Today, we will examine the CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB Liquid CPU cooler. It’s an all-in-one cooler compatible with both Intel and AMD motherboards. It comes with mounting brackets, including 2 ARGB/PWM extension cables, and backplates for fast installation on a wide range of socket types, including Intel’s LGA 1851 and LGA 1700 and AMD’s AM5 and AM4 sockets. There are also extra screws for mounting the fans to the radiator and onto the chassis, as well as thumb nuts for securing the CPU water block to the motherboard.
Features:
- With efficient low-noise cooling to help your CPU reach its full potential
- The AIO plugs directly into your motherboard, with no additional controllers necessary
- Three RS120 ARGB fans deliver high airflow, static pressure, and low noise
- Precise PWM fan speed control with Zero RPM mode
- Nautilus is compatible with Intel® LGA 1851, LGA 1700, and AMD® AM5, AM4
- Whisper-quiet 20 dBA with the efficient, low-noise pump
- iCUE ready
The CORSAIR Nautilus features a large 360mm radiator with a tube length of 450mm and a low-noise pump with a slightly convex cold plate for optimal contact with the CPU. The three RS120 ARGB fans that feature ORSAIR’s AirGuide technology and Magnetic Dome bearings deliver excellent airflow, high static pressure, and low noise operation. You can power them using a single 4-pin PWM fan header on your motherboard (no controller required).
It’s being tested using an Intel® Core™ i7-13700K Processor and a Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite AX motherboard. Two sets of 32GB of CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 5600MHz are also installed, and an MSI EXPERT GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16GB GPU.
RS120 ARGB cooling fans
The three RS120 ARGB cooling fans have magnetic dome bearings, which deliver powerful airflow with high static pressure to push air through the radiator. These fans offer a maximum speed of 2,100 rpm and give you an airflow of between 13.3 – 72.8 CFM with a maximum noise level of only 36 dBA. It is iCUE ready, allowing you to connect to a CORSAIR iCUE controller such as the COMMANDER CORE XT (sold separately) for more advanced control over your fans and pump using iCUE software.
Quiet and Efficient
The efficient, low-noise pump circulates coolant with a high flow rate at a whisper-quiet 20 dBA. PWM control lets you set your fan speed up to 2,100 RPM, with support for Zero RPM mode for quiet operation.
About the CORSAIR Nautilus
The tubing measures around 450mm in length, so it’s plenty long for easy installation in most cases, allowing for multiple adjustment options and the placement you want. The tubing is flexible and braided, making tight installations easier. The tubing was flexible and long enough to position it away from the memory slots, and I mounted it on the top of my DeepCool Morpheus case.
When fired up, it was quiet, with a noise level between 10–36 dBA, and the RGB lighting from the RS120 cooling fans was bright and provided a cool aesthetic. There is also some RGB lighting on the CPU waterblock, making it look even cooler!
The Temperatures
Using the included thermal paste, the fan speed was set to default; at idle, the temperatures ranged from 32-34 degrees Celsius. Under load, without pushing everything to extremes, all cores stayed below 80 degrees Celsius, which performed exceptionally well and as expected. Actually, it is pretty impressive!
Final thoughts on the CORSAIR Nautilus
It does not require a separate controller for the cooling fans, and RGB lighting is perfect for most users. A separate controller allows complete control and synchronization of the fans and RGB lighting using the appropriate software, but it can also lead to extra cabling and unwanted aesthetics.
Additionally, the CPU waterblock features a low-noise pump and a copper plate, ensuring optimal contact with your CPU for maximum heat dissipation. Additionally, it comes with thermal paste as a bonus.
At an extremely attractive price, the Corsair Nautilus 360 offers good cooling performance and is compatible with all the major motherboards. It features controller-less connectivity for both the cooling fans and ARGB lighting.
