Fractal Design Radius 240 RGB

Fractal Design Radius 240 RGB
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Site Score
4.4 / 5.0
Buyer Guidance: An exceptionally tidy, well-built 240 mm liquid cooler ideal for mid-tower and compact builds seeking minimal cable clutter and dependable multi-socket cooling.
Mizex Audit Breakdown
Engineering & Core Performance (30%) 4.4 / 5.0
Build Quality & Physical Design (20%) 4.3 / 5.0
Thermal, Power & Acoustics (20%) 4.3 / 5.0
Reliability & Stability (20%) 4.5 / 5.0
Buyer Value (10%) 4.4 / 5.0
Score Rationale
The composite score of 4.4 reflects intelligent engineering (4.4) highlighted by tube-integrated wiring and daisy-chained PWM/ARGB headers that eliminate typical AIO cable clutter. Build quality (4.3) is solid, featuring a precision-machined copper baseplate, durable aluminum radiator assembly, and braided sleeves. Thermal management and acoustics (4.3) deliver capable mid-sized liquid cooling backed by high-static-pressure Dynamic 3 fans operating between 10.0 and 31.9 dBA. Long-term reliability (4.5) is reinforced by a robust 3,400 RPM pump and an authoritative 5-year manufacturer warranty, while buyer value (4.4) is strong due to comprehensive socket compatibility and pre-applied thermal compound.
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Overview

The Fractal Design Radius 240 RGB is a closed-loop all-in-one liquid CPU cooler engineered with an emphasis on streamlined installation, cable management, and clean aesthetic integration. At its core, the cooler pairs a high-conductivity copper cold plate with a 3,400 RPM pump unit connected via braided tubing to a standard 277 mm dual-slot aluminum radiator. A distinguishing architectural feature is the tube-integrated cabling design paired with daisy-chainable PWM fan headers, which routes power and lighting signals along the coolant sleeves to minimize chassis cable clutter and simplify system assembly across current Intel LGA1851/LGA1700 and AMD AM5/AM4 platforms.

Thermal dissipation is driven by dual 120 mm Dynamic 3 ARGB fans capable of reaching 2,200 RPM while producing up to 63.9 CFM of airflow and 2.82 mm-H2O of static pressure to effectively overcome radiator fin resistance. The fan acoustic profile spans from a whisper-quiet 10.0 dBA at idle up to 31.9 dBA at full load, providing broad PWM modulation range for acoustic tuning. Lighting and telemetry interface seamlessly through integrated Adjust Pro RGB control alongside standard motherboard synchronization, while a factory pre-applied thermal interface layer ensures uniform contact pressure out of the box.

Technical Specifications

Cooler Type All-in-One (AIO) Liquid CPU Cooler
Radiator Dimensions 277 × 120 × 27 mm
Radiator Material Aluminium
Cold Plate Material Copper
Pump Speed 3,400 RPM
Fan Model Dynamic 3 – 12 ARGB (2x 120 mm)
Fan Dimensions 120 × 120 × 25 mm
Fan Speed Range Up to 2,200 RPM
Maximum Airflow 63.9 CFM
Maximum Static Pressure 2.82 mm-H2O
Acoustic Noise Level 10.0 – 31.9 dBA
Cabling Architecture Tube-integrated wiring with daisy-chained fan connections
Lighting Control Integrated Adjust Pro RGB control
Thermal Interface Pre-applied thermal compound
Socket Compatibility Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115X; AMD AM5, AM4
Warranty 5 Years
✔ Pros
  • Tube-integrated cabling and daisy-chained fans dramatically reduce cable clutter
  • High static pressure Dynamic 3 fans deliver up to 2.82 mm-H2O for efficient radiator airflow
  • Broad socket coverage spanning Intel LGA1851/1700 and AMD AM5/AM4 platforms
  • Generous 5-year manufacturer warranty coverage
✖ Cons
  • 240 mm radiator area offers lower thermal headroom for sustained multi-core overclocking compared to 360 mm setups
  • Fixed-speed pump operation profile lacks variable low-RPM acoustic throttling modes

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