So we know what to expect, no RGB and minimal frills; lets take a look at the HydroShift LCD 360S.



First up is the coldplate, a satinised square block of copper for maximum heat conduction. A set of nine torx screws hold it securely to the pump assembly and threaded mounting point sockets are located at each diagonal. It’s not quite a universal system but the HydroShift coolers have no swappable parts on the pump assembly.

The cables extrude from the ‘upper’ edge of the pump housing and are integrated into the housing rather than removable. To either side of these wires are the inlet and outlet connectors for coolant, two articulated connectors that offer a little lateral movement in the way the hoses can be oriented.

The pump housing has connectors for the LCD panel (Internal USB 2.0 header with data cables only), pump PWM control, fan PWM control and SATA power (to power the fans and LCD panel).



Here’s the pump assembly viewed from the top. The screw-on sockets for the mounting system are captured and spring-loaded, and the 2.88-inch (7.4cm) display has a minimally-reflective matte finish.



From the end on, here’s a shot of the 360mm radiator. A hose retention bracket is installed, as are the P28 fans, and you can see how the bracket guides the hoses down the side of the assembly.



Another angle shows those hoses and the bracket as well as two clips that have screwed into the side of the radiator and help to hold the hoses in place. An additional clip is provided in the accessories pack. This edge is not intended to be visible and would typically be alongside the motherboard/motherboard tray.



Finally, the top side of the radiator. Despite this not usually being exposed in a system the finish is still impeccable. The radiator proper is only 27mm thick but fans and hose connectors add another 28mm.