be quiet! Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm AIO Review

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The be quiet! Pure Loop 3 LX 360 offers AIO customisation in a way we have not seen before, with ten interchangeable foil CPU block top cover designs. It’s a very simple but effective way to give the user some system customisation without breaking the bank, and I quite like it. However, it would be even better if the user could add their own design in some way, maybe a blank foil that the user can print a design on at home. Nevertheless, it’s a genuinely unique feature.

Unlike other recent AIOs from be quiet!, the Pure Loop LX is maintenance-free, there's no filling inlet in the radiator and no included top-up fluid. However, you still get the same three-year warranty as you do with other refillable AIOs, such as the Light Loop 360, so the fact that the Pure Loop LX doesn’t allow for fluid top-up isn’t of any concern. The build quality of the Pure Loop LX seems to be as good as premium models, but it's also cheaper, so it's good to see be quiet! hasn’t compromised on quality for a lower price.

In terms of thermal performance, for a budget cooler it's great, and at maximum fan speed it runs relatively quiet at 48dBA. In both our maximum fan speed and 40dBA tests, the Pure Loop LX is right up there with some of the best 360mm AIOs that we have tested. In terms of price vs. performance, it's excellent value for money. In a market where budget AIOs are everywhere, the low noise and CPU block customisation of the Pure Loop LX gives it a chance against other AIOs that all look and perform very similarly.

Overall, there is very little to dislike about the Pure Loop 3 LX. Yes, the RGB effects on the fans might be quite basic with just opaque blade illumination, but it is bright and well diffused, so it looks fine. Installation is very simple; it uses all standard wiring connections so there are no hubs or software needed for it to fully function. Daisy-chained fan wiring makes cable management easy, and it's relatively cheap at £100 or less depending on where you buy it, so if you want low noise, high-performance cooling and customisation on a budget, then this could be the perfect choice.

The be quiet! Pure Loop 3 LX 360 is available to purchase now from Scan priced at £98.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Unique CPU Block customisation.
• Great thermal performance and low noise.
• Easy installation and standard wiring connections.

Cons:

• Basic RGB on the fans.
• Short warranty compared to some AIOs.

KitGuru says: If you're in the market for an AIO to cool a high-end CPU but don't want to break the bank, then the Pure Loop 3 LX is a great option.

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