HYTE has unveiled its first AIO liquid cooler, the THICC Q60, featuring a massive IPS display along with "competitive" thermal performance.
HYTE Believes That The THICC Q60 Can "Obliterate" Any Competition, Courtesy Of High-End Internals & Overall Design
HYTE is widely known for its lineup of Y-series cases, such as the Y60 or the Y70, which yet again features a distinctive "abstract design. Expanding on the ideology, the company has showcased its THICC Q60 (interesting name though) all-in-one liquid cooler, which is advertised as a cutting-edge product in terms of cooling performance and noise levels. We will go into the cooling aspect of it in a bit, but let's take a look at the integrated display, which on paper looks quite interesting.
HYTE says that its "ultraslim IPS display" is the biggest in the market, coming with a 5-inch size along with a maximum resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The screen comes in a rather rectangular design, a first of its type, and deviates from the usual circular or even squarish ones. You can get to see more content on the screen with its large size, but then in terms of its width, the screen isn't that impressive. The screen boasts a 60 Hz refresh rate, along with a 300 nits peak brightness. Interestingly, behind the screen comes a "42-pixel qRGB array" designed for illumination and providing more light in your system, which is yet again something distinctive.
Moving on to the cooling element of the THICC Q60, it features "dual harmonic pumps" that circulate liquid around with one of the lowest noise levels in the markets and great thermal efficiency as well. The pump features aerospace-grade ceramic bearings onboard, guaranteeing you a larger life, since the bearings lead to reduced friction amongst the components.
In terms of the onboard fans, the THICC Q60 comes with two 32 mm THICC FP12 fans, with their blades consolidated with LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) to ensure optimal performance and durability. The fans can go up to 3,000 RPM in speed with the option of a zero RPM mode in case of lighter workloads, where your thermals are under control. The fans can be interconnected as well using HYTE's Nexus Link Type-M channel, which is used to magnetically connect nodes directly to one another.
For customization, HYTE's THICC Q60 is controllable through the company's Nexus software which comes with similar features to what we have seen in alternatives in the markets. Now, HYTE has "boasted" about their AIO's thermal performance, and we can't argue about it, since the performance data they have released shows that the THICC Q60 matches the industry competition despite being a relatively new release.
The THICC Q60 delivers ginormous thermal performance and obscene amounts of digital innovation. This 240 will destroy any 360 AIO from our competition.
- Rob Teller, Product Director of HYTE
In terms of pricing, the THICC Q60 is available for a starting MSRP of $299.99 in Canada and the United States, and global availability is expected by Q1 2024. In terms of market competition, the AIO is priced slightly higher than the ASUS ROG Ryujin III 240mm, but if you compare its performance with a 360mm version of it, well that is another debate.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.1 lbs |
| CPU Compatibility | Intel Socket LGA 1700, 1200, 115X, 2011*, 2066* AMD Socket AM5, AM4, TR4* |
| Heat Exchanger Dimensions | 120 x 288 x 52 mm |
| Heat Exchanger Material | Aluminum |
| Heat Exchanger Technology | Parallel Dual Pass |
| Cold Plate Dimensions | 56 x 56 x 1.5 mm |
| Cold Plate Material | Copper |
| Cold Plate Technology | Micro-Skived Fin |
| Magnetic Interchangeable Cold Plate Cover | Anodized Aluminum |
| Tube Length | 400 mm |
| Tube Material | CIIR Rubber with Nylon Sleeving |
| Fans | THICC FP12 x 2 |
| Fan Dimensions | 120 x 120 x 32 mm |
| Fan Speed | 0 – 3,000 RPM |
| Air Flow | 105.8 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 8.14 mm-H2O |
| Noise Level | <10.0* - 47.3 dBA |
| Bearings | Fluid Dynamic Bearing |
| Fan Blade Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) |
| Fan Frame Material | Polycarbonate |
| Fan Connector | Nexus Link Type-M |
| Nexus-Link Channels | 1x Type-C, 1x Type-M |
| LCD Size | 5 Inches |
| LCD Resolution | 720 x 1280 (293 PPI) |
| LCD Panel Type | IPS |
| LCD Hinge | Double-Hinged Floating Spout |
| LCD Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| LCD Brightness | 300 nits |
| Bias Lighting | 42-Pixel qRGB Array |
| Logo Lighting | 4-Pixel qRGB Array |
| Pump RPM | 2,000 – 4,500 RPM |
| Pump Bearing | Ceramic |
| Pump Impeller Diameter | 24 mm |
| Coolant Operation Temperatures | -10 to 60 C |
| Processor | Quad-Core 64-bit ARM Cortex |
| Speed | 1.3 GHz |
| RAM | 2GB DDR4 @ 2666 MT/s |
| Storage | 32GB eMMC |
| Graphics Engine | 500 MHz |
| Co-Processor | 32-Bit ARM Cortex-M4 |
| Input Connections | USB 2.0 Header, PWM, 6-Pin PCIe Power |
| Included Accessories | Intel Mounting Kit (LGA 1700, 1200, 115X) AMD Mounting Kit (AM5, AM4) Fan Screws |
| Nexus Powered | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 Years |
News Source: HYTE
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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