The PC cooler industry remains vibrant with several options for users to select from. There are several well-known and go-to brands for cooling enthusiasts, but every once in a while, we get an opportunity to review products from companies that are unheard of. ASRock is the latest entrant in this market who have been steadily expanding its PC hardware and component reach into various segments. At CES, we got to see their full-fledged lineup, ranging from entry-level to mainstream and high-end designs.
Today, we are going to test one of their higher-end gaming AIO coolers, the Phantom Gaming 360 LCD, which comes in a 360mm option. The ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD is the flagship gaming AIO cooler with a 3.4" LCD, a vivid ARGB design, and TDP cooling of up to 360W. The magnetic waterblock is detachable, can be rotated, and features lots of customization options. The 360mm radiator has a 360-degree halo ARGB fan and comes in a single-frame design, which means that it's easy to install and retains a 32mm radiator thickness. ASRock is using its FDB fans, while the pump makes use of a dual-side inlet design for super cooling.
ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler - Technical Details
So starting off with the specifications first, the ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD is a 360mm AIO cooler that comes with a 360mm radiator and is compatible with both Intel and AMD platforms, including the latest LGA 1700/1851 and AM5/AM4 CPU solutions.
The AIO cooler comes in a black color scheme, which is the most commonly used color scheme in a majority of PC builds.
The package itself is very nicely arranged, with each component in its own compartment and labeled. The AIO also ships with a handy guide that lists the installation procedure for both AMD & Intel CPUs, and is very straightforward.
The 360mm radiator is heavy-duty, with a thick 32mm design that ensures higher heat dissipation than standard 360mm AIO coolers.
The whole unit measures 397x120x32mm, and houses several aluminum fins. The company calls it a high-performance CPU cooler, which is expected from a 360mm AIO.
The radiator comes with three 120mm FDB fans. These are rated to operate at up to 2400 RPM with a 0.84A DC12V power input. All three fans are encased in a singular frame and offer a 360-degree HALO ARGB effect, which looks stunning and is fully customizable using ASRock's Polychrome Sync software.
Furthermore, the cooler ships with a top LCD cover which magnetically attaches over the pump, & offers a 3.4" IPS display with a 480x480 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. The module is operated through a USB-C connection on the sides of the cover, and can be used to display various images, GIFs, and real-time HW info.
Each fan has a 4-pin PWM connector & offers a maximum of 61.28 CFM airflow, and an air pressure of 3.11 mmH20, while running between 0-2400 RPM (31.4 dBA). All three fans feature ARGB Lightning and look great.
Moving over to the CPU water block, ASRock states that it is leveraging a next-gen cooling pump with a 3-phase, 6-slot, 4-pole motor for higher flow, while retaining extended durability and peak cooling. The water block makes use of a dual-side inlet cooling path, which shortens the coolant flow distance & helps retain balanced distribution across the internal "high-density" micro-fin array.
The water block is a bit taller than some standard AIO coolers since it houses a VRM fan on the top. With this VRM fan, ASRock claims up to 25 °C lower VRM temperatures, which means lots of cooling and worry-free overclocking. The VRM fan is a 70mm design that operates at up to 3000 RPM and uses a standard 4-pin PWM connector to run.
The CPU makes contact with a large copper baseplate, offering more than enough contact space for modern-day CPUs.
The tubes themselves are lengthy, with 450mm of length, and utilize IIR+EPDM materials that offer more resistance to coolant evaporation and deformation. Plus, the new braided sleeve design offers a premium and durable look.
ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler - Cooler Performance
For testing the performance, we used the AORUS X670E Xtreme motherboard paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU, 32 GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB memory (DDR5-6800 EXPO), and a ROG THOR II 1000W PSU. The chassis used was a Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL, which allowed us to mount the radiator on the top since the front is a mirror panel.
CPU Idle Temps @ Default (Lower Is Better)
CPU Workload (MT) Temps @ Max RPM (Lower Is Better)
CPU Gaming Temps @ Max RPM (Lower Is Better)
The overall temperatures of the ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD are superb, and its pricing is reflected in its high-quality design.
Noise 75% Normalized (Lower Is Better)
Conclusion - ASRock's High-End Cooling Delivers High-End Cooling With a Spectacular Look
ASRock's first outing of its AIO lineup is a solid one. The Phantom Gaming 360 LCD delivers solid cooling performance, matching other high-end 360mm designs we have tested, and operates at very low noise. It comes with easy installation, and the VRM fan did help bring down temps by 10-15 °C in our tests. Overall look-wise, the PG 360 LCD is simply stunning, with its unique ARGB Halo radiator design, a premium LCD cover, and lots of fun and nifty real-time monitoring utilities. The AIO cooler module also comes with a 6-year warranty, while the display module has a 2-year warranty, good enough for long-term PC use. It looks like ASRock is off to a great start in the cooling segment.
Things I liked about the ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD 360mm AIO Cooler:
- Great cooling performance
- Low Noise output
- Single-frame & pre-installed fans on radiator
- A VRM fan that delivers superb cooling
- Great overall design
- Comes with a 6-year warranty
- Both Intel and AMD CPUs support
- Easy Installation
Things that can be improved:
- Cable clutter
- VRM fan can get a little bit noisy
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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