CoolIT Vantage A.L.C. Advanced Liquid Cooling CPU Water Cooler Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video opens with Linus walking through the unboxing of the CoolIT Vantage A.L.C., highlighting how this advanced liquid cooling system differs from its Eco predecessor by emphasizing its higher price point and enhanced features. He points out the two preinstalled fans mounted on the radiator in a push-pull arrangement and the built-in LCD interface on the CPU cooler that can display error alerts and be customized with different colors. The packaging is described as improved, including an instruction manual available in multiple languages, a universal backplate, and a compatibility note that the cooler uses a 120 mm fan and fits most cases with rear 120 mm fans. Linus also notes the Vantage’s unique hardware ID, the option for different performance modes, and the fully upgradable Maestro software platform that can control the system wirelessly, which he says was showcased at CES. He proceeds to reveal the Vantage itself, explaining the shroud design around the radiator and the rotating hose barbs that give flexibility for mounting in various case layouts. Throughout the unboxing, he demonstrates the universal mounting system for Intel and AMD sockets, the pre-applied thermal compound on the copper CPU block, and the built-in LCD screen’s orientation and user interface possibilities. He also discusses the possibility of mounting an additional fan and promises to test the impact of the shroud and other configurations against a Corsair H70 in future videos. The segment closes with reflections on Maestro software readiness and a tease for future performance tests, inviting viewers to stay tuned and subscribe for more content from Linus Tech Tips.

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