Question 1

Can this fit a LGA 1151 motherboard without any additional hardware other than what it comes with already?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this can fit an LGA 1151 motherboard without any additional hardware other than what it comes with already.

Question 2

Can this fit a LGA 1151 motherboard without any additional hardware than what comes with it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the be quiet! PURE LOOP 120mm AIO CPU Water Cooler is compatible with the LGA 1151 motherboard and includes the necessary mounting hardware for it.

Question 3

Would I be able to use this on the AM5 platform?

Accepted Answer

The product is compatible with Intel 1200 / 1700 / 2066 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 / 2011(-3) square ILM; AMD: AM4 / AM3(+). There is no mention of AM5 compatibility.

Question 4

Can the white LED ring on the CPU block be turned off? I am aware there's no software to do so, but would it be safe to leave the LED unplugged, leaving only the pump connected to the SATA power cable? Thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes, watched a video on this. There is a plug on the water block that is for the white LED. Simply keep it unplugged to keep the light off. The pump is powered by a different set of cables.

Question 5

What's the highest power CPU this can cool? Could it cool an AMD 5800x?

Accepted Answer

Usually, the rule of thumb is a 120MM AIO no matter the brand can cool around 200W max of TDP. Anything more than this would probably be too much and require a 240mm.

Question 6

What's the highest power CPU this can cool effectively at stock? Can it cool an AMD 5800x?

Accepted Answer

The be quiet! PURE LOOP 120mm AIO CPU Water Cooler is designed for high cooling performance, providing reliable cooling power for sophisticated applications, and maintaining low temperatures even during peak CPU performance. It features a Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM fan that combines quiet operation with high air pressure and a nickel-coated coldplate for optimal use of liquid metal thermal compound. However, specific compatibility with the AMD 5800X at stock settings is not explicitly mentioned.

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