In 2023, it is considered one of the top coolers for powerful processors. Personally, I have installed it on a Ryzen 7 7800x3d and after making sure it works, I stopped worrying about temperatures and potential damage. The product doesn't offer anything flashy like screens, lights, or software, just extremely efficient cooling. For example, during a multi-core stress test, the manufacturer claims that temperatures reach and remain at 95, but the cooler managed to keep it at 77.
As for its size, it is true that precise measurements should be taken because it is thicker than average and may not fit in all mid-tower cases. However, based on my personal experience, I can confirm that it fits in the Lian Li 216.
Another important thing to consider is a flaw that was observed (by the manufacturer itself) in the pump, which deteriorated over time. The problem has been fixed since then, but to ensure that you are not purchasing a faulty one, make sure there is a round white sticker on the box and on the cooler that says "QC PASSED" (these stickers tear if you try to remove them).
One last observation I have is regarding the power cable. Specifically, the fans and pump are connected to the motherboard with a single cable, which is positive in terms of cable management, but practically means that the pump and fans operate at the same speed. It's not bad, but not ideal.
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