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Already available in a 360mm configuration, Phanteks is upping its D30 X2 AIO cooling capacity with a 420mm model. For those seeking the best CPU AIO cooling solutions, there are already a lot of details to research. From radiator sizes, RPMs, noise, to pump designs, and more, PC enthusiasts with a processing beast may have much to consider. Factor in the heat given off from modern fast Gen5 NVMe drives, DDR5 memory, and VRMs supplying power to everything connected to the motherboard, and then you’ve got even more to consider for maintaining high performance and longevity of components. Well, Phanteks has you covered with its D30 X2 AIO line by including an integrated fan to help cool all of the above, and if a 360mm AIO isn’t enough, then the Glacier One 420 D30 X2 ought to be enough to sink those titanic temps.
Designed with maximum clearance in mind, the Glacier One D30 X2 fits seamlessly into a wide range of builds, while the brushed aluminum
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pump cover with an integrated fan adds active cooling to nearby VRMs and M.2 SSDs – enhancing stability and overall system performance.
Phanteks has said the Glacier One 420 D30 X2 will be available next month. Pricing for either black or white versions is the same: $189.99 – €189.90 – £169.90, so there’s no worry about being charged extra over a color preference. The D30 X2 line also supports DRGB for those looking to further personalize their builds.
Key Features (via Press Release):
- Advanced AIO liquid cooler for high-end gaming and workstation builds
- Part of the NEXLINQ ecosystem for smarter, more streamlined builds
- Interconnecting D30 fans for easier cable management
- Efficient copper base and fin array for top-tier thermal performance
- Compact design ensures compatibility with RAM and motherboard components
- Sleek Evolv X2-inspired aluminum cover with integrated VRM/M.2 fan
- Supports Intel LGA 1700/1200/115x and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets
Presumably (but no guarantees), the Glacier One 420 D30 X2 will feature similar specifications to the 360mm version. That model is currently available, also in black or white, for: $179.99 – €179.90 – £159.90.
Glacier One 360 D30 X2 Specifications:
- Model No.: PH-GO360D30_DBK02
- Materials: Aluminum | ABS plastic | Copper
- Intel Compatibility: LGA 115x | 1200 | 1700 | 1851
- AMD Compatibility: AM4 | AM5
- Radiator Dimensions: Length (397mm) x Width (120mm) x Height (27mm)
- Pump Dimensions: Length (85.5mm) x Width (80.9mm) x Height (65.9mm)
- Pump Details
- Motor Speed: 3100 RPM ± 10% (100% Duty Cycle)
- Power: 12V | 0.28A – 0.45A | 3.36W – 3.96W
- Pump DC Cable: 400 + 10 mm | 15.74 + 0.39 in
- Sound Level: 20.0 dBA
- Material: Copper | ABS | Aluminium rim
- D-RGB Connector: Linq6
- D-RGB Cable Length: 470 + 105 ± 10 mm | 18.50 + 4.13 ± 0.39 in
- Tube Details
- Length:400 mm | 15.74 in
- Diameter:12.5 mm ⌀| 0.49 in ⌀
- Tube Clips: 3x
- Material: CIIR rubber| Braided sleeves
- FANS
- Fan Model:D30-120 D-RGB
- Dimensions: Length (120mm) x Width (120mm) x Height (30mm)
- Speed: 250 – 2000 ± 10% RPM
- Air Flow: 72.72 CFM
- Fan Static Pressure: 3.01 mm H₂O
- Sound Level: 35.13 dBA
- MTFB: 150.000 Hours
- Connector: 4-Pin PWM
- Cable Length: 700 mm | 27.55 in Daisy-chain
Discussion (4 replies)
Join Discussion →I'd love to see if the pump fan design under load increases or decreases temp on your VRM's/RAM.
I mean if it's simply a cone to redirect air I imagine it'll be ok. but if it has an integrated fin stack then you're potentially blowing warmed air above ambient over your VRM and ram... if any real heat transfer can even take place. That also puts the orientation of the pump into a specific requirement unless there are covers for where you don't want air blowing. No need to blow it at my NVME/Video card as an example. (Though if it is cooler might be nice to have it hit your NVME Heatsink.
Yeah, I could see both sides of that. I'm not sure if we'll have a review for it, @David_Schroth is looking into it, but I aim to look around for them as I am really curious and see good potential here with my latest build that will eventually go into my Lian Li mATX case. I know he's reviewed a couple of different others with pump fans:
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.thefpsreview.com/2023/10/09/enermax-liqmaxflo-360mm-aio-cpu-cooler-review/2/[/URL]
and another that for the life of me I just can't re-find again that had a fan on the pump that could be angled as needed. That one was really neat but just not seeing it right now.
The Arctic Liquid Freezer 3 series have a fan near the waterblock/pump to blow air over the nearby VRMs, but so far I haven't seen anyone say if they actually make any difference. I have the 360mm version of this cooler myself, and I forget the VRM fan even exists. I can barely feel any air blowing from it when I stick my hand down there. Afraid to increase its rpm cuz that such a small fan might make a lot of noise.