Sapphire Nitro+ S240-A AIO CPU Cooler

Sapphire is well known for its AMD Radeon-based graphics cards that have remained a go-to choice for PC enthusiasts for years. However, less well known is that they have expanded into numerous other markets at various times, be it embedded system boards, motherboards, external GPU enclosures, and all-in-one liquid coolers. While graphics cards will remain their forte, their recent expansion into liquid coolers shows they are ready to tackle new challenges.

The NITRO+ LCS series is a first for Sapphire. They perform well in a default baseline setup, but the cooler sits in a very saturated market. Pricing, however, is everything, and that's going to shoot Sapphire in the foot, as these units (as far as we're concerned) carry a too-steep price tag. Other than that, RGB lighting is something we like. AiO's cooling performance is excellent; the thing that may be improved is the noise level from the fans. Aggressive competition and pricing are the order of the day, putting these units in a difficult position. Other than that, the new NITRO+ is a well-designed and capable performer and a first for Sapphire. If you like the design, all you need is a bit of fan tweaking; in cooling performance, the product holds up well towards competing products.

When it comes to fans, they aren’t typically something people get too excited about. High-end fans can be ultra quiet, have lots of power, and of course, some have RGB lighting.