AORUS WATERFORCE X II 360 ICE - The finest cooler from GIGABYTE ever!

GIGABYTE isn't new to cooling and the AORUS WATERFORCE X II 360 ICE in particular is testament to this. The ICE edition looks incredible, is as easy as ABC to put together and preforms admirably and in line with the best coolers money can buy.
GIGABYTE has outdone itself with this one. It isn't perfect, but it's the closest they've ever been to AIO perfection.
No price yet, but based on the previous models, it should be at the $220~ / R5,000 ZAR point.
#gigabyte #cooling #overclocking

[@Rosenrot1st]

Hey. I have the same cooler, just black one. I have installed everything, the CPU cooler is working properly as functions, but the LCD display is "stuck", it doesn't move, always shows 30C and GCC cannot recognize the cooler. I have tried 5-6 times, unplugged all the cables, restarted, same and same issue. I have re-installed the GCC even with older version, but just it doesn't recognize my cooler. I have plugged the SATA power cable to my PSU and the little cable to "USB port on the MB", rest of the cables are on the fans just like you did in the video. Any ideas?

[@mateusmachado8163]

same here

[@Rosenrot1st]

@@mateusmachado8163 I thought that I was the only person with such issue

[@mateusmachado8163]

@@Rosenrot1st did you solve it?

[@Rosenrot1st]

@@mateusmachado8163 No. I'm having long conversation with Gigabyte Support and I'm waiting for results by them. I'm almost sure it's faulty, but I wanna hear their opinion from Gigabyte, because I have sent them video materials as proof.

[@rahulpriyadarshi2335]

Its Great For cooling But software Sucks, LCD Panel not saving My custom GIF And after every restart it resets to Default display and orientation.

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Have you tried the latest firmware. I agree, the software could be better, a lot better actually.

[@Tomiloveadi]

Hey can you tell me, where to plug the 2 cables ? I have Gigabyte Aorus z790 Pro x Motherboard

[@carnagelan]

I am looking at this AIO with my 7800x3d. I have always used air cooling as i am scared of leaks from these aios. I just love the way they look so i am thinking about it

[@Bonnie1987_-gl7tn]

they wont leak if you take care of them, also those aorus ones come with multiple protections in the tubes.

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

What an excellent setup, it'll be similar to the one I daily now.

[@b-hongd2046]

Do you need to install firmware first before the pump activates? I plugged mine into the usb header and sata cable to PSU, but pump did not turn on...

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

You should be able to see the default image or animation on the unit to show that power is being received at the very least. If it remains off, then something may be faulty.

[@b-hongd2046]

Thanks! I've sent it back as a faulty unit 😭

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

@@b-hongd2046 ah sorry about that. Replacement unit should hopefully have zero issues.

[@sorenksdissymeijyns229]

Can you tell me if the thermal paste that comes with it conducts electricity?

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

It's not conductive at all

[@CptKevin-kl9dg]

I want your help that, when i install the aorus waterforce x II 240, just only one of my fans spinning, like the one have aorus LOGO in the middle, when i turn on the computer, it both worked but later on the one i mentioned it stop spinning Im really freaking out right now. Do you have any idea. I did connect anythings like the manual say. I did change the as you said that, plug the ARGB and FAN header directly into motherboard then it worked, but the fans used to didnt spin, it spin little weaker, I guess because I can see the vibration of the center of the fan is more than the other one so i guess it spinned but little weaker. Do you have no I idea what issue I have met or I should go refund it. Thanks you

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Not sure what it could be, but I would get a refund or exchange. That unit sounds like it is faulty

[@sabishiihito]

Still 7th Gen Asetek pump??

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Don't know, will try and find out.

[@pangeranrio0112]

What happened to the 7th gen Asetek pump?

[@Shirodx]

I have an issue with this pump. When I'm in the bios I notice that after about 4 min the CPU temp goes up to 99c and I start getting warning messages poping up.

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

That sounds like a faulty unit. That shouldn't be happening. What I was getting is the fans spinning up too much and making a needless noise in bios. However there were no pump issues, I suggest you get it replaced if possible.

[@nagisanzenin3326]

Hello, good video, I'm also thinking about buying the new CPU cooler. Did I understand correctly that only 1 connection is needed for all 3 fans + rgb? With the predecessor, each fan had its own RGB port.

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Yes correct. The fans attach to each other via magnets. The last fan on either side will have a connector which will control the RGB and Fans as well. Very neat solution

[@denisdorokhov4416]

Hello, could measure the tube length on these please? Can't find it anywhere :-(

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

About 37cm each

[@denisdorokhov4416]

@@TheOverclockerMagazine Thanks a lot for your answer!

[@user-rc1uj5td3c]

Have you had any problems with it? I’ve read that people compin about pump problems

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Zero thus far. What pump problems are they complaining about? Perhaps I'm unaware that I have such an issue. Would be curious to find out.

[@ardequerade3155]

probably just people not knowing how to position AIO's correctly. the pump should never be higher up than the block

[@marcelosalama1860]

this is trash bro take and asus its so much better

[@user-rc1uj5td3c]

@@marcelosalama1860 I'm done with asus after I've send them GPU with defctive fan, and they broke the connetcer and blamed me. plus didnt fix the fan. the card was under warrenty.

[@user-rc1uj5td3c]

After 3 months i can safely say, it's one of the best aio's

[@ALI_KDX.]

did the software make proplems?

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Not at all surprisingly enough. The GIGABYTYE Control Centre works surprisingly well

[@ALI_KDX.]

@@TheOverclockerMagazine truly? Many people say that it is a bad program, it seems that it downloads programs without your permission

[@ALI_KDX.]

@@TheOverclockerMagazine Also, many people say that ARMORY CREATE is one of the worst programs. Companies should pay attention to software programs.

[@ALI_KDX.]

@@TheOverclockerMagazine I also conducted a study on software programs, showing that what determines whether the program is good for you or not is the motherboard. I asked a number of people about Armory Create. The people who say that the program does not cause them any problems were using a ROG STRIX motherboard. Also, as for the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER, for people who own AORUS motherboards, the program was very smooth with them, but this is not a standard. The program may be very smooth with you, but you do not have the same company of the motherboard

[@ALI_KDX.]

@@TheOverclockerMagazine I WILL GO WITH ASUS ROG STRIX RYUJIN III 240 ARGB IT IS CHEAP , IT IS cost 220$

[@hanmaruf2919]

what oem pump this using it? asetek or another?

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Have no idea, GIGABYTE would not volunteer that information

[@marcelosalama1860]

It's pure garbage, I had an x360 aorus and the screen kept failing, always problems, and the forums you review all have the same thing happen

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

That's unfortunate. I didn't have that issue on the 1st model and not this one.

[@alien-bl6yd]

no more aorus AIO

[@TheOverclockerMagazine]

Why?