be quiet! Pure Loop 2 240mm AIO Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The be quiet! Pure Loop 2 240mm AIO cooler is available right now from Overclockers UK for £99.95, not a bargain, but not overpriced either and about on par with many other high-end big-name brand liquid coolers of a similar form factor. That being said, it did perform a bit better and certainly ran a bit quieter than the competition, so be quiet! certainly have a quality product here, and it’s one of the nicest AIO coolers on the market right now.

Overview

There’s not a lot to say about this one that I haven’t already said about the 280mm or the 360mm models we’ve tested in the last couple of months. With the 240mm model now tested, I can confidently say that all three models in the Pure Loop 2 lineup are really fantastic, and as for which is best, well, that depends on what you really need from your cooler, and how much you’re willing to spend.

The 240mm and the 280mm largely seemed to cool just about the same. While the 280mm version was a little bit quieter, the smaller 240mm version wasn’t exactly noisy either, so for the sake of saving a few quid, I’d be inclined to buy the smaller one and turn the fans down a little bit. However, for higher TDP processors, the 280mm can handle a little more, so again, that’s up to you. The 360mm version is the most powerful of the bunch by far, but with an extra fan spinning, it does run a little louder, but again it’s pretty great overall.

The build quality is superb on this cooler, and it’s one of the few AIO coolers I’ve tested where the pump is utterly silent. Having it mounted on the tubing rather than on the CPU block or integrated into the radiator clearly works very well, and helps reduce the instance of vibration noises with other components. The CPU block is pretty light and compact as a result, which honestly just made it easier to install on your motherboard, making it very user-friendly. There’s a little hint of RGB on the CPU block too, not too much and it’s more just a highlight rather than an obnoxious RGB disco, which I much prefer, as it’s simply more tasteful.

Should I Buy One?

It may be the smallest of the Pure Loop 2 coolers, but the 240mm version holds its own against its bigger siblings in cooling performance and is one of the quietest AIO coolers on the market. It’s easy to install, easy to maintain and with a little hint of RGB and brushed aluminium on the block, it looks pretty fantastic too!