Established and well-known producers in the field are certainly familiar to our readers. In recent years, several new companies have appeared on the scene that may not yet be widely recognized. This series focuses precisely on such relatively new players. Although these brands have been on the market for a short time, their ambitions, fresh ideas, and technical solutions should not be underestimated. The sixth is inspired by Norse mythology.
Northern winds from Southern Europe
In Norse mythology, Valkyries are powerful and noble beings circling battlefields on their steeds. They decide the fate of warriors in combat and escort the souls of the fallen to the halls of Valhalla. This is likely the association the founders of the Valkyrie brand wanted to embody in the world of hardware components—to bring a product that not only looks imposing but can also battle the high temperatures of powerful computer systems.
However, it is not only about marketing poetry based on Norse mythology, although some product names draw inspiration from it. Valkyrie has quickly established itself as a brand with a complete portfolio of coolers (both air and AIO) and fans. Its focus is not only on visual elements (LCD/IPS displays, ARGB), but also on trying to assert itself through performance.
First entry into the community consciousness
The Cyprus-based brand Valkyrie started appearing on the radar of the hardware community in 2023, when it drew attention with its very first liquid coolers from the Dragonfang and Syn series. An interesting aspect of Valkyrie’s entry to the market was that it chose a somewhat unconventional strategy rarely seen with new hardware manufacturers. While most new brands try to attract attention first through flashy trade-show presentations, teasers, and marketing slogans, Valkyrie took the opposite route.
Even before launching a more visible media campaign, it simply sent its products directly to review outlets. And not just symbolically. As early as 2023, its coolers appeared simultaneously in several independent tests. Our editorial team alone contributed four reviews that year. The first test examined their fan called X12. The second covered the Dragonfang 360 liquid cooler. The third piece in the puzzle was a single tower equipped with two Vind SL125 fans, and finally we looked at the smaller AIO sibling in the form of the Dragonfang 240. The larger brother was also reviewed that year by the French editorial team CowCotland, while NiKKTech reviewed what may be an even more successful AIO labeled Syn 360. This is a move that signals a relatively high level of confidence in the product itself.
Such an approach feels almost old-school technocratic. Instead of promises and presentations, measurements, graphs, and methodologies are meant to decide. For a brand without history, this is a risky strategy, because the first reviews essentially define its reputation even before a marketing image is created. On the other hand, if the manufacturer believes in its product, this is one of the fastest ways to build trust among a technically oriented audience.
Valkyrie—trade-show presence only after testing
The company began presenting itself more prominently from a marketing perspective in 2024, when its products appeared in the broader field of view of the hardware community, mainly through showcasing its portfolio at major global trade shows.
That year the brand first presented at Computex. The TechPowerUp editorial team described the first cooler models with integrated displays and ARGB elements as ambitious and visually impressive. That this ambition was also backed by performance could be seen not only in our own tests, but also in reviews by the aforementioned editorial team and tests from overseas.
At Computex 2025, Valkyrie significantly expanded its presence, which you could see not only in the TechPowerUp report, but also in our own coverage. The company showcased several new coolers, fans, and cases. It also presented a few new peripherals (mice and keyboards), although these are not yet available in the company’s e-shop.
Valkyrie product portfolio—focus on AIOs
Liquid cooler series appear to be the core of Valkyrie’s portfolio. Instead of a simple division by radiator size (360/280/240), the brand splits its lineup into multiple series differing in features, aesthetics, and technical elements. Interestingly, all solutions within the same format share the same rated TDP (for 360 mm models it is 300 W). A summary of Valkyrie’s AIO coolers can be seen in the following table:
| Series | MSRP (360) [EUR] | Max RPM of pump | Fan model | Warranty [yrs] | LCD |
| A | 102,40 | 2 800 | S12 A-RGB | 3 | – |
| V-Lite | 128,02 | 2 400 | V12 A-RGB | 5 | – |
| V | 256,15 | 2 800 | B12 A-RGB | 5 | 3.5″ IPS |
| Dragonfang | 169,11 | 2 600 | X12 A-RGB | 5 | – |
| Jarn | 144,51 | 2 400 | V12 A-RGB | 5 | – |
| Syn | 248,04 | 2 600 | X12 A-RGB | 5 | 2.4″ |
Most major reviews have focused mainly on the Syn and Dragonfang series, which, as mentioned above, achieved relatively excellent results across multiple review outlets. This also suggests that the company’s main focus is on liquid cooling.
Among the negatives, price has often been mentioned, which the company itself seems to have acknowledged, as we already noted in the aforementioned Computex 2025 report. In this context, it should be noted that the current discount levels are remarkable. The “sale” prices of some products directly in Valkyrie’s e-shop put the price-to-performance ratio in a completely different light. For example, the flagship Syn 360 ARGB is currently listed (March 13, 2026) at 79.95 EUR and the Dragonfang 360 RGB at 55.23 EUR. That is indeed a notable price offensive, although it also raises some less positive questions between the lines.
Air coolers play second fiddle in the portfolio
The company’s air coolers have a smaller product lineup, though there is still some choice. Valkyrie coolers are designed to provide competitive performance while also delivering sufficient aesthetic appeal (especially for RGB enthusiasts). Essentially, there is one dual-tower solution called Vind DL125, and two single-tower solutions. With two fans and a thicker tower there is the Vind SL125, while with a single fan and a narrower tower there is the Surge SL125.
Reviews across several relevant outlets, including ours, suggest that the performance of Valkyrie’s air coolers is solid but not particularly outstanding. However, surprisingly good results on Intel platforms were achieved in a recent TechPowerUp test of the narrow Surge SL125. Paradoxically, it outperformed even its thicker two-fan sibling in both absolute and noise-normalized performance, and also ranked higher than the Noctua NH-D15S—even in noise-normalized results. Moreover, it was already available with the new promotional price tag, which earned it two awards.
Fans must glow
All fans offered by the company are available in black and white versions. In addition to standard versions, they also include alternatives for reverse airflow. All fans share one common feature—an ARGB element. If the impeller itself does not light up, then at least the fan frame does.
At the same time, the company’s fan lineup also serves its own coolers and cases. Interestingly, only the 120 mm format fans can be purchased separately directly from their website, although the company sells coolers equipped with 140 mm fans labeled Valkyrie V14 A-RGB, which cannot currently be purchased separately (at least not yet).
Cases, or a case simply called VK
The company currently offers two versions of the same case labeled VK-02. One version includes a 10.1-inch IPS LCD touch panel on the front, while the Lite version does not include this panel. The case offers decent airflow as well as an appealing appearance. It allows installation of up to 13 fans and provides sufficient space for large components (CPU cooler: 185 mm, graphics card: 420 mm, PSU: 220 mm).
The case has already gone through a relevant review by TechPowerUp. Despite achieving relatively excellent results, it did not receive any award. Yet it achieved lower CPU and GPU temperatures than the legendary Fractal Design Meshify 2 and did so at lower noise levels. Despite these notable results and positive evaluation, it did not receive any recognition, whereas the aforementioned Fractal Design Meshify 2 received the Editor’s Choice award. In addition to this case, however, the “aquarium-style” VK-03 may soon join the lineup, as it was presented at Computex 2025.
An interesting visual identity with growth potential
Valkyrie is a brand that brings modern visuals, display elements, and ARGB effects to cooling hardware, while also trying to keep pace in terms of performance. Its liquid coolers in particular have already shown good potential. Perhaps if the company had chosen more aggressive (lower) prices at launch, it might have caused a bigger stir—but that is something we will never know. However, if it manages to refine performance in the air-cooler segment, expand its case lineup, and eliminate minor shortcomings (such as errors in the installation manual or control software), the company will likely succeed in permanently anchoring its drakkar in the ocean of cooling hardware.
Next time, we will watch how a new monopost heads toward this space in fifth gear on a straight.
English translation and edit by Jozef Dudáš
