Buying Guide
The Best White Liquid CPU Coolers
Eight white AIO coolers compared on pumps, fans, displays, cabling and socket support, from budget Thermalright units to NZXT and Corsair.
By The PC Journal editorial team
13 min read8 products evaluated
White AIOs cost a little more than black ones and vary in how much of the cooler is white.
We compared eight white AIOs on pumps, fans, displays and cabling, using the makers' specifications.
Quick Picks
Our 8 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best White Liquid Cooler
CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB White
A white iCUE LINK cooler with a zero RPM mode.
Best for: White Corsair builds.
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Best White With a Screen
NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB White
A white LCD pump with RGB fans.
Best for: White NZXT builds.
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Best Hub-Free White
CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB White
Fans that plug into the motherboard.
Best for: Simple white builds.
Our take Check price for CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB White (opens in a new tab)
Best Large Screen
LIAN LI Galahad II LCD 360 White
A 2.88-inch LCD in white.
Best for: Showcase builds.
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Best for ASUS Prime Boards
ASUS Prime LC 360 ARGB White Edition
Prime styling and an infinity-mirror cap.
Best for: White ASUS builds.
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Worth Considering
MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 White
The Coreliquid A13 360 White is the white version of MSI's radiator-pump design.
Best for: Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Our take Check price for MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 White (opens in a new tab)
Well-Rounded Choice
Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB White
The Aqua Elite 360 V6 White is the white version of Thermalright's budget 360.
Best for: Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Our take Check price for Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB White (opens in a new tab)
Cheapest White AIO
Thermalright Frozen Notte 240 White ARGB
The lowest price here.
Best for: Budget white builds.
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Our Picks
Best White Liquid Cooler1 of 8
CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Titan 360 RX White is the white version of Corsair's one-cable iCUE LINK cooler.
Best for
- White Corsair builds.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: lighting and display control need iCUE.
Why we like it
You get iCUE software here, which sets it apart from the Galahad II LCD 360 and its L-Connect software. It also comes with a FlowDrive pump with a three-phase motor. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks.
It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851. Plan to install iCUE for lighting control; fan and pump speed can also run from the motherboard's headers. Its price falls between the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White and the Galahad II LCD 360, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed pump speed should compare it with the Frozen Notte 240 White, which offers 5300 RPM.
Key dimensions & specs
- Max fan speed: 2100 RPM
- Fan size: 120mm
- Zero RPM mode: Yes
- Cabling: One-cable iCUE LINK hub for pump and fans
- Software: iCUE
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Zero RPM mode stops the fans at light load
- One-cable iCUE LINK hub for pump and fans
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White finish
Cons
- Lighting and display control need iCUE
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Best White With a Screen2 of 8
NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Kraken Plus 360 RGB White pairs NZXT's small LCD pump with RGB fans in white.
Best for
- White NZXT builds.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when lighting and display control need NZXT CA is a problem.
Why we like it
No other pick in this guide offers NZXT CAM software; compare the Titan 360 RX White, which has iCUE software. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
Plan to install NZXT CAM for lighting and display control; fan and pump speed can also run from the motherboard's headers. It was priced above the Nautilus 360 RS White and below the Titan 360 RX White at the time of writing. There is no published maximum fan speed figure, whereas the Titan 360 RX White offers 2100 RPM.
Key dimensions & specs
- Fan size: 120mm
- Pump display: 1.54-inch
- Software: NZXT CAM
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- 1.54-inch pump-head display for temperatures or images
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White finish with RGB fans
- NZXT's Turbine pump
Cons
- Lighting and display control need NZXT CAM
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Best Hub-Free White3 of 8
CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Nautilus 360 RS White is the white version of Corsair's hub-free 360, with fans that plug straight into the motherboard.
Best for
- Simple white builds.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Frozen Notte 240 White, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
You also get a pump rated at 20 dBA. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing. When we checked, only the Prime LC 360 White and cheaper picks cost less, and the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White cost more. If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- Fan size: 120mm
- Cabling: Daisy-chained fans that connect straight to the motherboard
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Daisy-chained fans that connect straight to the motherboard
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White finish
- Pump rated at 20 dBA
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Best Large Screen4 of 8
LIAN LI Galahad II LCD 360 White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Galahad II LCD 360 has a 2.88-inch screen on an Asetek-based pump and SL-INF fans that daisy-chain.
Best for
- Showcase builds.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: lighting and display control need L-Connect.
Why we like it
It is the only pick here with L-Connect software; the Titan 360 RX White has iCUE software instead. It also comes with a white finish. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks.
The maker doesn't spell out LGA1851 mounting, so confirm it on the maker's site for a Core Ultra build. Plan to install L-Connect for lighting and display control; fan and pump speed can also run from the motherboard's headers. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Titan 360 RX White the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- Max pump speed: 3600 RPM
- Fan size: 120mm
- Pump display: 2.88-inch IPS
- Software: L-Connect
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, Intel
Pros
- 2.88-inch IPS pump-head display for temperatures or images
- SL-INF daisy-chain fans
- White finish
- L-Connect software, the only one here
Cons
- Lighting and display control need L-Connect
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Best for ASUS Prime Boards5 of 8
ASUS Prime LC 360 ARGB White Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Prime LC 360 White has an infinity-mirror pump cap and is styled to match ASUS Prime boards.
Best for
- White ASUS builds.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Frozen Notte 240 White cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers reinforced sleeved tubing. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing. When we checked, only the Coreliquid A13 360 White and cheaper picks cost less, and the Nautilus 360 RS White cost more. If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- Fan size: 120mm
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- Infinity-mirror pump cap
- Reinforced sleeved tubing
- White finish
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Worth Considering6 of 8
MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Coreliquid A13 360 White is the white version of MSI's radiator-pump design.
Best for
- Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Frozen Notte 240 White, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its split-flow radiator has the pump built in, with a three-phase motor for durability, and it supports LGA1851 out of the box. The white finish suits light builds. Ceramic pump bearings and a three-phase motor are built for long service.
Its 390mm tubes suit most front and top radiator positions. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
When we checked, only the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White and cheaper picks cost less, and the Prime LC 360 White cost more. If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- Tube length: 390mm
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- Split-flow radiator with the pump built into it
- White finish
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Well-Rounded Choice7 of 8
Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Aqua Elite 360 V6 White is the white version of Thermalright's budget 360.
Best for
- Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Frozen Notte 240 White was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its fourth-generation pump head sits over a white 360mm radiator that moves up to 70.84 CFM. White fans and tubes suit an all-white build. White TL-N12W fans match the radiator for an all-white look.
The radiator measures 397mm long and 52mm thick with fans, so check your case's radiator depth. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
On price it sat second of 8, between the cheaper Frozen Notte 240 White and the pricier Coreliquid A13 360 White, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its pump speed; if that figure matters, the Frozen Notte 240 White offers 5300 RPM.
Key dimensions & specs
- Max fan speed: 2000 RPM
- Fan size: 120mm
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White radiator with a round ARGB pump head
- Fourth-generation pump head
- TL-N12W white fans
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Cheapest White AIO8 of 8
Thermalright Frozen Notte 240 White ARGB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Frozen Notte 240 White is the cheapest white AIO here, with a 5,300 RPM pump.
Best for
- Budget white builds.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It also comes with a white radiator and fans, a mirror-finish copper base and ARGB lighting on the pump and fans. Check that your case offers 240mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. The maker doesn't spell out LGA1851 mounting, so confirm it on the maker's site for a Core Ultra build.
It undercut the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its maximum fan speed; if that figure matters, the Titan 360 RX White offers 2100 RPM.
Key dimensions & specs
- Max pump speed: 5300 RPM
- Fan size: 120mm
- Sockets named: AM5, AM4, Intel
Pros
- White radiator and fans
- Mirror-finish copper base
- ARGB lighting on the pump and fans
- Highest pump speed of the picks (5300 RPM)
How We Chose These White Liquid Coolers
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Fit and mounting
- We checked radiator size and listed socket support, including AM5 and LGA1851.
- Pump and fans
- We noted listed pump and fan speeds and fan size.
- Extras
- We recorded pump displays, VRM fans and zero RPM modes where listed.
- Setup
- We compared cabling, hubs and the software each unit needs.
What to Look for in a White Liquid Cooler
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Count the cables and headers
Some AIOs daisy-chain fans or run everything through one hub; others need several fan headers and a USB header. Check what your motherboard has free.
Software is optional but useful
LCD screens and lighting usually need the maker's software. Pump and fan speeds can run from motherboard headers instead.
AIOs have a finite life
Pumps and coolant age over years of use. Warranty length is a fair guide to how long the maker expects the unit to last.
Match radiator size to the CPU
A 240mm radiator handles most gaming CPUs. 280mm and 360mm units give more headroom for 170W chips and let fans run slower.
Confirm radiator support in your case
Cases list which radiator sizes fit at the front, top and side. A top mount also has to clear the motherboard's heatsinks and tall RAM.
Check the case's clearance figure for radiator plus fans.
Mount the pump below the radiator's top
Air collects at the highest point of the loop. Keep the radiator's top edge above the pump, or tubes-down at the front, to avoid pump noise and wear.
How to Choose a White Liquid Cooler
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| White Corsair builds | Titan 360 RX White | A white iCUE LINK cooler with a zero RPM mode |
| White NZXT builds | Kraken Plus 360 RGB White | A white LCD pump with RGB fans |
| Simple white builds | Nautilus 360 RS White | Fans that plug into the motherboard |
| Showcase builds | Galahad II LCD 360 | A 2.88-inch LCD in white |
| White ASUS builds | Prime LC 360 White | Prime styling and an infinity-mirror cap |
| Budget white builds | Frozen Notte 240 White | The lowest price here |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| AIO cooler | Max fan speed | Max pump speed | Fan size | Pump display |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan 360 RX White | 2100 RPM | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Kraken Plus 360 RGB White | Not listed | Not listed | 120mm | 1.54-inch |
| Nautilus 360 RS White | Not listed | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Galahad II LCD 360 | Not listed | 3600 RPM | 120mm | 2.88-inch IPS |
| Prime LC 360 White | Not listed | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Coreliquid A13 360 White | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Aqua Elite 360 V6 White | 2000 RPM | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Frozen Notte 240 White | Not listed | 5300 RPM | 120mm | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | AIO coolers |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | Frozen Notte 240 White |
| About $50 to $100 | Aqua Elite 360 V6 White, Coreliquid A13 360 White, Prime LC 360 White |
| About $100 to $150 | Nautilus 360 RS White, Kraken Plus 360 RGB White |
| About $150 to $250 | Titan 360 RX White, Galahad II LCD 360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AIO need maintenance?
Only dusting the radiator. The loop is sealed and is not meant to be refilled.
Do AIO coolers leak?
Leaks are rare with current sealed units, and several makers cover damage under warranty. Check the terms for your model.
Should the radiator be at the front or top?
Either works. Top-mounted exhausts keep warm air out of the case; front-mounted intake gives the CPU cooler air. Keep the pump below the radiator's top.
Is an LCD pump head worth it?
Only for looks or quick temperature readouts. It does not change cooling performance.
Is an AIO better than an air cooler?
For CPUs rated at 170W or more, a 280mm or 360mm AIO usually runs cooler or quieter. For 65W to 120W chips, a good dual-tower air cooler is often just as effective.
Where do I plug in the pump?
Use the motherboard's AIO_PUMP or CPU_FAN header, set to full speed or DC mode as the maker recommends.
Bottom Line
The Titan 360 RX White is the pick for Corsair builds, and the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White for NZXT. The Nautilus 360 RS White keeps wiring simple, and the Frozen Notte 240 White is the budget choice.