Page 4 - Conclusion
The TRYX STAGE ARGB 360mm is absolutely worthy of being stared at, and its performance is excellent. During my testing, it performed very well in cooling my power-intensive CPU. When the fan speeds were low, the noise produced by the pump and fans was nearly silent. At higher speeds, only the fans produced a detectable, but still rather quiet, noise. These fans also produced a good amount of airflow in an open environment. The contact plate on the pump block utilizes a pure copper plate with a smooth finish. The thermal paste is pre-applied, but TRYX has also included an extra tube for future installations. The installation process is very simple and clearly described using pictures in the user manual. The EPDM tube running from the radiator to the pump is also very easy to work with due to its flexibility. As for the appearance, the TRYX STAGE ARGB 360mm is the only one in the market that offers a dual screen stage-like design. With just the two 4" IPS 60Hz displays and the removable mirror, the cooler already offers infinite customization options. Adding the option to place figures or objects on the display unit further unlocks a new dimension for personalization and creativity. There are two improvements TRYX could consider. The first is to remove the dark zone where the two displays meet. The second is to utilize fans that can better handle the static pressure of the radiator, which may benefit users who have medium to high static pressure inside their PC builds. There are some nice-to-haves TRYX could also consider. The first would be to allow multiple files to be selected and uploaded at the same time in the KANALI software. Having an option to change the text font and size would also be a nice addition. Another one would be to utilize or include an option for an AMOLED screen for even better colors and image quality. At press time, the TRYX STAGE ARGB 360mm can be found on TRYX's website for $200. This is a reasonable price considering the cooling performance, customization options, and acoustic performance.
TRYX provided this product to APH Networks for the purposes of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 7.5/10
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 STAGE ARGB 360mm AIO CPU cooler raises the bar for PC aesthetics by delivering excellent acoustic and thermal performance while featuring two 4" 60Hz IPS displays for incredible customization and creativity at a reasonable price.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
