The current market for all-in-one liquid coolers has reached a fiercely competitive phase,with numerous brands,varying prices,and significant performance differences...Many brands have put a lot of thought into appearance,performance,and pricing in order to stand out among the many competitors.How to make an all-in-one liquid cooler not only look good and have personality,but also meet the needs of various processors while being priced competitively?Galaxy has taken the lead in providing a standard answer: the Galaxy G360 all-in-one liquid cooler.

Product Specifications

Radiator dimensions: 397mm × 120mm × 27mm

Screen size: 2.4 inches

Screen resolution: 320 × 240

Screen type: IPS

Fan speed: 800~2000 RPM ±10%

Fan bearing: HDB bearing

Fan airflow: 78 CFM

Fan static pressure: 3.0 mmH2OFan power: 3.36W

Fan noise: ≤32dB(A)

Water pump motor: Three-phase nine-pole

Water pump speed: 1800~3000RPM±10%

Platform compatibility: Intel LGA115x/1200/1700; AMD AM5/AM4/AM3

Warranty period: 5 years

Reference price: 499 yuan

Comes with a 2.4-inch display screen

In the past,water coolers with display screens have always been expensive,with only products priced over a thousand yuan equipped with a display screen.Now,Galaxy has brought down the price of screen-equipped water coolers,allowing players to enjoy the fun of screen-equipped water cooling for less than 500 yuan.Positioned as a mainstream water cooler,the Galaxy Star Yao G360 features a 2.4-inch full-color display screen.This type of display-equipped cooler is becoming increasingly popular in the market,with more and more coolers incorporating display screens to showcase more personalized patterns.

Compared to products that use OLED screens,the Galaxy Star Yao G360 opts for an LCD display,thus avoiding the occurrence of "screen burn-in".This is particularly suitable for products like coolers that need to display the same image for a long time.In addition,the display screen of the Galaxy Star Yao G360 has a resolution of 320×240,capable of clearly presenting static and dynamic images,text,and videos.Although the display screen is not large,it is not low in cost because it requires the addition of software and hardware drivers,making the cost much higher than that of ordinary light effect water coolers.Therefore,this is also one of the reasons why all-in-one water coolers equipped with display screens are usually priced higher.Although the display screen of the Galaxy G360 by Inno3D is not large,it is actually not low in cost because it requires the integration of software and hardware drivers,which far exceeds the cost of ordinary LED-lit liquid cooling systems.This is one of the reasons why all-in-one liquid coolers with display screens are mostly priced higher.It can be seen that the Galaxy G360 is priced at 499 yuan solely for the purpose of "making friends" with customers.

The display screen of the Galaxy G360 is not just for a cool appearance; it also provides users with more personalized options.This 2.4-inch full-color display allows users to showcase custom patterns,text,or videos according to their preferences.Users can display the portrait of their favorite person on the screen or show some creative and personalized patterns.This design not only enhances the product's appeal but also brings more fun to users.

To display personalized content,after entering the official website of Inno3D,move the mouse to "Service Support" and select "Galaxy Liquid Cooling Control Software" to enter the download page.Install the "BOOMSTAR" software.Once the cooler head is correctly connected to the PC,the software's main interface will recognize the Galaxy G360.The software interface features the iconic "Galaxy Girl" of the Inno3D Galaxy series,with an overall interface that is dazzling yet not complicated,and a functional interface that is simple and clear at a glance.The software supports theme switching and custom themes,custom text editing,and free choice of font size,color,and font position.File import supports mainstream image formats such as JPG,JPEG,BMP,PNG,and GIF.The computer screen projection function allows you to set the size and position of the projection frame,and when the preview mode is turned on,a preview frame will appear on the screen that can be freely moved.Users with multiple monitors can also use it across screens,and as long as the preview mode is turned off,the preview frame will disappear.

It should be noted that the Galaxy G360 comes with a certain storage capacity,so the uploaded custom files should not be too large.The software supports up to six system information displays and arrangements,and can also switch between tiled mode and slideshow mode.The software comes with 10 preset theme modes,and by clicking on the corresponding theme,the liquid cooler head screen can quickly switch to the corresponding mode,with the switching speed being the fastest among the screen-equipped liquid coolers we have experienced.

Sometimes we encounter a problem where the pattern displayed on the cooler head is reversed,which is intolerable for some users with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.However,the Galaxy G360 has solved this issue through the BOOMSTAR software,allowing users to easily adjust the screen image angle without having to manually rotate the cooler head,making it more convenient to use.Please note that currently,the BOOMSTAR software does not support adjusting the RGB lighting effects and fan speed modes of the fans.However,the fan's lighting effects are compatible with the lighting control systems of mainstream motherboards,allowing users to regulate the lighting effects uniformly through the motherboard's software to create a cohesive lighting effect.

For users,it would be more convenient to quickly adjust the settings of "all-in-one" components such as Galaxy graphics cards,water cooling,and memory through a single software.Therefore,it is recommended that the BOOMSTAR software be integrated with Galaxy's Xtreme Tuner graphics card control software.In this way,users would only need to download and install one software,and after purchasing multiple Galaxy products,they could quickly adjust the settings of each hardware through a unified interface.Users would be able to complete all settings and adjustments within a single software,eliminating the need to download and use multiple software separately,making it simpler and more efficient.This would greatly enhance the convenience of use,allowing users to more easily adjust and manage their hardware devices.

The water block is equipped with a flagship-level three-phase nine-pole motor.

As an efficient cooling device,the performance of a water cooling radiator is directly related to the performance of the processor.Among water cooling radiators,the water block is the core of the entire system,and the water pump is the key to determining the cooling performance.To enhance the performance of water cooling radiators,three solutions have emerged in the market.

The first is to use a single pump with an additional small fan built into the water block for auxiliary cooling.This method can improve cooling performance,but due to the additional small fan,the product's water block will become larger.

The second is to use a dual-pump design.Compared to a single pump,the dual pump is more efficient,can increase the flow rate of water,has a larger flow and higher head,thus achieving faster heat exchange and efficient cooling.

The third is to use a high-performance water pump with a single pump body.Some improve the pump's efficiency through turbocharging technology,some by increasing the motor speed,and others by using a stronger three-phase nine-pole motor.These technologies can greatly enhance the pump's performance.For example,the Galaxy Nebula G360 uses a flagship three-phase nine-pole motor,which can achieve a high speed of 3000RPM at a power of 3.36W.At the same time,by pairing with an improved biomimetic impeller,it can increase the water circulation speed compared to traditional single-phase six-pole water pumps,thereby improving the cooling efficiency.

In addition,compared to many water cooling systems on the market that use three-phase six-pole motors,the three-phase nine-pole motor is not only about having more magnetic poles.Under the same power,the more magnetic poles a motor has,the greater its output torque.Therefore,the output torque of a three-phase nine-pole motor will be higher than that of a three-phase six-pole motor.Although the speed will be slightly lower than that of a three-phase six-pole motor,the higher torque can better promote the circulation of the coolant,and the 3000RPM speed of the Galaxy Nebula G360 is more than sufficient for use,and it has lower noise.Official data shows that the noise of the Galaxy Nebula G360 water pump is below 30dB(A),which can be completely ignored in daily use.At the same time,the three-phase nine-pole motor has a more complex winding and magnetic circuit design,which is more expensive,once again proving that Galaxy has invested a lot of cost in the Nebula 360 all-in-one water cooling radiator.At the same time,the pump body of the Galaxy G360 from Inno3D,which employs a three-phase nine-pole motor,does not increase the volume of the cold head,offering excellent compatibility.Compared to water coolers with conventional pump bodies,the cold head of the Inno3D Galaxy G360 does not exhibit any significant difference.Its dimensions are 67.5mm x 67.5mm,and there is no need to worry about compatibility issues during installation.The design of the Inno3D Galaxy G360 cold head adopts a square shape and incorporates a personalized crystal panel on the top frame,which is quite exquisite.The casing is made of simple white plastic material without adding any fancy elements.Additionally,the bottom of the cold head features a large area of purple copper base,and the mirror-like copper base can better conform to the processor surface,enhancing the cooling effect.It is particularly important to note that when using it,remember to remove the protective film from the bottom of the cold head.

One-line connection for wiring

When installing a water cooling radiator,we need to install not only the cold head but also the fans.Traditional water cooling radiators require the separate installation of multiple fans,and fans with RGB lighting effects also need to connect power cables and lighting synchronization cables,which can be very cumbersome and messy.Inno3D Galaxy G360 is well aware of the user's pain points,and even as a mainstream water cooler,it aims to provide a better assembly experience.All fans of the Inno3D Galaxy G360 are pre-installed on the radiator,and the fans are connected in series through wiring,with only one cable and three connectors leading out in the end,two of which are 5V@3Pin lighting connectors (only one is needed),and the other is a 4Pin power connector.This simple installation method not only eliminates unnecessary wiring,making the case wiring more orderly,but also saves users a lot of assembly time.The cold head part only needs to connect the cold head pump power connector and the USB connector,making the overall wiring very simple.

The radiator is equipped with 3 120mm ARGB fans,and the surface of the fans is equipped with diamond-cut crystal panels,which will be more transparent and dazzling when the RGB lighting effect is reflected on the angular panels.The fan speed range is between 800 and 2000 RPM,providing a maximum air flow of 78 CFM and a wind pressure of 3.0 mmH2O.The fans are equipped with 9 fan blades,and unlike many fans that use FDB fluid bearings,they use HDB dynamic hydraulic bearings.This is an oil-lubricated bearing that uses an oil film to reduce direct friction between metal surfaces,thereby reducing noise and improving heat dissipation.This type of bearing has relatively good performance in terms of lifespan and noise,achieving a balance between cost and performance,and is generally not much different from FDB bearings.

It is worth mentioning that I noticed the blade-to-frame spacing of these three fans is very small,only about 1mm,which is a relatively ideal range.Blade-to-frame spacing refers to the gap between the end of the fan blades and the inner frame of the fan.Although this gap may seem insignificant,it plays a crucial role in the overall performance of the fan.An appropriate blade-to-frame spacing allows the fan to more efficiently intake and exhaust air during operation,thereby improving the cooling effect.At the same time,this ultra-short blade-to-frame spacing design also helps to reduce fan vibration and noise.The size of the blade-to-frame spacing is directly related to the wind pressure and noise level generated by the fan.When the blade-to-frame spacing is larger,the wind pressure generated during the fan operation will correspondingly decrease.This is because a larger spacing reduces the resistance of air flow,leading to an increase in air volume but a decrease in wind pressure.Some low-end 360mm water coolers use fans with a blade-to-frame spacing of more than 2mm,which may lead to a decrease in wind volume because more air may escape from the gap between the blades and the frame instead of being effectively guided to the heat dissipation surface.

On the contrary,if the blade-to-frame spacing is too close,the blades may rub against the frame under the action of centrifugal force when the fan operates at high speeds.This not only generates additional noise but may also lead to blade damage or a decrease in fan performance.In addition,too close a spacing may also limit the cooling effect of the fan because the air flow is restricted.In addition to blade-to-frame spacing,heat dissipation fans also need to consider other factors.For example,the impact of thermal expansion and contraction and the installation method of the fan will affect the setting of the blade-to-frame spacing.Fans installed by hanging need to withstand additional pressure from their own weight and vibration,which may affect the setting of the blade-to-frame spacing.Similarly,the gravity factor in vertical installation will also affect the stability and performance of the fan.

The Inno3D Galaxy G360's radiator uses high-density low-water-resistance S-shaped heat dissipation fins.Compared with traditional radiators,the thickness of the G360's fins has been increased to 20mm.This not only increases the water storage capacity of the radiator but also expands the heat dissipation area,thereby more effectively reducing the temperature of the computer.At the same time,it adopts a low-water-resistance design,which can more quickly conduct heat to the fins and dissipate it through air flow.The rubber tubing connecting the cold head to the radiator is commonly made of rubber,covered with a woven mesh on the surface,and is about 400mm in length,which can meet the installation length requirements for various mainstream ATX and even E-ATX cases.

As a 360mm AIO liquid cooler targeted at the mainstream market,the Galaxy G360 from Galaxy naturally accommodates mainstream processors.For instance,it is compatible with Intel LGA115X/1200/1700 and AMD AM4/AM5/AM3 sockets.This means that the Galaxy G360 can support desktop consumer-grade processors from the past decade.

Installing the Galaxy G360 is also quite straightforward.For Intel platforms,simply replace the dedicated backplate and attach the cold head's mounting clips.I noticed a particularly thoughtful design detail: the base clips are specifically marked for LGA 115x and LGA 1700 sockets,allowing for easy installation by aligning with the corresponding markings.If installing a Ryzen series processor,the process is even simpler; you can directly use the motherboard's built-in clips and then attach the mounting clips for the cold head.Additionally,the included accessory package is labeled for different platforms,making it convenient for users to quickly find the appropriate clips.Moreover,the Galaxy G360 comes with a thermal paste with an approximate capacity of 1g,although the thermal conductivity is not specified.

Effortlessly Suppressing Core i7-14700K @ 5.5GHz

We tested the cooling performance of the Galaxy G360 on a platform with an Intel Core i7-14700K processor,ASUS ROG Z790 DARK HERO motherboard,Galaxy HOF EXTREME D5-7200 memory,and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card.I first reset the motherboard to default settings and unlocked the turbo frequency limits for the processor,while also enabling XMP.Next,I maximized the fan and pump speeds using the FanControl software.Finally,I conducted a single-burn FPU test on the processor with AIDA64 System Stability Test,running for over 30 minutes and monitoring temperature and power consumption changes with HWiNFO software.

After 30 minutes of testing,with the processor at default settings,the voltage reached 1.27V,and the turbo frequency for the performance cores was 5.5GHz.I observed that the processor's power consumption reached 294W,and the highest package temperature of the performance cores,as seen through HWiNFO,stabilized at around 93°C (ambient temperature was approximately 26°C),which is an impressive result.Although the processor's package temperature appears high on the surface,it is rare for a cooler in the same price range to suppress the Core i7-14700K at 5.5GHz and 1.27V with high frequency and voltage without thermal throttling.

Additionally,as the processor operates at full load and the radiator fans and pump speeds are maximized,the "roar" of the fans can be clearly heard.I noticed that the FanControl software monitored the radiator fan speed at around 2119RPM and the pump speed at around 3089RPM.However,there was no noise from the cold head pump.With three fans running at full speed,the noise they generate is somewhat noticeable.I measured the noise level at a position about 30cm away from the fans using a decibel meter,and the fan noise was approximately 54dB(A) against an ambient noise of about 45dB(A).Our testing was conducted in an open platform.If the Galaxy G360 is installed in an enclosed case,the noise we can hear will be significantly reduced due to the increased distance.After this test,it is evident that the cooling performance of the Galaxy G360 is well worth the price.Up to 5 Years Warranty and 5 Years Liquid Leak Compensation Service

"Water cooling,from beginner to claim" - although this is a joke,no water cooling radiator manufacturer can guarantee 100% that their products will not leak.Due to the working principle and complex structure of water cooling radiators,leakage is a potential risk.In case of leakage,the importance of after-sales service becomes particularly significant.In this regard,the Galaxy G360 from Galaxy provides a warranty period of 5 years.Additionally,it offers a 5-year liquid leak compensation service,with 100% compensation in the first year,85% in the second year,70% in the third year,60% in the fourth year,and 50% in the fifth year.

In Conclusion: Mainstream Pricing with Flagship Performance

After experiencing it,I found that the Galaxy G360 is an all-in-one water cooling radiator with an outstanding appearance and excellent performance.Positioned as a mainstream product,it is more attractive than its competitors at the same price.Firstly,it adopts a convenient daisy-chain design,making installation easier and the cables more streamlined.Moreover,it is equipped with a 2.4-inch customizable LCD display that can be personalized according to individual preferences.Lastly,the Galaxy G360 also provides a warranty of up to 5 years,offering more reliable protection for users.Apart from its visual highlights,the performance of the Galaxy G360 is also very strong.It can keep the package temperature of the Core [email protected] at 93°C under 1.27V voltage without thermal throttling.This is an excellent performance among mainstream all-in-one water cooling radiators.Whether it is for high-intensity gaming or large software rendering,the Galaxy G360 can maintain a stable temperature,ensuring that the computer's performance is not limited.

These advantages give us reason to believe that the Galaxy G360 has the potential to become a hit product in the all-in-one water cooling radiator market.If you are looking for a water cooling radiator with personalized appearance,excellent performance,and affordable price,the Galaxy G360 is your best choice.