By: Aaron Lai
October 16, 2026
Have you ever thought of making a full meal using ingredients only from a dollar store? You probably are not thinking about buying food from this discount shop, but every time I walk inside one, I am always shocked by the multiple aisles dedicated just for groceries. A couple of weeks ago, my girlfriend and I ran a cooking competition with our friends. Each team was tasked with making three dishes for under $20, but they could only buy from Dollarama. Despite the limitations, I think our team's biggest problem was not accounting for how much time it took to shop, cook, and plate. As such, we had several elements of dishes we could not serve since they were not fully cooked. We came in last as a result. Even so, it was quite fun to see teams come up with different dishes. One team, for example, put canned meat into all their dishes, including candying it as part of their dessert. However, I wonder what more we could do if we had a larger budget. We would obviously still be constrained by making three dishes, but there might be more complexity or dimension to the taste and presentation. In a similar vein, competing products at different price points may fulfill the same purpose, but a higher-priced product will likely come with more features or better specifications. Today, we have a be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD 240mm White, which is an all-in-one cooler that comes with a few more extras and features for a higher corresponding price. What are the extras? How does this AIO compare with other options in terms of performance? Let us read on to find out!
Today's review unit of the be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD 240mm White arrived from a Newegg distribution warehouse in Ontario, California. Traveling with UPS and their Standard ground service, this corrugated cardboard box arrived at our APH Networks location in Calgary, Alberta. This came in good condition with no dents, holes, or bruises to be concerned about. Inside, the product is packed with other packaging materials to prevent damage to the product.
The be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD 240mm White comes in a standard looking retail container. This means we have a black cardboard box with the company logo on the top right corner. The product is shown in the middle with the lights and other elements fully illuminated. Underneath, there is the product name. Around the box, there are more features and specifications at the back and the sides.
Before we continue, I have grabbed the specifications from the manufacturer's website for your viewing pleasure:
General data
Model: Light Loop IO LCD | 240mm White
Color option: White
Dimensions radiator, incl. fan (H x W x D), (mm): 277 x 120 x 52
Dimensions cooling block (H x W x D), (mm): 63.8 x 61.9 x 54
Total weight (kg): 1.3
Socket compatibility Intel: 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1151 / 1150 / 1155
Socket compatibility AMD: AM5 / AM4
Noise level (dB(A)) @ 25 % / 50% /100% rpm: 15.4 / 27.2 / 34.9
Number of fans: 2
Lighting connector: IO connector
Tube length (mm): 400
Refill port: ✓
Pump specifications
Pump speed (rpm): 2900
Pump adjustable (rpm): 2000 - 2900
Pump connector: IO connector
Radiator specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D), (mm): 277 x 120 x 27
Radiator material / finish: Aluminum
Base material / finish: copper / nickel plating
Fan specifications
Fan model: Light Wings LX 120mm PWM high-speed
Fan dimensions (mm): 120 x 120 x 25
Speed @ 100% PWM (rpm): 2100
Airflow at 100% PWM / 12V (CFM / m3/h): 61.8 / 105.1
Air Pressure at 100% PWM / 12V (mm H2O): 2.51
Bearing technology: Rifle
Motor technology: 4-pole
Rated Voltage (V): 12
Input current (A): 0.17
Safety current (A): 0.45
Input power (W): 5.4
Connector: proprietary
Cable length (mm): 20 / 100 + daisy chain
Lifespan (h / 25°C): 60,000
Accessories
Thermal grease: Included
Mounting set: Intel, AMD
Adapter cables: ARGB-PWM breakout
Bottle of coolant (ml): 100
IO Controller: ✓
User manual languages: CN, DE, EN, ES, FR, JP, PL, RU, TW
Service
Warranty (Years): 3
International hotline / free of charge: ✓/ DE, FR
Out of the box, the be quiet! Light Loop IO LCD 240mm White is packaged in several plastic bags with one that covers the radiator, another that covers the pump and tubing, and one more for each fan. There is a cardboard sleeve around the radiator to prevent damage that may happen in transit. All the components are contained within a cardboard egg carton-like shell. A separate bag holds accessories, including mounting hardware for Intel and AMD-based systems and mounting screws for radiators. The Light Loop IO LCD 240mm can be installed on modern sockets including Intel 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 115X and AMD AM5 / AM4. The only recent socket not in this list is the AMD Threadripper series, which is understandable given the larger size of its integrated heat spreader. The pump and block combination has plastic seals on the screen and the base plate underneath for protection. Finally, there is a user guide included to help users get set up with the AIO cooler.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
