INTRODUCTION

   The rise in popularity of both RGB and Addressable RGB (A-RGB) lighting technologies in the consumers market has pretty much "forced" numerous manufacturers to re-released many of their award winning products just with the addition of those two. Personally, i never cared much about RGB/ARGB lighting but at the same time i can't really deny that everything (almost) looks a lot better with it so it makes perfect sense that this is happening. The latest example of this is no other than the Liquid Freezer II line of AIO (all-in-one) CPU coolers by ARCTIC which got both the RGB and A-RGB treatment a month or so ago and so today with me i have the Liquid Freezer II 240 A-RGB model.

   ARCTIC, a leading manufacturer of low-noise PC coolers and components, initiated and continues to shape the trend towards quiet cooling systems. In addition to an extensive range of CPU/GPU coolers and fans, ARCTIC produces high-quality monitor arms and wall brackets as well as practical tech equipment. The company, headed by founder Magnus Huber, has offices in Germany, Hong Kong and the USA. It has won over PC enthusiasts in more than 45 countries with innovative and user-friendly products that are high quality and sold at fair prices. For almost 20 years, ARCTIC has stood for comfortable computing, stellar service and personal support.

   Currently the newly announced Liquid Freezer II A-RGB line of AIO includes just 240mm and 360mm models both of which feature 38mm thick aluminum radiators paired with 120mm P12 A-RGB fans (1800RPM/48.8CFM/1.85mmH2O/22.5dBA/12 ARGB LEDs), 450mm long braided EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) tubes with integrated cable management (routing) and a PWM pump/waterblock combo (2000RPM/copper plate) equipped with a top 3000RPM VRM fan (again according to Artic this helps reduce VRM temperatures). Just like with the "regular" Liquid Freezer II line the A-RGB models are also powered by a single 4pin PWM motherboard connector (4.8W consumption for the entire AIO) and are covered by a somewhat unique 6-year limited warranty.