The Wandering Knight is the flagship product series from Asiahorse, and the W360 is the first AIO liquid cooler of this series. This cooler utilizes dual pump technology ( we call it Cetus), comparable to Asetek Gen8, and includes a 360-degree rotatable infinity mirror pump head, three 120mm performance ARGB fans, And even an original anime character as w360's ambassador. In this review, we will be taking a closer look at the white version of the W360 liquid cooler.
Specifications
Packaging
First of all, Asiahorse is very elegant in the packaging of W360. If you're a fan of anime, you'll definitely appreciate this artistic piece. The front of the box features the anime character of the Wandering Knight along with the slogan "Unleash Your Style."
The side of the box provides a detailed specification list and a well-designed product outline. This allows customers to quickly see the dimensions of each component and determine if the product will fit their current case, making it easy to compare products in a retail setting.
Inside the package, W360 adopts a full foam filling scheme. This ensures that all components are well-protected and remain undamaged during transit.
Accessories
The kit includes not only regular AMD/Intel AIO fasteners and installation manual, but also a box of the knight gift bag
Inside, there are additional items themed around the Wandering Knight anime elements: Acrylic anime figure, unique Knight's ID (metal card), And postcard. Once you lay out everything, you'll be amazed at how rich the contents are!
W360 Overview
The W360 integrates several impressive elements into its cooler. Besides the knight-emblem mirror pump, it also includes an inline pump on the tubing for added performance. A quick overview reveals that the W360 emphasizes its white aesthetic with meticulously detailed white cabling. Additionally, the three included 120mm RGB fans come with the Knight series' exclusive barcode nameplates. The W360 is a 360mm all-in-one water cooler, and currently, Asiahorse has not released a smaller 240mm version. Now that we’ve covered the overall appearance, let’s take a closer look at each component of this knight’s gear.
Based on our initial overview, Asiahorse currently only offers the 360mm version of the W360 cooler. The W360 features a thickness of 27mm and uses 12 water channels, similar to most mainstream water coolers on the market. We will compare its cooling performance in more detail later
This all-in-one Liquid Cooler cooling system comes equipped with 120mm Knight series fans that boast a 2.1mmH2O static pressure, providing ample airflow for the radiator. The entire radiator housing is painted white to match the rest of the cooler. On the other side of the pipes, there is a raised circular metal cap that covers a pressure relief bag inside. When the internal pressure of the cooler increases due to heat, this pressure relief bag compresses. As the bag compresses, the internal volume of the cooler increases, thereby reducing the internal pressure that could potentially cause leaks.
Each braided cooling tube extends from one end of the radiator end cap, and these lines connect directly to the radiator via an additional pump. There is a neat-looking shield around the joints. During installation, the cooling tubes proved to be very flexible, and their 400mm length is just right, providing flexibility in the installation process without being cumbersome.
Let’s take a look at the combination of the CPU water block and dual pumps. This is a really cool design, with the main is white, the front is ARGB multi-layer mirror glass with WK logo. The W360 utilizes the proprietary Cetus dual-pump system, offering higher flow rates and improved cooling performance. Pump 1 operates at 3000 RPM, while Pump 2 reaches speeds up to 4500 RPM.
Testing
As a self-developed water cooling solution, what is the actual performance of the W360? We can gain a comprehensive understanding of the W360's performance through the results from the following test platform.
Test System CPU Cooler Intel 2024
Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K
Cooling: Wandering Knight W360
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix Z790-H Gaming WiFi
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Memory: CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5
2x16GB - 5600
Storage: WD Blue SN580 1TB (1000 GB, PCI-E 4.0 x4)
Case: Phanteks NV7 ATX Full Tower Case
Power: Thermalright TG 850WTesting
Conclusion
As AISAHORSE's first water cooler, W360 does not use the Aestek solution, and its performance may be the primary concern of users. The performance of W360 is not inferior to mainstream water coolers on sale, and it has even achieved very good results. The suggested retail price of the W360 is $109.99, which is not a high price, and the packaging is very beautiful, and also comes with anime gifts. In general, if you have a limited budget and are not superstitious about big brands, AISAHORSE's W360 water cooler will be a very good choice.
