This is our first review on the site, and what better way to begin than with something I personally bought and tested. The Valkyrie A360 ARGB White is not a review sample. It’s not sponsored. This is a cooler I paid for with my own money and spent time testing. That’s why I thought it would be the best product to start with—an honest, real-world look at a budget AIO cooler.
The Valkyrie A360 cooler is available in two sizes—240mm and 360mm—and comes in both black and white. I picked the 360mm white version because I wanted a clean build look without spending too much. Priced at around $100.00, this is one of the most affordable 360mm AIOs available right now, and Valkyrie also gives a 3-year warranty. While not long, it’s acceptable for a cooler in this price range.
Let’s see what this cooler offers and how well it performs.
Unboxing
The Valkyrie A360 cooler box is plain white cardboard, with clean branding and simple packaging. It doesn’t try to be flashy, which is fine. Inside, the cooler and its accessories are well protected by a white Styrofoam tray.
Valkyrie A360 Price
| Valkyrie | $100.00 (Click here to buy) |
Valkyrie A360 ARGB White specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Cold Plate Material | Copper |
| Radiator Material | Aluminium |
| Radiator Dimensions | 397 x 120 x 27 mm |
| Radiator Size | 360 mm |
| Pump Block Dimensions | 84.5 x 78.5 x 53 mm |
| Pump Voltage | 12V DC |
| Pump Lighting | Addressable RGB (3-pin, 5V) |
| Tubing Material | Corrugated Braided Sleeve |
| Tube Length | 425 mm |
| TDP Rating | Up to 280W |
| Socket Compatibility | Intel LGA115x / 1200 / 1700 / 20XX |
| AMD AM4 / AM5 | |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
The cooler looks clean and premium for the price. The all-white finish, braided tubing, and fan shrouds give it a tidy, high-end look.
A closer look
Design and build quality
The Valkyrie A360 ARGB White stands out with its minimal, all-white colour scheme. Everything—from the radiator, pump block, fans, and tubes—is white, with a few grey metal parts for fittings and mounts.
The pump block is round with a top lid that features the Valkyrie logo. The lid can rotate, which is a handy feature. No matter how you install the cooler, the logo can be aligned properly. It’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference in how the cooler looks when installed.
The block also features A-RGB lighting that looks bright and colourful. The lighting is controlled using a standard 3-pin 5V A-RGB connector, so it works well with motherboard RGB software.
The radiator is made from aluminium and measures 397x120x27mm. That’s a standard size for a 360mm unit. The build feels solid. There are 12 coolant channels inside, and the fin density is 20 FPI (fins per inch), which means it requires strong fans to push air through effectively.
The tubes are 425mm long, sleeved in a white braided cover. They’re flexible enough for easy installation and have solid metal fittings at each end.
Fans and cable management
This Valkyrie A360 cooler includes three Valkyrie A12 120mm fans. These fans are white with translucent blades and come with bright A-RGB lighting. Each fan is housed in a square frame with anti-vibration pads.
The standout feature is Valkyrie’s cable management system. The fans connect to each other using a short 7-pin proprietary cable. Once daisy-chained, you only need to use one extension cable to connect the full set to your motherboard. The extension cable includes a 4-pin PWM and a 3-pin A-RGB header. The result? A much cleaner look with fewer cables running around your case.
Valkyrie also includes plastic fan shrouds that cover the cables. These sit on the outer edge of the fans and help hide wires completely, giving the cooler a very tidy appearance.
Fan specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Valkyrie A12 |
| Dimensions | 120 x 120 x 25 mm |
| Speed Range | 800 – 1800 RPM ±10% |
| Max Airflow | 69 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.02 mmH₂O |
| Noise Level | Up to 32.8 dB(A) |
| Lighting | Addressable RGB (3-pin, 5V) |
| Voltage | 12V DC |
| Connector Type | 7-pin proprietary (with adapter for 4-pin PWM and 3-pin ARGB) |
The fans are strong enough to handle the radiator’s fin density. However, they can get a little loud when running at full speed.
Valkyrie A360 installation experience
I tested this cooler using Intel Corei7-12700K with iCraft B760M Cross motherboard. The installation was smooth and simple. Valkyrie includes all the needed hardware for both Intel and AMD sockets, including the latest LGA1700 and AM5 platforms.
The mounting kit is easy to use, and the manual is clear. I had the pump block installed in just a few minutes. The pre-applied thermal paste saves you a step, but if you want to reapply later, the extra tube included in the box will be useful.
No special tools were needed, and the pump block sits firmly on the CPU without putting too much pressure.
Valkyrie A360 – RGB lighting and control
The A-RGB lights on both the pump and fans are bright and vibrant. I tested the lighting using a GAMEMAX iCraft B760M Cross motherboard and used RGB Fusion software to control the colours and effects. Everything worked smoothly, and the sync between the fans and block was perfect.
Since the cooler uses standard 3-pin 5V A-RGB connectors, it will also work with ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light, ASRock Polychrome, and others.
Thermal performance of Valkyrie A360
Test system:
- CPU: Intel Corei7-12700K
- Motherboard: GAMEMAX iCraft B760M Cross
- Cooler: Valkyrie A360 ARGB White
- RAM: KingBank 32GB 6000mhz DDR5 Memory
- GPU: Colorful RTX 5070 Battle Ax
- SSD: KingBank 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 (non-RGB)
- PSU: GAMEMAX RGB Smart Pro 850W PSU
Results:
This cooler performed better than I expected. It handled the Intel Corei7-12700K without issues. Temperatures stayed in a safe range throughout the stress test. That’s impressive for a cooler that costs just $100.00.
The fans got a little loud during full load, but the temperatures were excellent, making the noise acceptable in my view.
Final thoughts on Valkyrie A360
The Valkyrie A360 ARGB White surprised me. It’s affordable, stylish, and performs like a high-end cooler. From the smart cable management to the neat rotating pump lid and solid thermal performance, Valkyrie has done a great job here.
There are a few things that could be better. The fans are a bit noisy at full speed, and the warranty could be longer. But honestly, for this price, those are small trade-offs.
If you want a clean white cooler with A-RGB, easy install, and good performance—without spending too much—this one is a great pick.
Pros:
- Excellent cooling for the price
- Stylish full-white design
- Rotating pump cover with A-RGB
- Great cable management
- Easy installation
- Works with latest Intel and AMD sockets
- Extra thermal paste included
Cons:
- Fans are a bit loud under load
- Warranty is only 3 years
