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THERMALRLGHT Thermalright TR Aqua Elite 240 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler
Bottom line: The THERMALRLGHT Thermalright TR Aqua Elite 240 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & 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 THERMALRLGHT'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 THERMALRLGHT Thermalright TR Aqua Elite 240 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. THERMALRLGHT's retro cpu coolers & 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 retro cpu coolers & 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】 The cooler adopts the fourth generation pump head + 240 cold row size black aluminium fin heat sink plate + protective preparation mesh water pipe + standard configuration 120mm ARGB fan, to create a low vibration, high heat dissipation, low evaporation, high life span of the one-piece water-cooled cooler area unit.
- 【Unique Pump Head】 The octagonal shaped cold pump head adopts the exclusive frame of the 4th generation water pump, the swirling rectangle design and the ARGB halo under the logo luminous marking creates a colourful visual experience, and the life of the cold pump head is up to 40,000 hours with a rotation speed of up to 3,300 RPM ± 10%, which ensures that the CPU is provided with excellent heat dissipation for a long period of time
- 【Fan Parameters】Equipped with dual-fan TL-C12B-S V2 fan, Speed:1500RPM±10%, size: 120*120*25mm, noise≤23dBA, power supply interface: 4PIN PWM, light interface: 5V/3PIN ARGB, airflow: 66.17CFM(MAX), with PWM and ARGB function, can automatically adjust the speed according to the CPU temperature, provide strong airflow and lower noise, ARGB light colour can be manually adjusted. With PWM function, the speed can be adjusted automatically according to the CPU temperature, providing strong airflow.
- 【Excellent Bearing】 The cooling fan adopts the carefully developed Stably-FDB magnetic stabilisation bearing, which solves the fan blade shaking problem in the hanging mode, increases the stable balance of the fan, reduces the fan noise to a very low level, and at the same time provides the required cooling capacity and extends the service life of the fan.
- 【Convenient Installation】 AIO cooler compatibility, support AMD & Intel slots, support AMD: AM4/AM5, Intel: lga1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1851/1700, comes with accessories that can be installed on the corresponding platforms, the installation is simple, can be installed according to the instructions and tutorials.
Full Specifications
| Brand | THERMALRLGHT |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 |
| Wattage | 4.8 watts |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 25.6 db |
| Part Number | AQUA ELITE 240 V3 |
| Cooling Method | Liquid |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Vibration/Rumble | Yes |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.17 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.91"L x 4.72"W x 10.91"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright TR Aqua Elite 240 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler, AIO Pump Head Speed up to 2800RPM, TL-C12B-S V2×2 PWM Fans,for AMD/AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1150/1151/1200/1851/1700, Computer CPU Aio Cooler |
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Thermalright TR Aqua Elite 240 V3 Liquid CPU Cooler, AIO Pump Head Speed up to 2800RPM, TL-C12B-S V2×2 PWM Fans,for AMD/AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1150/1151/1200/1851/1700, Computer CPU Aio Cooler 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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