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"With the Alpenföhn Gletscherwasser 360 (High Speed), EKL and Alpenföhn deliver an AiO with which almost everything is just right. The great strength of the Gletscherwasser is simply that it is extremely well thought out and fulfils every requirement equally, but without compromise. The famous egg-laying wool-milk sow, so to speak. At the centre of this is the fantastic pump, which is one of the few that is also suitable for silent systems of the most critical users and can be subjectively described as silent. In any case, the Alpenföhn Gletscherwasser is able to deliver outstanding cooling performance, especially in quiet operation, but also has corresponding reserves at the top end. The whole thing is enriched with an appealing look. The RGB lighting is comprehensive but well-dosed and the interchangeable logo plates are a great bonus. The scope of delivery and workmanship are also impressive across the board. Is there any criticism? Yes and no. At €179, the Alpenföhn Gletscherwasser 360 is an expensive AiO. However, the investment for the well-rounded overall package is worth it."

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"Is Alpenföhn now waking up the Alps with its cooling? To summarise: Alpenföhn has succeeded in bringing an AiO water cooling system onto the market that not only provides very good cooling performance, but is also a real eye-catcher in the case. Customising the logo plate opens the door to an even wider range of exciting PC builds that we will be able to marvel at in the future. However, it is a pity that only one customisable logo plate is included. However, if you only want to keep one logo on it, this is of course perfectly adequate. The material is of high quality and therefore fits very well into the price range, and the contents of the packaging are to be expected for the price range. Everything important for assembly is included, even a good thermal paste. The most important thing is the cooling performance. And here it should be noted that it is very good. The "Alpenföhn Gletscherwasser 360" AiO water cooling system is therefore a successful product!"

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"With the Gletscherwasser 360 and the Gletscherwasser 360 High Speed, Alpenföhn has added two 360 mm AiO water cooling systems assembled in Germany to its range, which not only scored points in our test with their particularly good cooling performance, but also impressed us with their very good workmanship and particularly stylish design. In terms of appearance, the two AiO waküs not only stand out from comparable models when the lighting is switched on, but also attract a lot of attention even when switched off thanks to the glossy black painted pump housing, which can be easily customised with the replaceable logo plate. In addition to the addressable RGB lighting, the design is rounded off by the very cleanly sleeved hoses. The only difference between the two model variants is the maximum speed of the supplied fans. Where the fans of the Gletscherwasser 360 rotate at a maximum of 1600 RPM and can therefore get a very good cooling performance out of the radiator and pump combination, the fans of the Gletscherwasser 360 High Speed tickle an even better cooling performance out of the water cooling system, which was used to achieve the top position in our test. Although the supplied fans are not the quietest of their kind under full load, they can be easily adjusted to the required cooling capacity thanks to the PWM signal, which means that both variants of the Gletscherwasser 360 AiO water cooling system can also impress with a very good background noise level in everyday operation."

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"The cooling system is otherwise easy to install, the mounting accessories are black for a great look and the RAM slots remain free. The cooling performance of the 360 mm version is more than sublime and also helps with hot-headed processors. The smaller 240 mm version also has nothing to hide in comparison to other 240 mm versions, but of course offers slightly less performance. In terms of volume, the fans are clearly audible from the system at maximum speed, but they can also be easily adjusted to silent levels, although the cooling performance then drops. The pump also does its job very quietly, to our delight, but can of course also be turned down. The whole package is rounded off by a large accessory pack with useful contents. With the Gletscherwasser, Alpenföhn not only ensures great cooling performance in the PC, but also no expense has been spared in terms of appearance, compatibility, a large accessory pack and a quiet pump."

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"With the Gletscherwasser, Alpenföhn has brought a compact water cooling series onto the market that doesn't need to hide from the competition. The cooling system has a high-quality finish and also offers something for individualists in terms of styling thanks to RGB lighting from an interchangeable logo plate. The 360-radiator version shows its teeth particularly in terms of cooling performance and delivers outstanding performance in combination with the WingBoost 3 ARGB high-speed fans. However, the 240-radiator version doesn't need to hide behind other compact water cooling systems either - after all, not everyone has space for a 360 mm radiator. To our delight, the pump is very quiet during operation and therefore barely noticeable. With the Gletscherwasser 360 and the Gletscherwasser 240, Alpenföhn has two compact water cooling systems on the market that don't have to hide from the competition in any respect. The mixture of very successful appearance, great cooling performance, quiet pump and high-quality workmanship is convincing overall."

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"First of all: Yes, the long wait for a new Alpenföhn Waküü was definitely worth it. And yes, the ambitious goals set by the manufacturer have all been achieved. But in detail: For just under 180 euros, the Gletscherwasser 360 offers high-quality workmanship, excellent cooling performance (especially in combination with the supplied Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal paste) and a secure mounting system. In addition, the attractive lighting, extensive features (interchangeable logo plates, RGB controller incl. remote control) and quite pleasant volume are also pleasing. As we could not find any serious points of criticism, we give it a clear recommendation!"

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"With the Alpenföhn Gletscherwasser water coolers, the manufacturer has already made a good start in this competitive market - that can be said in general terms. The water coolers are neatly finished and have a high-quality appearance despite the plastic pump housing. They also offer discreet lighting thanks to the Wing Boost 3 ARGB and the customisable pump cover. This can be further customised visually, something that no other manufacturer offers. A cool solution. Another positive aspect is that the lighting can be controlled with the included controller if you do not have a corresponding header. Both models are also well positioned in terms of performance."

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