Page 4 - Conclusion
The TRYX HOLO is a 360mm cooler that has a display block with a 640x480 60Hz IPS display on top of a 45° lens to create a slick Pepper’s Ghost holographic effect. Did it look as it cool as it sounds, and did it cool as much as we want? In my opinion, the HOLO is one of the best looking AIO coolers around. Not only is the holographic display block intriguing and unique, but it can also show system information and custom images for both practical and aesthetic reasons. I also like the ARGB LED effects on the fan frame tracing a line around the fans and inside the impeller center circumference for a halo effect. In addition to style, the TRYX HOLO is based off the quality 360mm Asetek Gen 7 v2 platform. It features a simple and clear installation procedure, flexible braided hoses, and a trio of 120mm 4-pin PWM fans integrated into a single frame, making it easy to install and work with. In terms of performance, the TRYX HOLO did reasonably well in our tests. It is not a chart topper like the Noctua NL-LC1-24 -- in fact, the 240mm Noctua was considerably cooler and quieter than the 360mm TRYX under load -- but the HOLO kept my Intel Core Ultra 7 265K temperatures in check throughout. The pump and FOBR fans were almost inaudible at low speed, and had reasonable noise emissions at full speed. My issues with this all-in-one liquid cooler are almost all related to the KANALI program. First, I experienced periodic application hang resulting in keystroke buffering. This is extremely annoying. Second, KANALI has an inconsistent user interface, whether it is related to layout, font, or language. Third, it is bloated, having an installed size of 1.1GB. The only non-software related improvement recommendation I have is have a separate tube of thermal paste rather than being pre-applied from the factory. For about $180 at press time, the TRYX HOLO even with its holographic display block is significantly cheaper than the NL-LC1-24, offering great value for reasonable performance along with a showpiece that others do not have.
TRYX provided this product to APH Networks for the purposes of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
6/10 means A product with its advantages, but drawbacks should not be ignored before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 6.2/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The TRYX HOLO is a solid performing and well-built 360mm AIO cooler with a slick holographic display block, but the overall experience takes a hit from software issues.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
