ASUS Prime LC 360 ARGB LCD CPU Liquid Cooler: features and specs explained

The ASUS Prime LC 360 ARGB LCD is an all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU cooler with a 360 mm radiator and a small screen on the pump head. It is designed for builders who want strong processor cooling and a live readout of system information in one component. This page explains the features and what to confirm for your own build.

How an all-in-one liquid cooler works

An AIO is a sealed loop. A pump head sits on the processor, and liquid carries heat through tubing to a radiator, where fans blow air across it. Compared with a typical air cooler, an AIO moves the heat away from the CPU to the radiator, which can be mounted at the top or front of a case. The sealed design needs no filling or maintenance in the usual sense.

The "360" in the name refers to the radiator size: it takes three 120 mm fans in a row. In general, larger radiators have more surface area to shed heat, which suits high-power processors.

The 2.3-inch LCD

The pump head carries a 2.3-inch LCD. ASUS says it shows CPU or GPU information in real time and can use different backgrounds. That makes it possible to keep an eye on temperatures or clock speeds without opening software. Customising the screen typically needs ASUS software, so check the manual for what's supported.

Asetek pump

ASUS describes the pump as an Asetek unit with a robust motor. Asetek is a long-established maker of AIO pumps, and the pump is the core of the loop: it drives the coolant circulation that keeps the processor from overheating. ASUS says it is balanced to help the CPU reach its potential.

Daisy-chainable ARGB fans

The fans are pre-installed and daisy-chained, which means they plug into each other so a single cable runs back to the motherboard. ASUS says this helps cable management and DIY convenience, and that the fans are designed for static pressure and airflow. Static pressure is the ability to push air through a restrictive radiator, which is why it matters in a cooler like this. ARGB means addressable RGB lighting, where each LED can show a different colour.

Tubing and appearance

The tubing is reinforced and sleeved for durability, and ASUS designed the cooler to match the look of its Prime motherboards. The listing gives the package dimensions as 19.4 x 9.6 x 6.0 inches (about 49 x 24 x 15 cm).

Who it suits

It suits builders who want a clean, matching look in a PC with a Prime motherboard, and people who like to see temperature readouts on the case. It's a larger project than an air cooler, so it is less suited to very small cases.

What to check before you buy

• Socket support: confirm that the mounting hardware fits your CPU socket, as listed by ASUS.
• Case support: make sure your case can take a 360 mm radiator at the top or front, and check clearance for the fans and tubing.
• RAM and motherboard clearance: the pump head and tubing should not collide with tall memory or heatsinks.
• Headers: check for the fan, pump and ARGB headers the cooler needs, and whether an extra USB header is required for the screen.
• Software: look at the manual for what the LCD needs to run.
• Power: see how much heat your CPU produces and compare it with the cooler's listed capability from ASUS.

The short version

• A 360 mm all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with a 2.3-inch LCD.
• Asetek pump with a robust motor.
• Daisy-chained ARGB fans for static pressure, airflow and tidier cabling.
• Reinforced, sleeved tubing and a design matched to Prime motherboards.
• Check radiator space, socket support and clearance first.

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