Thermalright
Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 ARGB CPU Water Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 ARGB CPU Water Cooler is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cooling & fans category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Thermalright's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 ARGB CPU Water Cooler using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Thermalright's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- [Better cooling] Water cooling head with full purple copper mirror plane base + 240 size black aluminum fin cooling plate + polymer compilation protection water pipe + standard configuration 120mm ARGB fan to create a low resistance, high cooling, low evaporation and high life time all-in-one water cooling cooler
- [ARGB Divine Light Synchronization] The ARGB of the cpu fan and water cooling head are synchronized with the 5V 3pin on the motherboard to achieve light synchronization, 1600W colour soft light effect, efficient cooling while providing rich lighting effects, supporting light effects in series to avoid insufficient light slots
- [High Performance Cooling Fan] Automatic speed control of the motherboard through the 4PIN PWM fan cable interface, which can determine the speed according to the temperature of the motherboard, with a maximum speed of 1550RPM
- [Quality Bearings] The carefully developed quality S-FDB bearings solve the problem of pc cooling fan blade shaking in lifting mode, keeping fan noise to a minimum while providing maximum cooling performance when needed and extending the life of the fan
- [Wide compatibility] Support Intel: LGA1851/1700/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/; AMD: AM4/AM5,with dual-platform all-metal black fasteners, simple installation method, can be well installed to The case width is recommended to be larger than 250mm
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | AQUA ELITE 240 ARGB V4 |
| Material | Aluminum, Copper |
| Unit Count | 2 Count |
| Noise Level | 25.6 db |
| Part Number | AQUA ELITE 240 ARGB V4 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Copper |
| Cooling Method | Water |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.17 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | AQUA ELITE 240 ARGB V4 |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1550 rpm |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 ARGB CPU Water Cooler, with Double PWM Fans, 1550RPM Speed,for AMD/AM4/AM5& Intel LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/ 1700/1851(AE240 ARGB) |
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Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 ARGB CPU Water Cooler, with Double PWM Fans, 1550RPM Speed,for AMD/AM4/AM5& Intel LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/ 1700/1851(AE240 ARGB) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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