The DeepCool Mystique 360 follows the proven concept of most liquid AIO coolers on the market. That is the classic design, where a pump is integrated in the cooling block, which allows the coolant to flow through the tubing into a radiator, where it is then cooled by the air flow from the fans. Occasionally some manufacturers try to modify this concept by changing the position of the pump in the loop to avoid the overly generic patent from Asetek, which thankfully expires next year and hopefully we will finally see some innovation. However, the vast majority of liquid coolers are built in the classic way, with the pump in the cooling block on top of the CPU.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the pump cannot be easily controlled by PWM, which was the first disappointment when testing this cooler. Personally, I don’t understand the manufacturer’s decision to equip any cooler nowadays with a pump that can only be controlled by changing the voltage (which is also not that simple, you will find out below). Mystique 360 is (like most of the coolers from DeepCool) equipped with Anti-Leak technology, which is a simple valve on the side of the radiator that passively regulates the pressure inside the loop according to the temperature of the coolant, so as not to leak liquid outside the loop due to high pressure. I also appreciate the design of the cables of the supplied fans, which can be connected in series. In addition, the cables are just long enough to connect the fans to each other comfortably. There is no need to worry about how to neatly tie up these cables in the build or how to connect them using splitters and couplers.<\/p>\n However, what worked well with the fan cables, unfortunately didn’t work so well with the cooling block cables. You’ll find as many as four different separate cables here, which means a lot of work tying them up to make the result look at least a little neat. So there’s a classic three-pin cable to connect the pump to the motherboard. Next you’ll find a cable for RGB sync (5V ARGB header), followed by a SATA cable for powering the 2.8″ TFT display on top of the block, and rounding it all off is an internal USB 2.0 cable for connecting said display and the management software. I can think of two ways this could be handled more elegantly. Either to use a proprietary connection to some central control unit that could be hidden in a partition of the case behind the motherboard, or at least to use short straps on the cable bundle from the pump for a neater look.<\/p>\n The copper coldplate of the cooling block is factory coated with a layer of thermal paste for the most convenient installation of the cooler. The tubes are attached to the cooling block using a pair of 90\u00b0 swivel fittings, which have a pleasantly firm action and do not change their position too easily when pulling on the tubes. The tubes are 410 mm long and have a protective nylon braid on their surface, which also improves their appearance.<\/p>\n The centerpiece and main element of this cooler is the large 2.8″ TFT display on top of the cooling block. On this display you can change the information displayed using software, or you can display an animated or static image that you upload to the app.<\/p>\n Personally, I liked the option of displaying continuous graphs with clock speed and temperature over time, but for normal use I would probably make the most use of a basic display of temperature or time accompanied by clock speed or load values. A nice detail is the presence of gyroscopes, so you will always get the display in the correct position. However, I couldn’t utilize this feature in my test setup where I have the entire motherboard in a horizontal position, so I set the orientation manually.<\/p>\n The supplied accessories are pretty standard and it’s nice that the cooler is already factory fitted with fans, which significantly reduces the time it takes to install it in your build. Of course, that’s assuming you plan to place the Mystique 360 in the top position above the motherboard, which isn’t always possible and\/or optimal.<\/p>\n Depending on your processor socket, you will choose the appropriate mounting kit with the Intel or AMD processor arms that you need to attach to the bottom of the cooling block. As already mentioned, the supplied fans have relatively short cables to connect them together, which is then solved by a long extension cable included in the accessories. Unfortunately though, the manufacturer didn’t include at least a small tube of thermal paste, so you have to make do with just the factory applied layer. I have repeatedly criticized such a move, and today is no exception. From my point of view, it’s pointless penny-pinching on a premium cooler that doesn’t make much sense and might unnecessarily frustrate users.<\/p>\n The physical dimensions of the DeepCool Mystique 360 do not stand out from its class. Thus, you shouldn’t run into any compatibility issues with your case if it supports AIO coolers up to 360 mm in size. The dimensions of the cooling block with pump are logically a bit larger due to the large LCD on the top of the cooling block. The price tag is quite reasonable within the premium cooler class and the five-year warranty is a nice extra bonus.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hwcooling.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/deepocool-mystique-360-01.jpg\")
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<\/th> <\/th> <\/th> <\/th> <\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Cooler <\/td> <\/td> DeepCool Mystique 360 <\/td> DeepCool LT720 <\/td> EK-Nucleus CR360 Lux D-RGB White <\/td><\/tr> Supported sockets <\/td> <\/td> Intel 115x, 1200, 1700; AMD AM4, AM5 <\/td> Intel 115x, 1200, 1700, 20xx; AMD AM4, AM5, sTR4\/sTRX4 <\/td> Intel 115x, 1200, 1700, 20xx; AMD AM4, AM5 <\/td><\/tr> Radiator dimensions (H \u00d7 W \u00d7 T) <\/td> <\/td> 402 \u00d7 120 \u00d7 27 mm <\/td> 402 \u00d7 120 \u00d7 27 mm <\/td> 400 \u00d7 124 \u00d7 27 mm <\/td><\/tr> Block dimensions (H \u00d7 W \u00d7 T) <\/td> <\/td> 93 \u00d7 77 \u00d7 66 mm <\/td> 94 \u00d7 80 \u00d7 68 mm <\/td> 82 \u00d7 69 \u00d7 31 mm <\/td><\/tr> Hose length <\/td> <\/td> 410 mm <\/td> 410 mm <\/td> 400 mm <\/td><\/tr> Pump speed <\/td> <\/td> 3400 rpm <\/td> 3100 rpm <\/td> 3100 rpm <\/td><\/tr> Radiator material <\/td> <\/td> aluminium <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Max RAM height <\/td> <\/td> no restrictions <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Warranty <\/td> <\/td> 5 years <\/td> 3 years <\/td> 5 years <\/td><\/tr> Approx. retail price <\/td> <\/td> 180 EUR <\/td> 135 EUR <\/td> 180 EUR <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>