Alphacool Core 2 XT 280mm CPU AiO Cooler (14711)

The Alphacool Core 2 XT 280mm CPU AiO Cooler is an all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU cooler with a 280 mm radiator for AMD AM4 and AM5 and Intel LGA 1700 and 1851. Unlike conventional sealed AIO coolers it has a serviceable construction, with multiple G1/4 radiator ports, including a dedicated fill and drain port. The same cooler comes with a 240 mm, 360 mm or 420 mm radiator.

Properties

• Intel sockets: LGA 1700, 1851
• AMD sockets: AM4, AM5
• Radiator: 280 mm, NexXxoS HPE Full Copper, 30 mm thick
• Fans in the box: 2 x 140mm aRGB PWM
• Pump: Core DC-LT 3, up to approximately 3,800 RPM
• Tubes: TPV, flexible and durable

Fit

The CPU mounting hardware in the box covers every socket named above, which is the whole of its socket compatibility. For AMD there is a CPU bracket set and four threaded bolts, and the cooler mounts on the board's original backplate. For Intel there is a second bracket set, four threaded bolts of their own and a CPU backplate, which is only required for the Intel socket. Four screw sleeves and four washers complete the set.

On an AMD board the two-piece retention frame comes off first. On either platform you clean the CPU, apply the thermal grease and remove the protective film before the cooler goes on. The socket hardware is hand tightened only. The package includes the thermal paste (1g) and a putty tool.

Custom loop parts in an AIO

The cooler brings technology and materials traditionally found in custom water cooling systems into a convenient all-in-one format. It is designed for users who want high cooling performance without building a complete custom loop. It combines a NexXxoS HPE radiator, Core 1-based CPU cooling technology, the Core DC-LT 3 pump and aRGB fans, and so offers many of the advantages of a custom water cooling system.

Technical data radiator

• Radiator: Alphacool NexXxoS HPE 280mm Full Copper Radiator
• Thickness: 30 mm
• Cooling channels: 16
• Fin density: 18 FPI
• Copper parts: Fins, cooling channels and pre-chambers
• Ports: Four G1/4 inlet/outlet connections and a dedicated G1/4 fill and drain port

Technical data cooler and pump

• Cooling technology: Based on Alphacool Core 1
• Cold plate: Chrome-plated copper
• Housing: Aluminum, isolated from the coolant
• Pump: Integrated Alphacool Core DC-LT 3 pump
• Pump speed: Up to approximately 3,800 RPM
• Maximum pump flow rate: Approximately 2.1 L/min
• Maximum pump head pressure: 1.4 meters

Technical data fans

• Fans: 2 x 140mm aRGB PWM
• Lighting: Integrated 5V addressable RGB

In the box

• 1x Alphacool Core 2 XT 280mm CPU AIO
• 2x 140mm aRGB PWM Fans (Apex Stealth)
• 1x CPU Brackets AMD Set
• 4x Threaded bolt AMD
• 1x CPU Brackets INTEL Set
• 4x Threaded bolt INTEL
• 1x CPU Backplate
• 4x Screw sleeve
• 4x Washer
• 1x ARGB Adapter
• 1x aRGB Extension
• 1x PWM Extension cable
• 8x M3 Screw
• 8x M3x5mm
• 1x Thermal Grease (1g thermal paste)
• 1x Putty tool
• 1x Plug tool