My Valkyrie V360 Lite ARGB Black Thermal Performance

Valkyrie has again delivered a solid cooling solution in the form of V360 Lite. This cooler is sitting on top in our test result although we don’t have more coolers in the result but ARCTIC and EKWB coolers will give a good reference point.

The overall sound output of V360 Lite is recorded at 43.7 dB(A) which is closer to that of SYN360.
Conclusion

I tested SYN360 white from Valkyrie and this cooler got my praise for its sheer or raw performance albeit a slightly elevated noise level. This cooler in fact won the category of Raw Performance out of the box in our round up of 360mm coolers in 2024. Valkyrie has released new coolers in A and V Lite series.

Meet V240/V360 Lite and A240/A360. These coolers are available in black and white. I have taken a look at the V360 Lite ARGB Black edition this time. Valkyrie is offering these coolers at an attractive price point and I wanted to see if they live up to the standards set by SYN360 while offering a true value to the bucks. (spoiler: they do).

The V360 Lite ARGB Black is compatible with Intel LGA115x/1200/1700/20XX and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets. It is good to see Valkyrie still providing support for old Intel sockets providing more market segment unlike the competition.

We have an aluminum made radiator measuring 397x120x27mm. The complete assembly is black. The total height of this cooler with 120x25mm fans is 53mm approximately including the heads of the screws. The radiator has 20 FPI count and it has 12 channels for coolant flow. There were a few bent or pressed fins on the surface. This would not impact the overall performance though.

Valkyrie uses CIIR + EPDM Hose on V360 Lite coolers along with Polyester Filament sleeve. EPDM is a wise move by the vendor. I have used EPDM soft tube from Alphacool and still using whenever doing a custom loop build. This is an industrial grade material. The tubes run to 450mm length which is plentiful.

The distinctive feature of this cooler is its edge design. It is not circular which has almost become a traditional layout. The top cover of the housing is removable and be rotated in 90? to align with the orientation of the cooler. Another feature is the visible circuit board on the top cover along with a infinity mirror subtle A-RGB lighting.

This cooler has a copper base and comes with a pre-applied thermal paste. In addition, there is a thermal paste tube in the accessory box that will cover you for good when redoing the cooler in a long run. The pump is PWM controlled and its speed rating is 800 to 2800 RPM ±10% at 12VDC.

My Valkyrie has provided 3x B12 fans with this cooler. These fans have 9x blades with each having stripes. These fans use Fluid Dynamic Bearings and are rated for maximum of 2150 RPM ± 10% speed generating 81.68 CFM airflow while maintaining 4.00mmH?O static pressure. Their noise rating is 30.5 dBA. These fans have a short length cable that runs to only one side of the frame and uses proprietary connectors for daisy-chaining. This daisy-chain connection can then be connected to the motherboard using an adapter extension cable.

The overall installation of this cooler’s block on AMD AM5 socket requires 12 items in 5 steps. The AMD mounting is different than the other coolers though not difficult. However, fitting a two point block on the studs of the mounting brackets might require you to exert a little more pressure. Take care when installing the mounting brackets as their proper installation is a key. Since this cooler uses standard connectors on the extension cable, it is compatible with RGB Sync technology of the motherboard manufacturers.

This cooler has MSRP of €108.25 and comes with a 5-year warranty from the manufacturer. This cooler offers a top notch thermal performance challenging the likes of EK Water Blocks Nucleus CR360 Lux DRGB and ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 showing its might and meat. This is a second cooler from Valkyrie on our test bench and they have won our Must Have award consecutively.

Pros:

Excellent Thermal Performance
Edge Pump Cover Design
Rotatable Cover
Visible circuit Board
Infinity mirror subtle A-RGB lighting
Powerful Pump and Cold Plate Design
B12 Black ARGB Fans
Easy Cable Management
Intel LGA1700/1851 Compatible
AMD AM5 Compatible
Easy Installation
Better Noise
5-year Warranty

Cons:

None

Enos Tech Must Have Award