A CPU Cooler with a SCREEN 🤨 ROG Ryuo Review!

The Review of the ASUS ROG RYU CPU Cooler

As we all know, there's no shortage of CPU coolers on the market with companies like Corsair and NZXT producing effective cooling solutions that look and sound great. However, issues arise when we think that they can do a better job with this kind of innovation. One example is a CPU cooler with an OLED display. We've definitely seen gimmicky gaming stuff with screens like this before, but here we have something that could actually prove very useful for overclockers who just want to know how well their system is ticking along.

The review sample uses a 240 millimeter size radiator and retails at around $160. A smaller 120 millimeter variant does exist for around $130. Inside the box, it's a pretty standard affair with the cooler itself to 120 millimeter static pressure fans, documentation, and all the fixings you'll need to get started. There's quite a lot of similarities to course as H100i as both use the same mounting brackets and fabrics, leaving and size wise they're essentially identical. However, the RYU is definitely much more flexible and easy to install, making it a great option for those who want a hassle-free experience.

One of the standout features of this cooler is its practical applications that could be extremely useful for troubleshooting and overclocking. The OLED display on the side of the cooler shows vital information such as temperature, voltage, and fan speed, making it easy to monitor your system's performance in real-time. This feature alone makes the RYU a great option for those who want to keep an eye on their system's performance without having to constantly check the BIOS or other software.

In terms of performance, the PWM fans that come with the box feel a little bit cheaper than my aftermarket Corsair magnetic levitation fans but they're actually very quiet at lower rpms and then very effective at cooling at higher ones. I tested the cooler with a 70-700k overclocked to the limit of what the previous Corsair H100i could handle, and the results are actually more or less identical at 4.9 gigahertz on all cores. Five minutes of Prime95 stress test showed temperatures of 93 degrees on each cooler when using the ml fans, which is pretty impressive considering it's a relatively small cooler.

When I first turned on the pump itself, it was worryingly loud with the initial boot sequence. However, after that it's very quiet, showing that ASUS has made some great improvements in this area. The noise levels are also handled very well, making it a great option for those who want to keep their system running quietly even during intense gaming sessions.

The pump itself was also impressively quiet once it settled down, making the RYU a great option for those who want a balance between performance and noise level. The magnetic levitation fans are still my first choice due to their lower noise levels and lighting effects, but there's no real need to upgrade them to anything else.

Overall, this raises an interesting question: should you buy the RYU? While I couldn't find any compelling reasons to buy it over other options like NZXT or Corsair, its price point is definitely worth considering. The current retail price of $160 makes it more expensive than other options on the market. When compared to a course as H100i platinum with RGB mlpro fans, which offers similar performance and aesthetics at a lower price point, the RYU does seem like you're paying quite a lot more money for one feature.

However, for current ROG owners who want this particular feature, the RYU is certainly a product they should be looking at. The display screen on the side of the cooler shows vital information such as temperature, voltage, and fan speed, making it easy to monitor your system's performance in real-time. This feature alone makes the RYU a great option for those who want to keep an eye on their system's performance without having to constantly check the BIOS or other software.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a CPU cooler that offers great performance and practical applications such as temperature monitoring, then the ASUS ROG RYU is definitely worth considering. While its price point may be a bit steep compared to other options on the market, it's still a great option for those who want this particular feature. I hope you enjoyed this review, don't forget to like and subscribe for more just like this!