By: Jonathan Kwan
November 13, 2026
I was casually eating breakfast one summer morning when a kid from church sent me a follow request on Instagram. I knew who he was, but I always give profiles a quick view before confirming. One thing that made me chuckle was his bio listing himself as an incoming "biological sciences (pre-med)" student. Medical school is a post-graduate professional degree here in North America, and the entry requirements are quite stringent, including a top undergraduate GPA, high MCAT scores, meaningful non-academic experiences, and passing a multiple mini-interviews stage. Therefore, identifying as a "pre-med" student in first year biological sciences is at best at aspiration, and it is not a whole lot different than someone enrolling in a first year business program and listing themselves as a "pre-billionaire". In fact, most students entering into biological sciences think they are going into medical school after they graduate, but maybe 2 or 3% of a first year class will end up making it. In other words, it is quite rare -- almost as rare as me reviewing AIO liquid coolers here at APH Networks. But can trends change? When I reviewed the Noctua NL-LC1-24 back in July, I pointed out I have personally reviewed only two prior to it, despite APH Networks as a whole has covered countless models from practically every other brand in our Cooling section. The AIO coolers I have tested before the Noctua included the Thermaltake WATER2.0 Pro in 2012 and Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240 Illusion in 2021. Two in a year? Now that is a personal record. Today, I am going to take a look at the TRYX HOLO, a 360mm cooler that features a 640x480 60Hz IPS display on top of a 45° lens to create a slick Pepper’s Ghost holographic effect. Will it look as it cool as it sounds, and will it cool as much as we want? Read on to find out!
Our review units of the TRYX HOLO liquid cooler arrived in a large brown corrugated cardboard box from the company's headquarters in Zhuzhou, China. After making its trip across the Pacific Ocean using FedEx International Priority, the package arrived in reasonable condition to us here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The box took some beating along the way, but everything inside was well protected, and as you will see, all the contents inside came in pristine condition.
The retail box design for the TRYX HOLO is consistent with other TRYX cooling products we have reviewed, including the STAGE ARGB 360mm and TURRIS 620. The black background is complemented by mainly white text for maximum contrast along with green elements to help you remember who made it. TRYX's branding and logo are at the top left and right corners, respectively. An image of the liquid cooler with the holographic display block is printed across the center, while the model name and product description are prominently placed just to its left. At the bottom right corner, an array of icons highlights its 3.5" 60Hz IPS display, KANALI software, and Asetek design. Product specifications can be found at the back of the box.
Before we move on, let us take a look at the specifications of the TRYX HOLO, as obtained from the manufacturer's website:
Basic Spec
Color: Black / White
Socket Compatibility: Intel: LGA1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 115X; AMD: AM4 / AM5
Display Resolution: 640 × 480
TDP: 280W
Radiator Spec
Radiator Material: Aluminum
Radiator Dimensions: 394 mm × 120 mm × 27 mm
Tube length: 420 mm
Pump Spec
Pump Dimension: 125 mm × 94 mm × 92 mm
Pump Speed: 800-2800 RPM±10%
Pump Noise: 25.3 dBA
Pump Connector: 4-pin PWM
Pump Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
Pump Rated Current: 0.33 A
Pump Power Consumption: 4 W
Fan Spec
Fan Dimensions: 360 mm × 120 mm × 25 mm
Fan Speed: 500-2100±10% RPM
Fan Airflow: 70.8 CFM
Fan Air Pressure: 2.98 mmAq
Fan Noise: 29.2 dBA
Fan Power Consumption: 2.04 W
Fan Connector: 4-pin PWN + 3-pin ARGB
Bearing Type: SLF
Out of the box, you will receive everything you need to get up and running. These include the TRYX HOLO all-in-one liquid cooler itself with the fans pre-installed, holographic display block, and all the required installation accessories for both AMD and Intel sockets. A multi-language installation guide is provided by TRYX as well.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
