Pump
As with all Alphacool products, the base of the cooler is made of nickel-plated copper. Alphacool's text calls it the radiator base. It is equipped with very fine cooling fins that are distributed over the entire base. A nozzle plate ensures an accelerated flow over them, which increases cooling performance. The water flow is optimized so that all areas of the base are evenly cooled. The pump in the Eisbaer LT Aurora cooler unit is the DC-LT 2, which is very compact and small. Alphacool says it offers enough power to integrate another component such as a GPU water cooler or another radiator into the circuit.
Fan
In addition to a wide control range, the Alphacool Rise Aurora fan also offers digital aRGB LED lighting that Alphacool calls outstanding. The individually controllable 5V aRGB LEDs, paired with the special design of the fan, create unique effects. Via the 4-pin PWM connection the fan can be controlled from 0 to 2500 rpm. In addition, it offers a zero control: the fan can be regulated down to 0 rpm and then starts at approx. 350 rpm. Alphacool describes the fan as almost silent at 800 rpm, while it still offers a good airflow (118.9 m³/h) paired with a high static pressure (3.17mm/H₂O). Those two figures are the maximum values in the table below. The radiator takes 3x fans on one side or 6x on both sides.
DIY connectors and ES hoses
The hose connections come from the normal DIY segment and therefore use a G1/4 thread, so you can easily swap them out. The black TPV tube, like the connectors, comes from the Alphacool ES series, which is primarily installed in servers and workstations. The hose does not need plasticizers and, in contrast to classic PVC hoses, does not deform even at high temperatures. The quick-release fastener is not made of heavy brass, but of nylon, which Alphacool calls extremely light, durable and robust. It is compatible with many other models from the Alphacool product line.
Full digital aRGB lighting
The cooler-pump assembly and the fans are fully equipped with Digital RGB LEDs, also known as addressable RGB or aRGB. Extensive effects can be set with the included controller or a digital RGB controller on the mainboard. Of course, the illuminated polar bear on the cooler pump unit provides what Alphacool calls a nice visual effect.
How to connect everything
The cooler is sealed and filled when it arrives, with the tube, connectors and quick release fitted, so it needs no fittings. To expand the loop, unscrew the quick release. The manual warns that 2 - 3 drops of water can escape and calls that normal.
The fan cables plug into the included Y-adapter 4-Pin PWM, which goes to the mainboard or your fan controller. The 3-pin connector of the pump goes to the supplied Digital RGB controller or directly to the mainboard. For easier control via a controller, the fans and the pump can be connected in series as a daisy chain. That ensures clean wiring of the individual LED components. Without the controller, the lighting connects to the mainboard through the 3-Pin JST to 3-Pin 5V adapter. The manual's warning for that step: do not connect it to a 12V RGB header.
Technical data radiator
| L x W x H | 391.5 x 124 x 30 mm (+/- 3%) |
| Material cooling fins, pre-chambers (antechambers) & cooling channels | copper |
| Material threads | brass |
| Material outer housing (outer case) | stainless steel |
| Threads (connections) | 2x G1/4 |
| Possible fan size | 120 mm |
| Possible fan assembly (assignment) | 3x one-sided / 6x both-sided |
| Pressure tested | 0.8 bar |
| Maximum working temperature | 60 °C |
| Fin density (fin spacing) | 18 FPI |
Technical data cooler with pump
| L x W x H | 66 x 66 x 69 mm |
| Material cooler bottom | nickel plated copper |
| Material cooler top (housing) & reservoir | nylon, acrylic |
| Threads | 2x G1/4 (+ 1x Fillport G1/4) |
| Pump type | DC-LT2 |
| Pump speed | 2600 rpm (+/- 10%) |
| Head of delivery | 1 m |
| Maximum flow rate | 72 L/h |
| Voltage | 6-13.5V DC |
| Power consumption | 3.2 W |
| Pressure tested | 0.8 bar |
| Maximum working temperature | 60 °C |
These are the values of Alphacool's current page and data sheet. Earlier Alphacool specifications for this pump gave a head of 0.95m, a maximum flow of 75L/hr, 12Vdc and a power consumption of 4W.
Technical data fans
| L x W x H | 120 x 120 x 25 mm |
| Speed (rotation speed) | 0-2500 rpm (+/- 10%) |
| Bearing (fan bearings) | Sleeve Bearing |
| Connection | 4-Pin PWM |
| Cable length | 40 cm |
| Voltage | 12V DC |
| Current consumption | 0.65A (0.72 max) |
| Static pressure | 3.17 mm/H₂O |
| Max. air flow | 118.9 m³/h |
| Noise (volume) | max. 31.5 dB(A) |
| Number of digital aRGB LEDs | 20 |
Technical data liquid
| Color | clear |
| Ingredient 1 | distilled water (CAS number 7732-18-5) |
| Ingredient 2 | Glysantin (CAS number 1017-21-1) |
| Working temperatures | 15 °C / +90 °C |
Technical data quick-release coupling
| Dimensions | 95 x 27 mm |
| Material | Nylon |
| Tube size | 12.7/7.6 mm |
| Color | black |
Technical data connectors
| Dimensions (connection straight) | 24 x 18 mm |
| Quantity (connection straight) | 2x |
| Dimensions (connection 90°) | 35 x 27 x 17 mm |
| Quantity (connection 90°) | 2x |
| Tube size | 12.7/7.6 mm |
| Material | brass |
Technical data tube
| Length | 40 cm |
| Material | TPV (EPDM/PP) |
| Tube size | 12.7/7.6 mm |
| Hardness grade | 35 Shore-A to 50 Shore-D |
| Maximum working temperature | -50 to +155 °C |
| Color | black |
Notes
- Alphacool's note on application: use only clear, transparent water cooling fluids. The particles and additives in Pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage water cooling products such as radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can also void the manufacturer's warranty.
- The manual says topping up the coolant is normally not necessary. If you expand the circuit, for example with a GPX Eiswolf graphics card cooler, it advises checking the water level. The fill port on the cooler is provided for filling.
In the box
- 1x Eisbaer Aurora HPE Edition 360 CPU AIO (radiator, fan & cooler)
- 1x Mounting set AMD
- 1x Mounting set Intel
- 1x Thermal compound
- 12x M3x5 case mounting screws
- 12x M3x30 fan screws
- 1x Y-adapter 4-Pin PWM
- 1x Digital RGB controller
- 1x 3-Pin JST to 3-Pin 5V adapter
Alphacool's manual and Data sheet are both PDFs.
