GIGABYTE has expanded its cooling portfolio with the launch of the new AORUS ELITE series of all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU coolers. The lineup debuts with the flagship AORUS ELITE 360, alongside the more compact AORUS ELITE 240, offering support for a wide range of gaming and high-performance PC builds. Both models will be available in black and white color options.
The new series combines high-performance liquid cooling with extensive customization features, including a built-in LCD display and advanced RGB lighting.
Full-Color LCD for Real-Time System Monitoring
A key feature of the AORUS ELITE series is its integrated full-color LCD display, which supports GIGABYTE’s LCD Edge View technology. The screen can display up to 11 different hardware statistics, including CPU, GPU, and memory information, with as many as four monitoring panels visible simultaneously.
In addition to displaying system information, users can personalize the LCD with custom images, animated GIFs, or video clips, allowing the cooler to become a visual centerpiece inside the PC chassis.
Extensive RGB Customization
The flagship AORUS ELITE 360 incorporates 87 addressable LEDs, enabling highly detailed lighting effects. GIGABYTE’s dual-zone RGB implementation allows the fan blades and fan frames to be controlled independently through the GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) software.
This approach provides greater flexibility when creating synchronized lighting profiles or unique color combinations to match individual system builds.
Designed for Efficient and Quiet Cooling
The AORUS ELITE series utilizes a dual-chamber pump design that separates hot and cooled liquid, improving thermal efficiency by reducing heat recirculation. According to GIGABYTE, this design enables faster and more consistent heat transfer away from the processor.
Cooling performance is further enhanced by 120 mm Hawk fans featuring a seven-blade design, which aims to increase airflow and static pressure while keeping operating noise below 40 dBA. The fans also use Fluid Dynamic Bearings (FDB) to improve durability and reduce vibration.
The cooling system is completed by a high-density aluminum radiator with dedicated coolant channels and a copper cold plate featuring micro-fin technology to maximize the contact surface for heat dissipation.
Simplified Installation
GIGABYTE has also focused on making installation easier for PC builders.
The AORUS ELITE liquid coolers feature a single-frame fan assembly designed to simplify mounting while reducing vibration. A universal mounting bracket supports both Intel LGA 1851/1700 and AMD AM5/AM4 platforms, eliminating the need for multiple mounting kits.
To further streamline installation, the coolers arrive with thermal paste pre-applied, helping ensure proper contact between the CPU and cold plate. An integrated cable management design also reduces the number of required cables from as many as nine to just three, resulting in a cleaner build and easier cable routing.
Availability
The AORUS ELITE series consists of the AORUS ELITE 360 and AORUS ELITE 240, with both models offered in black and white finishes. Pricing and regional availability have not yet been announced.
