Cryorig CRYO360 Liquid Cooler Review
Cryorig is back in action, and they have released air coolers and liquid coolers. We have got the CRYO360 black edition for testing. This cooler is available in white and black colors. The salient features include a 2.8” screen featuring 720×720 px resolution and 16.7 million colors. The Display screen is integrated into the block’s housing.
This cooler is compatible with Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115x/2011 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets. It is nice to see support for the LGA 2011 platform, although we are seeing almost all cooling manufacturers dropping this support.
This cooler comes with 3x high-performance fans that pack a style as well. Cryorig has focused on keeping things minimalistic. Its MSRP is USD 135, and it comes with a 3-year warranty.
Specifications
Packaging and Unboxing
The main packing box has a black color theme. It is a large-sized box. You can see a picture of the cooler. Salient features and specifications are also printed. The Egged carton inside the main box has the cooler and accessories for safe shipping.
Let’s see what is provided in the box.
- 1x Intel Backplate
- 4x Intel LGA2011 Standoff Screws
- 4x Intel Other Sockets Standoff Screws
- 2x AMD Mounting Brackets
- 4x Screws for AMD Brackets
- 4x Nuts
- 1x Thermal Paste Tube
- 12x Radiator Screws
- 1x User Manual
- 1x Safety Paper
Closer Look – Radiator
The three 120mm fans come pre-installed on the radiator. The fans have a minimalistic design. Each fan has a short length cable with a proprietary connector per cable. An adapter extension cable comes out from one fan to provide a single source of control.
The aluminum radiator has a dimension of 397x120x52mm (LxWxH) with the fans. The radiator has 20 FPI count and has 12 channels for the coolant flow inside the radiator. There is a gap of 105mm between the two mounting holes on opposite ends.
Cryorig has used black clamps, hiding the connection of barbs with the tube. A sticker label shows the serial number of the unit. Both tube connections have a significant gap between them.
I am showing the side view of the unit. The radiator has no branding on the side frame. The tube length is 380mm, which is shorter than what we are seeing in the competition. Cryorig uses rubber tubes with a nylon braided sleeve.
Pump Top
Let’s take a look at the design of the pump block.
The pump top or block has quite a large size, measuring 95x99x77.5mm. It is a circular or ring design. The top has an LCD screen integrated into the same housing. A diffuser can be seen on the border of the screen that is ARGB backlit.
The pump housing has a plain and simple layout with no stenciling or design elements around the circular housing.
Looking at the backside of the housing, you can see the 90ᵒ fittings with tube connection. The tube connections can be rotated to adjust for any user requirement. The tube area has an inset on the main housing.
3x flat cables can be seen coming out from one side of the housing above the base.
The pump is powered by a 4-pin PWM cable. The pump is rated for 800 to 2500 RPM ±10%. It is rated at 4.2W at 12VDC using 0.35A. The pump uses three phase motor. The display screen uses a 9-pin USB 2.0 header for software control. The ARGB lighting is controlled via standard 3-pin, 5V, ARGB connectors.
This cooler has a relatively large copper base. It has a protective cover that needs to be peeled off during installation. Cryorig has used a universal bracket that is pre-installed over the base.
Fans
This unit comes with three ARGB fans. Each fan has 9x blades. The fan blade assembly has a simple design. The ARGB lighting is provided via diffusers near the mounting corners only. Each mounting corner has an anti-vibration pad.
The ARGB diffusers also run to the side frame of the fan, providing a 3-way subtle outlook.
Each fan has two 8-pin proprietary headers. This allows the fans to be daisy-chained and be controlled via a single source.
A 4-armed assembly on the backside can be seen in the picture. Three arms have a slope design providing a focused flow. However, one flat arm actually disrupts this flow. The fans are made in China. No data is provided regarding the fan bearings. A fan is rated for 0.45A at 12VDC.
Cryorig has provided an adapter extension cable that has an 8-pin proprietary connector on one end and standard PWM and ARGB connectors on the opposite end.
Software
You can download C-FX software from the Cryorig website. The software is divide in three main pages. It starts with the overview page showing the sensor readings of various PC components. The hardware page lists a dedicated page for each component showing further details.
The device page is the main action area. I did not find this page and interface user-friendly. Cryorig needs to rethink and redo its approach, providing a user-friendly interface. The themes page does not show the previously used or loaded themes, despite having the provision for that.
File manager and theme editor are provided separately. It is a wise idea, but the theme editor is tedious. Screen brightness and screen rotation are provided on the main page. As you can see, the font size of the sensor is quite large by default. Although screen positioning is provided for each segment display, with the option to change the font size. But changing each segment’s font size is again tedious.
The pre-defined templates are pretty basic, and after using the File Manager on the first page, you will have to come to the theme editor to load that picture/video. For videos, the size must be less than 20MB and the resolution must be less than 1080p.
The above are some pictures of the screen in action.
Installation
We are not covering the details of installation. We only report any issues or observations recorded during installation. The installation on the AMD AM5 socket is a simple and convenient task. I have no observation to mention here.
Clearance
You need to ensure that your PC Case supports a 360mm AIO ina 397x120x52mm size.
A-RGB Lighting
This cooler uses standard connectors, which makes the A-RGB lighting compatible with the RGB sync technology of the motherboard manufacturers. I have tested the cooler onthe ASRock X870E NOVA WiFi motherboard and controlled the lighting using the PolyChrome Sync app. It was working flawlessly.
Testing
The following configuration is used for thermal testing:
- AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- ASRock X870E NOVA WiFi
- GSkill TridentZ NEO RGB 32GB 6400MHz CL30 DDR5 kit
- Maxsun B580 Graphics Card for Display
- Biwin X570 Pro 4TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
- Fractal Design ION+ 2P 860W Platinum PSU
- Thermaltake Core P6 TG Snow Edition in an open frame layout
Here is the settings table for testing:
| Settings | PBO Enabled for 243W |
| Clock (MHz) | Auto |
| Voltage (V) | Auto |
| Thermal Paste | Noctua NT-H2 |
| Thermal Paste Application | Dots Method |
| Test Run Time | 30 minutes |
| Idling Time | 10 minutes |
| All Fans Speed | 100% PWM Duty Cycle |
| Pump Speed | |
| Stress Software | CINEBENCH R23.2 |
| Monitoring Software | HWINFO64 |
I am reporting absolute temperature in the graph because the room temperature was at 22°C throughout the day. The testing is done on an open-air bench system. Once inside the chassis, the temperatures are expected to rise and would largely depend upon the optimal airflow inside the chassis.
Result
The cooler has performed quite well in our testing, and its noise output is also well-controlled. Cryorig has definitely delivered a good performance liquid cooler that has form as well.
Conclusion
It is good to see Cryorig making a comeback. They have introduced an air and liquid cooling solution. It seems like, for now, they are focused on the budget segment, particularly in the air cooling segment. I have tested their CRYO360 liquid cooler. This cooler is available in black and white editions. Its main feature is the display screen integrated into the pump top. Cryorig has provided a minimalistic design, and I appreciate the approach. This cooler is compatible with Intel LGA115x/1200/1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets. It is rated for 285W TDP. Cryorig has provided support for the 2011 socket as well.
The radiator is made of aluminum, measuring 397x120x52mm with installed fans. It has a 20 FPI count and 12 channels for coolant flow. Cryorig uses rubber tubes with nylon braided sleeves having a length of 380mm. The pump is PWM regulated and has a speed of 800 to 2500 RPM ±10%. It has a three-phase motor.
The screen module is the main feature of the unit. It is integrated right in the pump housing. It has a 2.8” panel operating at 720x740px resolution. The module has a circular frame and features ring lighting as well. The C-FX software from Cryorig requires a USB 2.0 connection from a 9-pin connector. Software is quite tedious and basic. I would suggest that Cryorig rethink it and come out with a user-friendly interface.
The manufacturer has provided 3x ARGB fans with this cooler, with subtle lighting. Each fan has 9x blades. The ARGB LEDs are near the mounting corners. Each fan provides a 3-way subtle lighting. These fans are rated for a maximum of 900 to 2000 RPM speed, generating 61.24 CFM airflow while maintaining 2.03mmH₂O static pressure. Their noise rating is 32.2 dBA. These fans come preinstalled and daisy-chained on the radiator and have a short length cables. Cryorig has used an adapter extension cable providing standard PWM and ARGB connectors.
The installation of this cooler on the AMD AM5 socket requires 6 items in 3 steps. The installation is simple and convenient. Motherboard connectivity is provided using standard connectors, making it compatible with the RGB Sync technology of the motherboard manufacturers.
This cooler has an MSRP of USD 135 and comes with a 3-year warranty from the manufacturer. The thermal performance of this cooler is excellent at an adequate sound level, even at full fan speed. The display screen is another plus, completing the form part of the form and function equation. However, the software needs improvement.
Pros:
- Thermal Performance
- Display Screen
- A-RGB lighting
- Ring Lighting
- Subtle ARGB Fans
- Minimalistic Design
- Easy Cable Management
- Intel LGA1700/1851 Compatible
- AMD AM4/AM5 Compatible
- Easy Installation
- Price
- Noise
Cons:
- Tube Length
- Warranty
- Software
