The DARKROCK D240 is a 240 mm all-in-one CPU liquid cooler with a copper-base pump, two PWM fans, and ARGB lighting for builders who want active CPU cooling and customizable lighting in a compatible desktop case.
Recommended For
- Builders with a case that supports a 240 mm radiator who want an all-in-one liquid cooler for a mainstream gaming or productivity PC, rather than choosing a cooler for maximum overclocking headroom.
- PC builders who want ARGB lighting on both the pump head and fans as part of a coordinated case build.
- Upgraders using a supported AM5, AM4, or listed Intel socket who want a 240 mm AIO with PWM fans and included mounting support for those platforms.
- First-time AIO builders who are comfortable following installation instructions and want a self-contained cooler rather than assembling a custom liquid-cooling loop.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- During everyday gaming on a compatible, stock or moderately tuned CPU, the D240’s temperature-responsive fans can ramp up as the processor works harder; actual temperatures and noise depend on the CPU, case airflow, and fan settings.
- For a new PC build or a cooler swap, users with a supported AM5, AM4, or listed Intel socket can use the included mounting compatibility; check that the case has room for a 240 mm radiator before installation.
- When assembling a visible, RGB-lit PC, the pump head and radiator fans add coordinated ARGB lighting; lighting effects depend on connecting them to compatible motherboard headers or control hardware.
- For general desktop use and lighter workloads, PWM control can keep the fans at lower speeds and increase them as CPU temperature rises; the cooler is not a guarantee of silent operation because fan and pump noise vary with settings and system conditions.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | CPU liquid-cooling builds with a 240 mm radiator and support for the listed AMD and Intel sockets |
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| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
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| Pump And Block | Ceramic-bearing pump rated at 600-300±20% RPM with noise below 30.1 dB(A); block measures 2.8 × 2.8 × 1.9 inches |
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| Radiator And Tubing | 240 mm radiator with 13-inch tubing |
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| Fan Configuration | Two 120 mm fan slots; hydraulic-bearing fans rated at 800-1800±20 RPM with noise below 27.3 dB(A) |
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| Lighting And Connectors | ARGB lighting; connectors include 12V 4-pin and 5V 3-pin |
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| Color | Black |
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| Model Identifiers | DARKROCK D-Series Water Cooling System, model D240 |
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