PCBuilder Hydro Chill 240MM AIO Liquid CPU Cooler ARGB

Gamers and overclockers building a high-performance rig in a mid-tower case need serious cooling without the bulk of a giant air cooler. The PCBuilder Hydro Chill 240MM AIO Liquid CPU Cooler ARGB handles up to 250W TDP, keeping modern processors from Intel and AMD in check while adding a splash of addressable RGB lighting. Its 240mm aluminum radiator and dual 120mm PWM ARGB fans strike a balance between thermal headroom and compatibility, fitting most cases with top or front 240mm mounts.

Key specifications

• Radiator size: 240mm
• Included fans: 2x 120mm PWM ARGB, 800–2000 RPM
• Fan airflow: 20–75 CFM; static pressure: 0.2–2.8 mmH2O
• Fan noise: 15–32 dBA; pump noise: <25 dBA
• Pump speed: 2500 RPM (±10%)
• Socket support: Intel LGA 1700, 1200, 115X, 2066, 2011; AMD AM5, AM4, AM3+, TR4 (with optional bracket)
• Materials: aluminum radiator, copper cold plate, low-evaporation rubber tubing with nylon sleeving
• Lighting: Addressable RGB on fans and pump, 3-pin 5V ARGB connector
• Fan power: 4-pin PWM; pump power: 3-pin

Why choose it

The Hydro Chill 240 delivers reliable liquid cooling for CPUs up to 250W TDP, making it suitable for high-end gaming and content creation. The ARGB lighting on both fans and pump lets you sync effects with your motherboard or controller, while PWM control keeps noise in check during light workloads. The copper cold plate and aluminum radiator ensure efficient heat transfer, and the 400mm tubing offers flexibility for clean builds.

Ideal use cases

• Mid-tower gaming PCs with 240mm radiator support
• Overclocked systems needing better than stock cooling
• Builds where ARGB aesthetics matter
• Upgrading from a stock air cooler for quieter operation

Good to know

The cooler includes mounting hardware for mainstream Intel and AMD sockets; TR4 support requires an optional bracket (not included). The ARGB connector is a standard 3-pin 5V header, so check your motherboard or controller compatibility. The pump is powered by a 3-pin connector and runs at a fixed speed, while the fans use PWM for automatic speed adjustment.