CONCLUSION

    When HYTE unveiled the THICC Q60 in the beginning of the year I was very intrigued by it, not just because of its 5-inch IPS LCD screen which is probably its strongest selling point but also because of its radiator thickness and the dual harmonic pumps. Yes, being a dual 120mm fan model, I wasn’t expecting any miracles, but very thick radiators tend to do better (as do very fast fans) and well, I wasn’t disappointed with its cooling efficiency. It’s may not be quite as powerful as the other models in my charts (also do keep in mind that it may perform slightly better on Intel CPUs due to the IHS of the 7900X) but not only are they 360/420mm models but there are also some of the best ones in the market today. Unfortunately however such performance comes with a significant drawback, namely noise levels. Simply put the FP12 fans by HYTE are among the loudest 120mm fans I’ve ever used and even though during normal operation they will never run at 100% if you have a demanding CPU like the 7900X (runs hot) this could become an issue for you. Moving to looks here is where the THICC Q60 excels and probably has no competition in the marker currently. The 5-inch IPS screen with is vibrant colors and good resolution looks amazing (portrait mode only is a tiny issue however) and as for the 42-pixel array at the rear well it does exactly what it was designed to do, illuminate all your hardware components with ease. The Nexus software is also a very good addition to the THICC Q60. For my review I used the latest Beta version and even though I do think HYTE should reduce the default widgets (too crowded) for the most part it’s very easy to navigate and use.

    Almost 8 months after its announcement by HYTE the THICC Q60 Digital Processor Cooling retails for USD291.50 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 299Euros inside the EU (Caseking.de) a price tag which almost reflects what you’re getting, at least technologically wise. At the end of the day if you're out in the market for what is probably the best looking AIO liquid cooler today then you can't go wrong with the THICC Q60 by HYTE and for that it gets the Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- 5” IPS LCD Screen
- 42 Pixel qRGB Array
- Dial Harmonic Pumps
- Overall Performance
- Single Cable
- Nexus Link
- Nexus Software

CONS

- Noise Levels
- Thickness (Compatibility)
- Price (For Some)