The Light Loop IO LCD is be quiet!'s first AIO water cooler with a built-in display, and it's arriving noticeably later than similar screens from NZXT (Kraken Elite) and Corsair (iCUE Link Titan LCD). This is a 360mm, triple-fan unit built around a 2.1" round IPS display sitting on the pump head, paired with a new single-cable "IO Controller" system meant to simplify AIO cabling.

Price: €229.90 / $249.90 / £179.99 (360mm black; white adds ~€5/$5, same £179.99 in the UK — the 240mm variant is €204.90/$224.90/£159.99 black or €209.90/$229.90/£159.99 white)

What's actually new here

The display. A 2.1", 480×480, 500-nit round IPS panel on the pump block. It can show CPU/coolant temps, fan speeds, clock speeds, or custom images and video, configured through the revamped IO Center software (Windows app or a browser-based IO Center Web). Settings and backgrounds can be saved to onboard memory, so the display keeps working without the software running in the background — a genuinely useful detail if you don't want a monitoring app parked in your system tray permanently.

Worth tempering expectations, though: at 2.1", this is a small display by current AIO standards. NZXT and Corsair have moved to larger, sometimes curved or rotatable panels. be quiet! is positioning the smaller screen as "understated" rather than trying to out-spec the competition, which fits the brand's usual restraint — but if a big flashy screen is the main draw for you, this isn't the biggest one on the market.

The IO Controller. Probably the more practically useful change. Instead of running separate ARGB, PWM, and pump cables back to the motherboard, the whole cooler connects through a single cable to an included controller (which can be stuck magnetically inside the case), and fan cables are routed hidden along the tubing. For anyone who's dealt with the usual AIO cable octopus, this is a legitimate quality-of-life upgrade regardless of how the display turns out.

Fans. Three daisy-chained Light Wings LX 120mm PWM "high-speed" fans, 9 blades each, 16 LEDs apiece. Rated up to 2100 RPM, 61.8 CFM / 105.1 m³/h, 2.51mm H₂O static pressure at full speed. An included ARGB/PWM breakout cable lets you hang standard fans or RGB gear off the same chain, though be quiet! notes that going beyond three daisy-chained ARGB components calls for a separately-powered RGB hub rather than relying on header current alone.

The retail package is big for the 360mm variation and supports many Intel (1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1151 / 1150 / 1155) and AMD (AM4/AM5) platforms.

Opening the box unveils the contents, the CPU cooler is in the middle, and accessories and everything are well organized and protected.

You will find a printed manual for installing the product for both Intel/AMD sockets, an IO controller, mounting ties, double side tapes, mounting mechanism for both Intel/AMD sockets, and of course thermal paste.

The included IO Controller is a new design that need several other ports to connect in order to get everything started. At the sides there are more ports in case you need to daisy chain more IO controllers (to control for example more be quiet! IO enabled products).

Inside the retail package you will find three be quiet! Light Wings LX 120mm PWM high-speed fan, that supports ARGB colors and have been modified to installed in chain for easier cable handling. These are completely new fans who lean more toward the ARGB theme than the original Light Wings fans. With an illuminated hub that scatters light onto 9 frosted fan blades, the lighting effects are much more pronounced. The high-speed versions come with a closed-loop motor, that always keeps the fan speed at the desired level, even when the air meets resistance. This makes them perfect for use on radiators.

Lastly, there is also a refill bottle with coolant (100ml), in case you need it, the product does accept refills after many years of use.

The 360mm Light Loop has a big radiator that can fit three 120mm fans. According to its specs, it has 397 x 120 x 27mm dimensions and it's made out of aluminum / black spray paint.

The CPU cooler base/pump is connected to the main body via two tubes with 400mm length.

The pump has a new design and includes an LCD screen that can be controlled via the be quiet! IO Center software. There is only one connection cable (USB Type-C) that needs to run to the included controller to get everything started.

The base is made out of copper/nickel plating and also includes a sticker that must be removed before use.