Lian Li Hydroshift II 360 CL ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler - 360mm AIO - 3.4" IPS LCD Square Screen - Daisy-Chain - Low-Noise - Intel LGA 1851/1700, AMD AM5/AM4-3X CL120 ARGB Fans - Black (HS2LCDS36CB)

Looks awesome in my first pc build. Just be careful with how you install as the pump can actually be disconnected even while the screen is on. The removable screen has to be on correctly. Very easy to get on cpu tho.

Amazon Customer · 2026-05-01 · via amazon

Worked and looks great

Kevin · 2026-04-12 · via amazon

It works as intended, TY!

Jesus Saenz · 2026-03-22 · via amazon

One issue after another. I wanted the cooler to work since it had the stealth pump tubes. The first issue was getting the fans and pump to work with my MSI motherboard. Due to the power draw and fan RGB, the motherboard may not provide enough power to run the system properly. A SATA daisy-chain plug was included in the box, but that did not allow me to control the pump or fans. I had to purchase the USB controller separately for that. Second, the L-Connect software is far behind the curve. Between the downloading, firmware updates, and multiple media downloads required, the AIO is nowhere close to plug-and-play. I had to use multiple websites and do research just to get the system running. Third, after everything, I finally got the system running and started testing. I noticed temperatures fluctuating severely. I re-pasted the system twice and eventually realized the CPU mounting bracket was not sitting flush. After doing some research, I found that Lian Li may have sent out AMD thumb screws with improper tolerances. This was my first Lian Li product, and it will most likely be my last.

Mcginnis · 2025-12-23 · via amazon

My Old AIO was loosing performance as it was aging and the water was evaporated enough where you can hear it sloshing around very freely within the radiator so it was time to get a new one. I like the idea of the Hydroshift with it's minimalistic design with no tubes draping across the inside of the case so I decided to give it a try. Pros: * Tubes/Wiring - The best thing about the Hydroshift series is that the tubes are mostly hidden behind the radiator, so a minimum is visible going from the block/pump to where it "appears" to disappear towards the top of the case. What's even better is that the wiring is also ran along the tubes so there are no visible wires going from the block which make a very clean look. Also you can adjust the tubes in the back of the radiator so that they go straight up from your CPU instead of in an angle for an even cleaner look. Another plus is that there are only 3 cables going out from the radiator, 2 PWM cables and a single cable going out to the USB header, no controller box is a plus in my book. * Fans - For an extra $20 for the CL version compared to the fan-less this is a no brainer in my opinion. You're basically getting 3 fans that normally cost about $20+ for 1, so you're getting 2 for free when you get the bundle. If you don't use them you can sell them and get extra money back so that's a win in my book. The other nice thing about going with one of the fanned versions is that all the cables for the fans are completely hidden inside of a compartment at the end of the radiator. * Screen - This is also a good implementation as the screen as it is only connected via some pogo pins on the block, no wires at all. My Asus one had 2 wires coming out from the screen so while you could take off the screen easily there were wires going to the USB header and the controller box so it would just half to hang if I had to do any maintenance. This fixed the greatest gripe about the screen in comparison to my old one. This is also an IPS display so the viewing angles are much better. Cons: * Radiator - I don't know the reason but the radiator seems to be a downgrade from the previous generation, I'm guessing it might have to do with the improved pump. The previous generation was 27mm thick while this one is only 24mm, would be nice if it was the same or upgraded to 30mm for improved performance. * Cables - While it is nice that it only has 3 cables, there is one downside to it being that if it doesn't get a certain amount of power then the Lian Li L-Connect software won't see the AIO. The solution they give you is a PWM splitter hooked up to a SATA port (which I needed to use for my setup). For this it can be a bit confusing as the instructions don't make it clear as to which of the PWM cables will do the job, basically you will need to hook up the connector with 4 wires to the CPU header on your motherboard and the one with 2 cables to they adapter. I think a better solution would just to have a dedicated SATA power cable coming out as well with the other cables. * Lighting - While the lighting works good, unfortunately at the time of this review there isn't a way to have the AIO sync with your motherboards lighting, you have to use Lian Li's software. While there is a MB Lighting Sync switch in the Quick/Sync Lighting tab it has no effect on the AIO nor the fans. * No Fill Port - Would have been a nice addition so extend the life of the AIO for when the water evaporates. * No VRM Cooling Fan - Your VRMs can get hot so when you have an air cooler it is designed to blow air down onto the VRMs but for AIO there is nothing there to give them that extra air. While not necessary for the overall functionality it a good feature to add a down firing fan on the pump to help the VRMs a bit. While not perfect this overall is a very good AIO. Hopefully they will make improvements on the next iteration of the AIO and to the software adding sync support, but overall I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend.

Brian · 2026-01-12 · via amazon

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$20