CONCLUSION

   Up until today Asetek, CoolIT and AVC were the 3 top AIO liquid CPU cooler manufacturers (OEM) but it really seems that i missed the memo since Alphacool has actually been making such models for quite some time now (and rebranding them for other companies). The surprising part is that they've implemented things no one else has to date so the Eisberg line is actually the offspring of a regular AIO liquid CPU cooler and a custom watercooling kit since thanks to the available fittings you can use your own tubes to add extra hardware like a radiator, GPU waterblock and why not even a second pump. Since this was their first attempt however they didn't do everything right. For starters performance is very good for a 240mm AIO liquid CPU cooler paired with two low-speed fans but it could be much better with faster fans. Now i do realize that Alphacool wanted a low-noise result and in the end you can always use your very own fans still two high-speed fans together with a speed controller would be the best possible scenario for all users. Also the high-RPM pump is a very good addition and should be able to hold its own even if you do add a 2nd radiator but since it's very efficient it's not completely silent (this however doesn't matter much unless you have the tower right next to your ears).

   Alphacool products are not widely available mainly because as mentioned already they rebrand their products for other companies. Still as we speak the Eisberg 240 can be found inside the EU for a price tag of 87.99Euros (Aquatuning.de) and in case you're wondering we all feel that it's a great price for a great AIO liquid CPU cooler. True it may not perform like some other 240mm models because of the low-RPM silent fans but it doesn't fall much behind and again don't forget that it's much quieter and that it's basically a small watercooling kit. Overall we do feel that Alphacool could make an even better model but until that happens the Eisberg 240 performs very well and offers more than most similar solutions which is why it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Very Good Cooling Efficiency
- Removable Tubes (Can Add Extra Radiators, GPU blocks, Pumps)
- Silent
- High-RPM Pump
- Rubber Tubes With Metal Spring
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Low-RPM Fans (For Some)
- Slightly Noisy Pump
- General Availability