Cougar AQUA 280 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

The Cougar AQUA 280 is an all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with a copper cold plate, a 310x140x27mm aluminum radiator and Vortex WB 140 fans (140 x 140 x 25 mm, 600-1600 RPM, 4-pin PWM). The 60 x 60 x 50 mm pump block runs at 3200 RPM and has a 3-pin 5V RGB connector.

It suits gamers and builders who want quieter, cooler temperatures than a stock cooler can give, and whose case can take a 280 mm radiator. It supports current AMD AM5 and AM4 boards as well as a long list of Intel sockets, so check yours before ordering. Browse other CPU coolers if you need a different size.

Highlights

• Copper cold plate with a 60 x 60 x 50 mm water block and pump
• Aluminum radiator measuring 310x140x27mm
• Vortex WB 140 fans: 140 x 140 x 25 mm, 600-1600 RPM, up to 84.67 CFM and 2.0 mm-H2O
• Hydro-dynamic bearing fans with 4-pin PWM control
• Pump runs at 3200 RPM, powered by SATA, with 3-pin 5V RGB lighting
• 400 mm sleeved rubber tubing

Best for

• Gaming PCs on AMD AM5 or AM4 that need stronger cooling than a stock cooler
• Builds in cases with a 280 mm radiator mount on the top or front
• Users who want PWM fan control for a quieter system at low load
• Builds that use a 3-pin 5V RGB header for lighting sync

Specifications

Compatibility and related parts

Before buying, confirm your processor socket is on the supported list and that your case has room for a 310 mm long, 140 mm wide radiator plus 25 mm thick fans; you can compare sizes across our PC cases. Pair it with a matching chip from our processors (CPUs) and keep some thermal paste on hand for reinstalls. The PC builder checks compatibility for you, and parts bought as part of a PC build get free assembly and testing.