DeepCool LS520 240mm AIO Cooler Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The DeepCool LS520 High-Performance Liquid CPU Cooler is available now with an MSRP of £129.99.

• Amazon.co.uk – £109.99
• Scan.co.uk – £109.99

Overview

DeepCool is one of the biggest and the best at what they do, and today is really no exception. The DeepCool LS520 WH 240mm AIO Cooler really hits the mark, delivering good cooling performance and acoustics. Admittedly not the best, but overall, it’s still what I would regard as high-end. Of course, since I built my new test bench, I’ve tested the best-of-the-best, and really, they’re fierce competition for each other, not just the LS520.

What is impressive, is the actual system performance. This cooler was able to maintain higher clock speeds, which resulted in it posting some of my highest Cinebench scores yet. However, it’s hard to ignore that the NZXT Kraken was basically cooler and quieter, while also delivering better performance. However, at current retail prices, the Kraken is also £40 extra, and that’s basically 30-40% more expensive for some relatively small gains. Of course, if you have the money, it’s worth the extra, but if not, the Kraken is a close second for solid performance.

The build quality is excellent though, and the pump was virtually silent, the liquid never seemed to gurgle or bubble when in normal operation, and with a tweak of the slightly aggressive default fan curves to a silent profile, you can improve the acoustics without impacting the overall cooling performance by any significant amount.

The aesthetics are on point too. Available in black or white, and both with that stunning infinity mirror pump and those sexy ARGB fans, it’s sure to look great in any system.

Should I Buy One?

I really can’t fault the DeepCool LS520, but for overclocking the CPU, I’d prefer to get a larger radiator such as a 360mm, or the more expensive NZXT cooler which did perform better. However, for around £100, the LS520 is right on the money when it comes to performance, build quality and overall design.