Protocol
Big update of our test protocol since we are changing the platform. First, we take temperature readings with a Ryzen 9 7900X coupled to an MSI X670E Carbon WiFi. The CPU is configured so that it consumes 100W, 150W and 200W. If it’s not the configuration that changes, our reading methods don’t change except the heating method. We then use the PowerMax software and launch a SSE type test on an unlimited duration.
Afterwards, other readings on LGA-1700 platform with Core i will be added to the protocol.
For the purpose of the test, the Kraken 240 RGB will be compared to other kits in 240mm, 280mm, 360mm and 420mm. Here is the list of AIOs in question:
- H170i Elite Capellix (Corsair)
- H170i Elite LCD XT (Corsair)
- Kraken Elite 360 (NZXT)
- Kraken 240 RGB (NZXT)
- Liquid Freezer II 240 (Arctic)
- Liquid Freezer II 280 (Arctic)
- Liquid Freezer II 420 (Arctic)
- Ryuo III 240 (Asus)
- Ryuo III 360 (Asus)
- Vida 240 Slim (Silverstone)
