Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Hanbo Chroma 240mm AIO is one of Razer’s newest AIO coolers alongside the 360mm version. I am no stranger to AIO coolers as I have had one running on my gaming PC for a few years now - Deepcool Gamerstorm 120EX and now a NZXT Kraken M22. I have been sold on AIO’s for the shear reason of lower noise per degree of cooling over the vast majority of air coolers. You really have to go high end on air coolers if you want the cooling capacity of an AIO at the same noise levels. I have an open air case, Thermaltake Core P3, which gives me flexibility for mounting (to an extent). In my tower I have an NZXT Kraken M22 (120mm AIO). The PC I built for my partner’s kids is also based out of the Core P3. Our systems are very similar – I have an R7 1800X with a 95W TDP, and they have a R5 3600XT with 95W TDP. Their system was a better fit for the Hanbo due to the location of one of my system drives – the lower portion of the radiator would be blowing right onto a SSD I have mounted. Their system was also using the stock AMD air cooler, which had zero LED’s (sad) and ramped up to full speed easily (sadder). Specs Socket Support - Intel: LGA 1200, 115X series, 1366, 2011, 2011-3, 2066 AMD: AM4 Dimensions - Radiator + Fans: 275mm x 123mm x 52mm Pump: Ø79mm ( fittings add a 20mm bump) x 55mm Tubing – 400mm Rubber Nylon Sleeves Fans – 2x 120mm 4pin PWM with addressable LED; 2250 Max RPM Lifespan – 50,000 hours Design The Hanbo has a sleek looking design that incorporates addressable LEDs into the fans and pump housing face. The LEDs have such a smooth color to them that you can’t pick out any individual diodes. The fans are 120mm PWM with addressable LEDs. Their center hub sport the razer logo. The radiator itself has excellent fit and finish all around – all the fins were in perfect shape. The fans mounted easily to the radiator and similarly the radiator mounted to my case easily. The face of the pump is magnetically attached so you can rotate the logo to the correct orientation (it has 4 orientations where the magnets line up for attachment). The pump housing is pretty stout and feels well made. It has 2 port for cabling to attach – USB-C and a molex style port. The USB-C port pairs with the included cable that plugs into one of your MOBOs available USB headers. The molex cable links up with the fan cables and also plugs into your MOBOs system fan header. The fans daisychain together before linking up to the cable coming off the pump head. The harness also needs 12V from a SATA power connector. Overall, the way the wires come out make for some good and not so good cable management. The fan cables make it easy to bundle them up and route, and so does the USB-C cable to an extent. I didn’t care for how the system fan wire split off from the pump header and main bundle – it made dressing cable difficult. There was either too much cable for the short route or too little to be able to route somewhere out of view and then loop back to the header. Installation I set to work installing the AIO by removing the old heatsink. Unfortunately, the heatsink pulled the CPU out with it – the thermalpaste really adhered the 2 together. I ran the CPU under a good load before shutting things down in order to avoid this – this is a known occurrence for AMD processors. I got out a small plastic pry tool and gently popped the CPU free. I was very thankful to not have bent any pins – always pull straight out when removing your CPU cooler. I used a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol to clean up the old thermalpaste and prep it for the new cooler. I assembled the fans on to the radiator with the included hardware without any fuss. Mounting the radiator to my case chassis was also pretty easy – I used all 8 screws to mount the radiator, but I could have just used 4 and been fine. I did a few test fits for pump head orientation. The bracket that is used to mount the pump head just twist-locks into place. The pump head is pretty large – 3.1” diameter vs. the 2.5” for my NZXT. I ran into a few issues at this stage that made me glad I did the mockup fitting. I found that the line fittings would crash into the mounting studs/nuts in certain positions. For the AMD AM4 bracket the 1, 5, 7, and 11 o’clock positions could not be used – I did not check this with the Intel brackets. Based on where I could mount the radiator – to the right of the CPU with fittings at the bottom – I only had a few mounting positions that the lines would reach (12, 2, 3, 4 and 6). I have the GPU mounted vertically on a riser cable, which made the lines push against the backplate of the GPU at the 6 o’clock position. The lines would have been resting on the GPU backplate if it was mounted directly onto the board (horizontally). This isn’t really ideal due to potential thermal transfer from the GPU to the lines, but also because GPU’s already sag enough in this position without anything resting on them. The 12 o’clock position runs afoul of VRM heatsinks both for the lines and the USB/MOBO connectors on the pump. The only locations left to mount were 2,3, and 4 o’clock. All 3 of these positions block a RAM slot. I only run dual channel, so this slot was open, but this is certainly an issue if you are fully populating your RAM. I chose the 4 o’clock position because that gave me the best line bends around my GPU and the located of the USB/MOBO connectors in the best place for cable routing. This is not something that I dealt with on my NZXT or DeepCool pumps, nor have seen come up with Corsair and Cooler Master setups I installed for some friends. Software The Hanbo uses Razer’s Synapse 3 software to control the fan curve, configure the LEDs, etc. The software is pretty easy to use and has a nice graphical layout. You can even mock up your pump and radiator locations in the software that mirrors their physical location in your case. I have mine set to do a color wave across my case – this layout allows the wave to be accurate and the colors to match the hardware locations. I also downloaded a utility from Github called Chroma Control. I have an ASUS GPU and Corsair keyboards that I wanted to match all the lighting with. Using the Chroma Control plugin in Synapse 3 I could add my GPU and keyboard to the mix and match lighting across everything. This is not native within iCUE (Corsair), Armoury Crate (ASUS), or Synapse 3. Performance I took some readings with the stock cooler that had been in place prior to putting the Hanbo on. At idle the original heatsink maintained the CPU at 37.12 °C. Noise levels at idle were 32dB @ 1 meter. Under a full load stress test (AIDA64) the CPU peaked at over 94 °C (thermal limit before throttling is at 95) and sustained at 93.5 °C. Fan speed was maxed out and reached 45.1 dB @ 1 meter. With the Hanbo cooler in place system idle is at 36 °C with the fan speed at 20%. Sound levels were at 25.5 dB @ 1 meter. I had the fan and pump curves set on the default Advanced profile. Under a full load stress test (AIDA64) the CPU peaked at over 81 °C before settling back to 77 °C once the fans and pump picked up speed. Fan speed was just shy of maxed out (2220 RPM – Max is 2250) and reached 36dB @ 1 meter. I messed with the fan curve to force the speeds to max but that didn’t cause any noticeable change in noise level. Conclusions from this are pretty straightforward. At idle the CPU temp was 3% lower with a 20.3% reduction in fan noise. At max load the temps were 17.65% lower and fan noise cut 20.2%. The key takeaway is the stock cooler barely keeps it under the thermal limit of the CPU at full load while the Hanbo kept it comfortably below the limit. Fan noise was also greatly reduced – max load volume with the Hanbo was just a bit louder than the stock cooler at idle. The fan noise at idle cannot be discerned from background noise. Keep in mind all of this is done with an open-air case with nothing separating me from the dual-fan setup. You can also reasonably assume there is plenty of cooling overhead for overclocking if you choose to go down that path. Overall the Razer Hanbo makes a compelling argument for itself in the world of AIO CPU coolers. A lot of these coolers live and die by their software support, and so far I have really liked the Synapse 3 interface (take a look at the Chroma Control Plugin if you have ASUS or Corsair RGB items). I really enjoy the look of the Hanbo and its LEDs are some of the best looking of any coolers I have seen. The radiator and fans were easy to mount and cables were long enough to make routing easy. The only real snag I hit orienting the pump head. The head is quite large and the line fittings interfere with the first RAM slot on my MOBO. If I had a traditional case with an overhead or rear radiator mount then this might not have come up.

My primary intent for this product was to pair it with an Intel i7-12700K, which is a fairly hot-running CPU under load. My case doesn't really have the room for a 360mm AIO, so 240mm seemed ideal. On opening the box, it's clear that Razer cares about packing well. The box could have arrived crushed and the cooler inside would have likely survived. It has everything you need for a variety of mounting applications, including brackets for both Intel and AMD coolers up to the latest generation. The pump is powered by Asetek and it uses the standard Asetek mount. If you're looking to replace an old Asetek unit, this will probably just bolt right on with no fussing about the brackets. These pumps are some of the best on the market. Apart from the hardware, there's a minor rats' nest of cables that need to be attached. One is a USB-C cable that you'll need to connect to a free 9-pin USB header on your motherboard, and the other is a multi-cable plug that carries the pump power cable, a SATA cable, an RGB cable and a fan cable with connectors for up to three fans depending on which model you've got. Installation is straightforward and as easy as your case allows it to be. If you've got easy tray access or backing hardware already attached, you'll just need to screw in the right standoffs to attach the cooler. To make things a lot easier on yourself, try to run as many of the cables as you can before you permanently attach anything. It's been said before but it bears repeating, when choosing placement for the cooler, make sure the pump isn't at the top of the loop, and try to keep the tubing for the radiator angled down or sitting at the low point, this will help reduce noise and prolong the life of the pump. You can angle the pump any direction you like, but the connectors for the cables are counter-clockwise to the tubing, so if the tubing is at the bottom, you'll likely collide with your memory modules. Just keep that in mind. The pump head features a removable plate that's held on via magnets, and immediately makes you wonder if Razer has plans for either additional replacement covers with different designs, or a small LCD add-on in the future, which would be welcome, but feels unlikely, since there don't appear to be any additional electrical connections in place to power it. You may find, if you install the included standoffs and backplate, that the backplate feels "loose". Once the cooler is mounted, however, it should feel snug. The fans are nice and quiet at normal operating speeds, and they (as well as the pump head) have excellent LED lighting that create a very smooth appearance with no hotspots. I was expecting the Razer Synapse software (which automatically attempts to install when you start your machine up) to be a resource hog, but it's surprisingly light, using almost no system resources while running in the background. It's powerful enough, but doesn't feel as fully featured as some of it's competitors' software. The cooling, against my 12700K, wasn't as great as I'd hoped. The tubes were unfortunately too short for me to mount the cooler as an intake at the front of my case, so I had to mount it as exhaust. It did keep temps in the mid-70s under load, but If you plan to do any sort of overclocking to this chip, I'd advise you to pick up a 360mm model, as I hit thermal limit on even a very modest overclock. The fans are quiet until they need to kick into overdrive. Then they're audible from across the room. They do their job, though, and that's what matters. I wound up picking up a 280mm AIO with longer tubing elsewhere to use in my office gaming rig, and moved this to my living room machine (11600K), where I could top-mount it. It's keeping things a solid 20 degrees cooler under load than the air cooler I had in it before, which is impressive. It also looks great, which is a definite plus. All things considered, this is a premium product with a premium tag attached. There are cheaper Asetek coolers out there that will work just as well, with maybe a bit more noise and less style. If that style is important to you, this cooler has the performance to match it, and you should definitely consider it.

There’s an ongoing debate about the difference between air coolers and AIO water coolers, some would say it’s settled and there’s no discernible difference. After installing the Razr Hambo Chroma, I’m not so sure I’m convinced. You can look further in the review if you want to see the TL;DR. I’ve not owned any Razr products until this one so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I know they make premium gaming laptops and peripherals so I was looking forward to this AIO cooler. When I first opened the box I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of packaging and unboxing design. The mounting hardware, fans, and the cooler was all nestled into foam cut outs. The parts and fan were nestled and protected inside cardboard box while the AIO radiator and pump have a near perfect cut out to protect it from shipping and transportation. Also included is a quick start manual, Allen wrench, and The build quality is in line with the unboxing experience. The fans feel sturdy and the plastic doesn’t feel thin or cheap. The mounting holes for the fans have included rubber dampeners to prevent vibration noise. The fan cables have braided tubing and enough length which I think is the standard for premium fans anymore. The tubing from the pump to the radiator is also braided. The mounting hardware and brackets were well packaged and some were labeled for Intel or AMD. Mounting wasn’t too difficult. I struggled more getting my old cooler off than I did mounting the new one. If you’ve not mounted a cooler onto a CPU before, you may want to watch a few videos just to get the feel for it. It can be frustrating if you have to take the AIO off to make any adjustments and put it back on. The only thing I I’d like to see done better in AIO coolers is the mess of cables that come off the block that plug into the fan controller, fans, usb connector, RGB controller. It’d be nice if we could get to where there’s just a plug on the board that do all that is needed for these coolers. I had everything I needed to get it mounted in my kit for my AMD processor. Had I messed up the mount though, there wasn’t any additional thermal paste in the kit to take a 2nd try at mounting. Once I was able to get some cables managed and put the panels back on, I booted into windows and got a pop up for downloading the Razer software which I think was a nice touch so I didn’t have to go find it. I spent a little bit of time in the Razer Synapse tinkering with fan curve and RGB before putting it through it’s paces. Before I installed the AIO cooler, I grabbed a few benchmarks with my old cooler and then ran the same benchmarks with the Razer Hanbo. I was getting a 3DMark Time Spy score of 12,594 on a well reputable air cooler, and 15,763 on Cinebench, all while cooling an AMD 5800X. Once I got the Razer Hanbo installed, I was getting 12,633 on Time Spy score but my Cinebench was scratching at 16k with a 15,944 Cinebench score. I forgot to grab the before temperatures, but the after temperatures are pretty normal given the testing. The CPU is slightly overclocked to 4.7 GHZ and with core voltage set at 1.35 and temperatures on the CPU die held steady at 83.1*C while testing. I can tell you my The cooler is quiet when not under load which was a little different with my air cooler. I think just the flow of the liquid is enough to keep idle temperatures cool. Once it goes under load, the custom fan curve applied doesn't ramp up the fans until around 60*C with them full throttle at 80*C to keep temperatures from running away and thermal throttling. I like being able to browse the internet or work on documents without having to hear any background noise from the CPU fans. At full throttle, like most good fans, you're going to hear them and the fans surprised me a bit at how much air they were pushing through the radiator. I think the good seal they have around the radiator and the speed and blade design play a part in this. Finally the RGB and software. I wasn't as impressed with the software as I was the hardware. The software is functional but a little crowded. In the Synapse app, you can control the functions of your AIO pump. There's 3 preset control types for fan and pump and a manual mode. Quiet, Standard, and Performance adopt a fan and pump speed curve for there respective descriptions but you wouldn't know what they are because they're not displayed. Instead, you get the option to see a curve graph once you click manual and set your own. The lighting presets left a bit to be desired but I'm glad they're there because, like most RGB software, I feel like for a truly custom RGB experience I need to spend hours setting up lighting patterns and color shifts. There are 3rd party software out there that does this well too, unfortunately, the Razer Hanbo isn't compatible, so I'm left doing a static or preset RGB and making my other RGB devices work around it. TL;DR Pros: - Sleek Design and quality hardware - High performance, cool temps vs air cooling - Quiet when only pump is running - Had all necessary hardware - Premium unboxing experience Cons: - Limited RGB presets, low compatibility with RGB control software - Lots of cables coming from AIO pump, looks "busy" - Instructions may be a bit vague for beginners Final Thoughts: You don't have to be in the Razer ecosystem to appreciate this AIO cooler. It's up there in performance and quality of build with the rest of them. I felt like a lot of thought went into the design of the product and they wasn't going to put something out until they were happy with it. I do like presets with my RGB software and I wanted a bit more from the Synapse software and would have liked less cabling coming off the AIO pump but I understand certain features may require it. Hard not to recommend this cooler.

I made the switch to AIO watercoolers a few years back, and haven't regretted it since. The first one I got though was a fairly functional and, as it turned out, undersized unit that I'd been thinking about replacing for a while. So when I found out that Razer, noted purveyor of over the top premium gaming accessories, was getting into the water cooler game I was quite intrigued and figured the classy black curves would go quite well in my primary work/media PC. After a couple weeks of getting used to it I'm finding it to be a definite improvement over my old cooler in just about every way but one. First up I'd like to say that Razer did a phenomenal job securing this thing for shipping. Everything is packed tightly in thick foam, with a few flat black boxes containing all the parts you need. On the top is an oversized instruction sheet that should walk you through just about everything but cable management, and getting it installed took about forty minutes. It's using the same basic Asetek mounting system that everyone else does, so experienced builders shouldn't find any surprises there. And if you haven't ever installed an AIO cooler, don't worry. Getting the radiators mounted and the cables run can be a little awkward, but overall it's a lot easier to manage than most air coolers. It does have an unusually large pump head though, so if you're trying to build in an ITX case or have something else in your build that leaves you with less than the usual amount of space around your CPU socket it might be worth looking elsewhere. The pump does have some features that help make up for it though. First up, the pump cap is magnetically attached and can be rotated to match the orientation of your build (albeit you'll likely only notice if you've looked enough at the Razer logo to recognize which side is up.) This means you can orient your pump however best fits your build, which does simplify the issue of cable routing somewhat. There's nothing particularly special about the cabling here - it's the usual mess of Y adapters and RGB chains leading back to a removable cable on the pump and a USB-C to USB 2.0 header to hook everything up to the motherboard. I found this cable to be just a hair on the short side, but worked it out with some rearrangement of my existing wiring. I'm not particularly concerned about this either, as if I were building the machine from scratch this would likely be one of the first cables I ran and I wouldn't have to work around everything from the power supply. Getting the radiator attached was the first actual issue I ran into. The mount is fine, the radiator itself is fine, but the included screws are a bit chunky. Installing them correctly created a clearance issue between the case and my fan filter, requiring me to swap them out for some broader flat headed screws so I could go without the washers. It's a minor thing, but it would be great if future versions offered something with a lower profile. Fortunately getting the fans installed was very easy by comparison. These fans are perhaps the most elegant ones I've yet seen for a PC, and they definitely elevate the look of the cooler. Once I had everything installed and tucked away I fired the PC up and got everything configured in Razer's synapse utility. Overall I like Synapse. It's robust, has a lot of fun little features built in (as well as support for many games) and produces decent results. Unfortunately it's also the point that I became aware of the one downside I found with this design: the noise. While this isn't the loudest 240mm AIO I've ever seen, it's far from the quietest. At higher speeds you can definitely become aware of both the fans and the pump going. After a day or so of trying to get used to it I gave in and adjusted the fan curve to something a bit more conservative, accepting a slightly higher idle temp in return for a quieter built. Fortunately, there are other advantages. The lighting effects look genuinely gorgeous, and almost restrained by Razer's usual standards. And its cooling performance, particularly on full, is dramatically improved over what I'm used to. My i7 is a little older and runs pretty hot as a rule, but with this thing it's staying below 80 for all but the heaviest loads. Ultimately I'd recommend this for anyone looking for a high performance cooler that can also serve as a visual centerpiece for a gaming build. But if your primary goal is decibel reduction, maybe look elsewhere.

Installation of the Hanbo with the Kunai fans was very, very straightforward. I installed the AIO on an AMD Ryzen 5600x; my case is a large airflow case and the radiator is mounted at the top in an exhaust configuration. The pump already had thermal paste applied and all I needed to do was swap the mounting bracket as it comes preinstalled with Intel. You’ll require a USB2.0 header on your motherboard, an available fan header (preferably a pump-designated one, if available), and SATA power. Fan PWM and RGB cables will be taken care of by the pump breakout cable, so you won’t need to worry about that. The radiator hoses are ample in length. The build of the pump resembles another brand of AIO I currently own, so I’m already expecting similar performance from the pump alone. The real difference is in the fans, and these Kunai fans are a real treat to look at. From my point of view, I love the subtle RGB ring as opposed to the traditional fan lit RGB. I don’t know, it just seems more classy to me. The build of the fans are also surprisingly great as there is no flex in its chassis and the rubber grommets are a nice touch to help isolate vibration when mounted. In order to take full advantage of the features the Hanbo setup has to offer, you’ll need to install the Razer Synapse software. Actually, once you install the AIO and boot your PC, Razer will immediately prompt you for installation. Once you’re in, you’ll be able to set fan profiles and perform lighting customizations. I’m pretty simple, so I keep the color static. Other than that, Synapse provides statistics on pump and fan speed, CPU/GPU temp and speeds, and even the liquid temps. The pump and fan speeds can be tailored independently and you can use preset values or create your own profiles for reach. If you have multiple fans in your case, the only way to get them synced with Synapse is if you purchased the Razer fan controller, sold separately. From a performance perspective, the AIO did no better nor worse than the outgoing AIO I had already installed. Running Cinebench R23, the readings from HWMonitor for the Hanbo mirrored those from the AIO I had just removed prior. I had run these tests in a nominal setting where fan speeds and noise levels were balanced. The Kunai fans can spool up to 2200rpm and at those speeds, even the quietest of fans are going to be very audible. I found between 1200-1600rpm to be a sweet spot of quiet, cool gaming. Some of the niceties that I appreciated were the daisy chaining of the ARGB cables from the Kunai fans. First, ARGB is provided by the pump breakout cable, so if your motherboard doesn’t have any RGB headers to begin with, Razer has you covered. Second, once you have at least one Kunai fan connected to the ARGB from the pump, then you can take that fan’s ARGB header and connect an additional ARGB component (in this case, it would be the second Kunai fan). Then from that fan’s ARGB header, you can connect a light strip or anything else with an ARGB connector. I connected a light strip and it worked fine. Aside from that, I really appreciate the braided cables as it added a nice touch. Also, a quick nod to Synapse for having Philips Hue integration. Cons? A big mishap is the mismatched colors of the pump RGB ring vs the Kunai RGBs. At pure white, the Kunai fans seem to hit the mark, but the pump ring has more of a cooler tone to it. Sadly, this can be seen almost across the entire color spectrum between the two. For a company that prides themselves in Chroma RGB, I would think that they would at least see that the colors match before shipping the product out to consumers. I had to take a star off for that. The other obvious setback here is its MSRP, as it is with Razer’s other premium offerings. Looking at the field, there are other AIOs that offer an LCD display on the pump and even include fan/rgb controllers at this price range. For what is offered in this Razer package, you can find a comparable AIO setup for much, much less. But if Razer is your thing and you’ve invested hundreds into the ecosystem or you absolutely love the look of the Kunai fans, then I cannot argue against that. It’s a preference thing, I get it. And so I didn’t take a star off for that. But just know you have options and/or the opportunity to save money to invest in a better CPU or GPU, for example.

first time owning a liquid cooled ARGB pump and what’s a better way to experience this than one of the best company around when it comes to PC gaming equipments. Razer Hanbo Chroma definitely added an awesome look on my PC, and it’s water cooled. which also helps my CPU to reduce heating. i’m not a heavy PC guy but setting this up on my current PC wasn’t hard at all, you do get a manual which is simple enough. the device looked fantastic just by unboxing this, it felt premium. I did mount mine on the right side instead of the top section of my pc, and it still looked great considering I only use to have the stock fan for my CPU. now I 3 extra RGB light inside my PC. the center cap is just a plain RGB it is not LED monitor like some offer, would have been cool if you can create custom animation that actually animated in the center, but I am fully satisfied of what the final product look compared to my old setup. the RGB are funny customizable through Razer Synapse, you will have the ability to change each sections RGB if you choose to, or even fully sync to other Razor products you might own, what’s great about Razor Synapse application while having Hanbo Chroma is the ability to monitor my computer heat temperature performance, there’s great amount of monitoring to view while using this app, my CPU temp, CPU speed, Fan speed, Pump speed and Liquid temp. my PC CPU temp sit about 38 Celsius, Fan speed at 1230 RPM, Pump speed at 1740 RPM, Liquid temp at 27 Celsius. while on this window you have the ability to adjust Fan Mode to Quite, Normal, Performance or Advance, I haven’t fully customize mine so I let it sit on Normal settings. Same when viewing Pump Mode I have that set to normal since I don’t really do much but surf the web. I’m glad I finally have one of these Razor Hando liquid cooling system, if you’re into check all your gaming PC performance and looking good, I believe you might like this one, it’s pricey for 240mm it’s $300, I hope Razor would release some kind of customization for its center CPU cup that can be replaced, because it’s totally possible, the quality of each fan and the radiator is great and definitely shows quality. it looks good great lighting with Razor RGB, it’s quite and a beautiful edition to your gaming PC, high recommend this one.

The Razer Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO 240mm CPU Liquid Cooling System is one heck of a beast with a bunch of positives including on cold CPU but has a small drawback you will want to know about. The Razer Hanbo setup I am reviewing is the 240mm setup, or the size of 2 fans. Razer does have a 360mm setup for $100 more and the only reasons you need it over the 240mm is filling up empty space in your case or you have $100 to look cooler. The 240mm setup is hands down enough as I was using a Mr Cool large radiator setup that is known to be a great budget cooler, if not the best available in my opinion for a non liquid setup. I had my doubts installing the Razer Hanbo setup in my case because I spent hours with analizing the best cooling combo that I could afford while keeping my gaming computer under the $2000k mark especially with the CPU and GPU I chose, I had to be careful yet I wanted a computer that could handle a huge load and never get hot and throttle performance. My PC is running SIM racing at least 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, it is heat cycled and used like I planned too so changing to the Hanbo, there had to be positive results or it was coming back off. Guess what, it is staying on my computer, no way will I remove it unless Razer wants to send me a 360mm unit so the case looks better with 2 fans. What I have thought about doing is ordering one fan to match the other 3 and mounting it with stud spacers to line up with the other 2 just for the uniformity factor. The 240mm Hanbo setup is keeping my Ryzen 9 cool and the CPU has yet to be over 82* C at full rip running iRacing or ACC with a full rig setup utilizing a ton of extra software components I use for gauge layouts and more. The only downside is the fans at full rip can get very loud and you can adjust the ramp speed to lower that noise as long as you know your CPU is staying cool. The Razer Synapse program has a ton of features for controlling the lighting(especially the fire one, it is my favorite), fan, and pump speeds. The lighting options and features are sick and I really enjoy the full customization the Synapse program gives its users. Installation was a breeze, if I did not have the other brand, it would have taken 10 minutes at most to install but I had to remove the Mr. Cool brackets and install the original brackets. The Pump has a real easy twist and go setup for the mounting of all processor types, making it so easy to change anyone with a tid bit of knowledge can figure it out. The unit comes with all the hardware you need, you will not be looking for anything or running to the computer store for screws or small bolts, it is ready to install. The pump does come with thermal paste already on it, but, Razer could have put a warning label that it was already there, I did not notice and hit it with the plastic cover, so I had to remove it anyways so I could get a clean pad for new paste. Please make sure to note that when you install it, be careful of the thermal paste! I am super happy with the Razer Hanbo, I will not change this setup anytime soon, it does the job for me but I have to give the one other negative besides the loud fan noise. The other issue is still the fan noise to be honest, and the reason it is an issue for me, my microphone picks up the noise and was very easy to pick up on stream that I had to move my PC and now it is not in the screen view while streaming, kinda makes me sad. I will get over it because the amount my CPU stays cooler is worth it, making sure I have many years of use out of an expensive processor. Pros: Cold CPU Razer Synapse Software Easy Install and Setup Great Lighting Amazing looks Jives great with all Razer Lighting Components Cons: Loud Fans at high load No Sticker for thermal paste being on the pump already I highly recommend the Razer Hanbo, it is worth the money if you want great quality and even better customer service, that is why I always choose Razer products.

The Razer Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO is a great addition to your gaming PC. It has excellent lighting, a nice looking radiator, clean looking addressable RGB, and a pretty easy setup. The only problem I rand into during the installation is that I, very stupidly, did not hold on to the original AMD backplate that came with my ASUS ROG Strix B450F motherboard! The kit comes with the mounting pins for both AMD and Intel in the box, and includes a mounting bracket for Intel motherboards (since those motherboards don't come with the correct bracket). There are two nice looking fans for the radiator, both with 18 addressable RGB zones! The water block is also equipped with 12 addressable RGB zones, and a magnetic logo cover to orient the Razer logo properly. The amount of customization is truly incredible, given the lack of dedicated external RGB or fan controller in the box. The USB-C to USB 2.0 (motherboard) plug, paired with a fan out plug, seems to handle all the background work in controlling the RGB and lighting systems, and really handles it quite well! This means you will have to run the system with Razers Synapse and Chroma software, but I don't see that as being a drag on the usability of the AIO's fan, pump, or RGB control and monitoring, the software is nicely designed, mostly intuitive, and gives a lot of helpful hints to guide you to what you want to get to. The only real drawbacks I can think of are that the USB and fan cabling is not run "inside" the tubing for the cooler (but is in a position that you can hide it behind easily) and that the RAM clearance is REALLY tight if you run the tubing out to the right (or in the direction of your RAM slots). I actually ran mine to the left, because if I hadn't, I would not be able to use all four RAM sticks I have in my system on a full ATX motherboard. Temperatures were low and stable, my old air cooler would bring the CPU temps to the mid-60s in intense matches or during video rendering, the Hanbo keeps the CPU in the mid-50s at most and is usually stuck solidly around 40C in most other tasks, a good 10C cooler than the air cooler. (I have the NZXT H510, a notoriously warm case. A better airflow case should yield much better results, though these are still a massive improvement to my Cooler Master Hyper 212). It is a solid AIO for gaming, photo editing, and video editing with a noise level that will be almost unnoticeable if there is any ambient noise around your rig! Overall, I really like this AIO and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for subtle, fully addressable RGB, and a good suite of software that is easy to use on their gaming and/or video editing rig. All of that with the benefit of a very quiet cooling system!

This AIO liquid cooler by Razer is an impressive unit. I installed this into a pre-built desktop I recently picked up. The stock cooler was not up to the task for the i7 12700F. It was tricky fit, but I was able to figure it out. You should have no issues if you're installing this into an aftermarket PC case. The pre-built cases don't leave you many options, but if you can fit this water cooler, it is well worth the time and effort. With the stock OEM fan cooler my temperatures would quickly jump to 98C under high CPU usage, which happens to be where the thermal throttling starts. This is very annoying and frustrating while gaming. Especially in FPS games like COD where a micro stutter usually means a death and a respawn for you. Also the stock cooler was very loud because it was constantly running at high RPM's to try to cool down the CPU. After installing this AIO liquid cooler, the temperatures dropped over 40C while gaming. Another pleasant side effect after installation was that my GPU now runs about 10C cooler during gaming sessions. That is simply very impressive. I'd recommend this to anyone using a fan cooler. Especially the OEM cooler. Likes: 1.) Substantially brings temperatures down vs stock cooler 2.) Fairly simple to install if you have room for it. 3.) Who doesn't like RGB lighting Dislikes: N/a

This is a beautiful, well packaged, high-performing AIO water cooler from Razer. It means business as soon as you open the box. Everything is perfectly laid out in front of you in crystal clear instruction with custom cut outs for every box and item in the package. The layout makes it really easy to use the box as a staging area while installing the cooler. Not to mention you can prop up the instructions provided with photos in the box while you work. This is easily one of the best unboxing experiences I’ve had with computer hardware of any kind. Super clean work there, Razer. It’s exactly what I would want in front of me if I had little computer building experience or if I had never installed an AIO cooler before. I will say that if you are going to drop this kind of money on a cooler with this level of control on lighting, I hope you did the same for the rest of your build. It’s a struggle to get all the RGB working nicely when you have competing components that use separate programs to control them. It’s really unfortunate but that’s just the way it is. Having said that, what I have experienced with Razer products and Synapse is a very fluid and unifying experience with all lighting down to getting Rainmeter to play nice with an active desktop. That is of course, if you have all Synapse capable hardware. If you’re all about RGB and want a hassle-free installation experience, I recommend doing exactly that. As others have noted, the connections to the pump are…busy at best. I have a Fractal Define R5 that allows for plenty of working space to make this work and look clean. But for those with smaller cases may find it difficult to finagle these connections and cable pathways to achieve maximum airflow over your RAM, over the top side of your GPU and any chipsets on your motherboard with or without elevated heat sinks. Getting all those sweet temperature drops on your CPU while choking/overheating all your other components isn’t what you want to do. Take your time there and get it right. I can’t say I’d recommend this as a solution for a cooler replacement to a completed build with other RGB components installed. It could result in an unnecessary headache if you’re looking for syncing the LED behaviors. But, it certainly would be tasteful upgrade to a darker build though. Or a really nice cherry-on-top of a complete Razer build from the top down. Trust me on Synapse syncing. It’s really powerful and works extremely well with Rainmeter as I mentioned before and is key to getting a setup that is Instagram bragging rights worthy.

If you’re a gamer especially, you’ve likely owned and used a Razer peripheral device so it’s interesting to see Razer go into the pc hardware arena. In addition to the Razer Hanbo Chroma AIO, the internal pc component line includes Kunai case fans and several Katana power supply units. To control the Kunai and Hanbo, for $49.99 one can get the PWM PC Fan Controller. This comes with the ability to connect up to eight fans; have custom fan curves and magnets for easy mounting in steel frame cases. Katana PSU’s are available in 750W or 1600W versions. From this new Razer hardware line we obtained the Hanbo AIO and tried out the 240 millimeter Razer Hanbo AIO liquid cooler (two Kunai case fans). There is also a 360 millimeter offering (3 fans), but no 120 millimeter size. Thus, this is suitable for those pc builders using ATX or micro-ATX cases and high-end motherboards. Make sure to check if your PC case is compatible with the dimensions of the radiator/fans. My case only allowed for installation on the front due to size constraints but that was my preferred orientation anyway. From what I’ve read it’s likely that this AIO will fit motherboards that aren’t over seven years old. Essentially compatible with AMD’s AM4 socket, as well as common Intel LGA sockets. Installation of the Razer Hanbo Chroma AIO went completely smooth for me. In my case I was installing the system onto my already assembled computer. I of course had to remove my old cooler. In my case this was rather simple just unscrewing the cooler and removing the old screws. I then had to remove the thermal paste from the previous cooler. I did this by using isopropyl alcohol and a wipe. The past came off fairly easy without much issue. The cooler comes with the thermal paste already applied so you don’t have to worry about applying it yourself. This speeds up the installation process and makes it that much easier. You then need to install the correct screws for your CPU/motherboard for the cooler to mount to. You then attach the cooler to the standoff screws and secure them using the thumbscrew caps that razer provides. You will also need to install the fans to the radiator since they come unassembled. This is also an easy installation process to go through. You then take the provided Kunai fans and fan screws and attach them to the radiator. Make sure that your fans are pointing in the proper direction to ensure correct airflow through the radiator. You need to have the air pulled through the radiator and then expelled out of your case. Doing this will protect your other computer internal parts from overheating due to high temps and poor airflow. It is also a rule of thumb to balance airflow through your computer's case. So make the best effort to have the same amount of fans pulling air into the case as there are fans pushing air out. The Razer Hanbo is a nice option for an all-in-one liquid cooler. The packaging is done well and makes quite an impressive statement alone. It is very insulated and well protected so you should have no issues with it getting damaged in shipping. One is paying a bit of a premium for this AIO liquid cooler and anyone running other Razer components may find it easier to manage things via use of the Razer Chroma software. The chroma software works great and is extremely responsive. It allows you to select many different preset routines. It also allows you to design your own lighting so you can have the cooler rgb doing exactly what you want. In addition the chroma software lets you set the lighting to a static color as well as disable the lighting in general if need be. Put this on your list if you like the clean look provided by the RGB colored outline and cap. The RGB lighting looks excellent and isn’t overstated like a lot of RGB components can sometimes be. The design of the liquid heat transfer device to draw in heat from the CPU as two fans move and vent the air out the case seems to work well. The build quality and finish are very nice; including other components down to the screws. This Razer Hanbo AIO just has a very nice quality feel and look. Razer seems to have put some great thought into the design. Orientation is not an issue as the LED logo on the CPU block rotates. Plan on taking a bit of time to manage the cables. Once your pc reboots, Razer Synapse will install itself (if not already there). Then update the firmware on the AIO cooler and allow customization of the RGB as desired. The Razer Chroma devices can be synced together, customized lighting patterns. I’ve seen where others have mixed feelings about the Razer Chroma software which may still leave room for improvement, but it’s improved if you’re used to using it for other components like Razer’s headphones, mice, etc… Use of the Chroma software will allow one to customize the fans and the cooler lights. The RGB lighting is cool while not being obnoxious. Razer software allows customizing the RGB lighting and fan mode (quiet, normal, performance); or simply leave on Normal setting. Performance of the Hanbo AIO cooler thus far has been good. CPU temp has been improved compared to the prior cooler that I had installed on my CPU. The Kunai fans do a great job of keeping the radiator cool while also keeping the fan noise to a minimum. Overall the Hanbo AIO cooler has been doing a great job in all areas (temperature, lighting, noise, etc.). Granted, one is paying a premium in price over brands, but if you’re like a lot of pc builders and gamers out there who want the aesthetic that this Chroma line offers then the additional $100 or so are probably worth it when building a high-end gaming pc.

Razer's Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO is a 240mm CPU cooler that was very impressive in my testing. Even if you don't care for the RGB aesthetic--I can take it or leave it personally--the cooling performance was excellent on my AMD Ryzen 5600X CPU. This AIO comes in a rather large box and includes the needed accessories for a wide variety of Intel and AMD sockets. The default bracket is for Intel, but it's very easily swapped out. Installing an AIO is fairly easy as far as PC building tasks go, and is generally easier than an air cooler with similar cooling capacity. Even so, I found the instructions just a little on the sparse side--nothing beyond quick-start level only. Unlike my previous AIO, a 120mm Corsair model, it does not use the clip brackets on the AM4 socket. Instead, you mount four posts around the CPU socket and the cooling plate/pump assembly is secured via four large thumbscrews. Thermal interface is pre-applied on the cooling plate, or of course you can supply your own if you have a favorite. The radiator can be installed in various places depending upon your case configuration. In my MSI Gungnir case I top mounted the radiator. Attaching the two, very nice feeling and vibration resistant 120mm fans was easy via long screws with the included allen wrench. At this point there was one drawback for me vs. my previous AIO: there's a fair amount of cable management to deal with. The pump assembly has a USB-C port that connects to an internal USB header, and there's a separate plug for a cable array that attaches to the fans, cpu fan header, and aRGB connectors from the fans (which have to be daisy-chained). The result, for me at least, was a fair amount of cable management to keep the wires away from the fan blades and off the RAM heat spreaders. Once installed, everything is pretty easy. The AIO can be controlled, both for lighting and performance, from the Razer Synapse app. The Synapse software offers control over both the pump and fan independently with presets (quiet, normal, performance) along with custom settings. Setting both pump and fans to performance was still surprisingly quiet--if gaming with the sound up, or with headphones on, I don't think you'd notice. Normal is very quiet, and quiet mode is near silent. Cooling performance was really good, although a 240mm is probably overkill for a fairly cool running 65W Ryzen chip. That said, I used the CPU stress test in Ryzen Master and CPU-Z, and it kept the CPU at a constant 68 deg Celsius in performance mode. (I am running the CPU with PBO enabled.) That allowed the processor to stay at a sustained 4.5Ghz. If I dropped down to normal mode, temps stabilized just over 70 deg Celsius, but the CPU dropped down to 4.4Ghz. What I conclude from this is that for gaming, normal mode is probably more than enough as games rarely push all 6 cores simultaneously to the maximum. Overall my CPU temps dropped considerably from my previous 120mm AIO. I hate to knock off a star because of the documentation was a little scant or that there was a fair amount of cable management--AIO's aren't that hard to figure out, and the cables are part of the feature set for this device. So based on that, I think it's a very nice cooler with good control options for both the RGB aesthetics and the performance behavior, and thus well-worth your consideration vs other AIO devices or higher-end air coolers.

Razer delivered a solid AOI that performs well and looks great in your RGB setup. Out of the box, this AIO is easy to install (ensure you get the right size to fit your case and that you have clearance above your motherboard as this will stick out some and could cause issues with taller ram modules if mounted on top of case as I did in my setup). In my case, it fit just fine but only just enough above the main board. Connecting the AIO to your motherboard's USB headers and power is easy and you can hide most of the cables in the back side. The CPU block has thermal compound on it and is basically ready out of the box unless you have a preference on your own thermal compound. I used it with what was included and the cooling is great, I was able to run an i9 9900K overclocked without thermal throttling which is perfect for gaming. The Razer Chroma software works great and allows you the ability to customize your lighting to your own taste and it also works with some games without any additional configuration. You can see a complete list on Razer's website. I do have to say that Razer's software is easier to use to customize your lighting setup than Corsair's and enables you to control all of your lighting with a single app similar to Corsair. The fans are just as quiet and can be configured to speed up and slow down as the system heats up/cools so that noise is minimized. I would say they are quiet as the ones in my Corsair setup so, if you're wondering if they're similar I'd say they are in just about every way so it would to me come down to preference and which ecosystem you want to invest in though they do all work together with 3rd party software which is what I do in my other setup. Temps stay cool while gaming and while the fans will ramp up they are not overly loud but this can of course depend a lot on your case and acoustics in the room. Overall, it's a solid add on/upgrade to put in your machine and I'd recommend it!

So you already have a Razer Deathadder mouse, a Huntsman keyboard and a Kraken 3 Pro Hysense headset. And maybe you have the Razer Nommo speakers, microphone and webcam. You built your system in a Lian Li Razer case and you added a Razer mouse pad or mat. What else could you add to your systemThe missing piece to a Razer build. Maybe the Razer power supply but how about a Razer All-In-One (AIO) CPU cooling closed loop system? Razer has just the thing with their Hanbo AIO!! It’s an attractive add to a Razer themed PC. The Hanbo comes in two flavors, a 240 (2 X 120mm fans with 240mm radiator) or a 360 (with 3 fans and a 360mm radiator). Pick the one that best fits your application. Installation was straight forward, just like all other AIOs, attach the fans to the radiator, attach the pump to the CPU, connect the cables per the included instructions. After all connections are done boot your PC and you are good to go. If you are already rocking Razer gear you most likely already have Synapse installed. If not download from the Razer website and install. With Synapse you can control color effects, keyboard macros, mouse settings, etc. With the Hanbo you now have control of the fans and you can fine tune fan curves and performance. I do have a couple of issues. First situation I ran into is the fan screw holes are countersunk which is really clean however it locks you into a certain configuration which is radiator mounted to case and fans mounted to radiator with fans being inboard. My issue with this is with my small form factor ITX build is very tight inside and the fan lights are hidden pretty much, well the pump RGB for that matter. Also with the tight case I had to train the tubing so that it would not rub on the AIO fans. Ideally for my situation I would have preferred to have my fans mounted to the case and then the radiator being inboard with the fans pulling through the radiator. In that arrangement I don’t have to worry about the tubing hitting the fan blades and I can see the RGB lighting much better. I have another build in the same case and because the fan screw holes were not countersunk I was able to have options on the configuration. Just a note to Razer… how about another set of fan screws or elimate the countersunk holes on the fans and provide longer screws. The second issue I had was not with the AIO so much as it was with Razer’s Synapse software. During installation it would hang and would not complete installation. I discovered that Bitdefender Antivirus kept tagging the software as malware. I finally disabled the antivirus software but continued to have problems. So much so that I finally resorted to doing a clean install of Windows 11 and tried to install Synapse again. It hung on me again. I updated the BIOS and installation hung on me again. I finally let it sit for a couple of days and booted up and Synapse loaded. Not sure what the issue was. I also had an issue with Synapse and a Razer headset. I installed Synapse on a laptop to use the headset and when I decided to move the headset to the PC build mentioned above the laptop had issues uninstalling Synapse. I had to disable the firewall and antivirus and something messed up because my wifi kept dropping on the laptop and even wouldn’t recognize the wifi card. I ended up doing a clean Windows 11 install after clearing partitions and reformatting the hard drive. Needless to say I don’t like how Synapse is messing with my system and I’m going to avoid installing it on anything else. Back to the Hanbo AIO - All in all it does a great job, is competitively priced and if you are already locked into a Razer ecosystem then this is a good add to your theme build. Just be wary about Synapse. I’ve had a lot of issues with the software on multiple systems.

I will preface with saying I am a HUGE Razer Fanboy! I have wished for soooo many years that they would produce an AIO, and here we are. If you have ever installed an AIO before the entire process of installation will be quite straight forward. It took me about 30 minutes to get my old AIO removed, and then to get the Razer Hanbo mounted and wired up. The first boot up was priceless, years of hopes and dreams realized! From there this unit DID NOT DISSAPOINT! The RGB on the fans is honestly beautiful to look at, in my humble opinion they absolutely blow all of the competitors out of the water! There are tons of options and they are fully customizable, you just can't go wrong with Razer RGB lighting. They have it figured out, and do it up perfectly! Performance on this unit is also super solid. I run this on tons of games, and during basic productivity and I am maintaining solid temps in the 30-45c range which is really great during gaming! I have ran Fallout 76, Fortnite, and a ton of other games with zero heating issues! The noise level is also great, they never get very loud in my Lian Li case. If you love Razer, and love RGB look no further!

I absolutely loved the design, the liquid cooling system does improve the temperature of the CPU when playing intensive gaming or heavy video editing. It has a really nice matte black finish and the clean lines of the RGB looks smooth and it has a nice lighting transition. The only downside is now i need to replace my other RGB fans to match the design of the Razer RGB fans. I was a firm believer of the liquid cooling but after running the PC with some heavy multitasking with resource heavy programs i was pleasantly surprised to see the CPU did not run hot and the software seemed to run smoothly, no lagging no crashing...mind you i know a cooler isn't the only solution to these issues but it does help. The installation was slightly triicky for me because i'm not a huge computer techie but i was able to look at my motherboard and verify i had all the connections needed to install it. That will be a major detail to look into, make sure your motherboard has the connections needed. Overall a very awesome addition that helps your PC run smoothly and , I know it's not important, makes you computer look pretty cool!

The Hanbo is very slick coming from Razer. It carries that Razer aesthetic from top to bottom. It won't be Razer without its RGBs. It should be compatible with any motherboard if it isn't too old. The liquid cooling is amazing as it does really help keep the CPU much cooler but not that much more than others in the market. The cooling system is relatively quiet too even while being used heavily. It's very pleasing to look at too. Installation is easy. The Razer logo does look nice, but Razer could have went with an LED screen here to better compete with cheaper models from other competitors. One of the biggest issues with this AIO is the fact that it heavily carries the Razer tax. Razer does give you quality components, but the price does feel a bit too high. I would highly recommend this if you're just trying to stay within the Razer family or if you like the premium quality look. If that's not your cup of tea, I would suggest doing a little bit more research but if you do end up purchasing the Hanbo, it is not a bad AIO at all.

This Razor Hanbo Chroma has stepped into a different realm. The design element seems to fit perfectly. Straight out the gate, the design catches your eye and keeps you enjoying the product through install. This product will really appeal to gamers and the like. This new set extends reliability. I feel like this is definitely a leading maker in AIO coolers. This will hell you keep your CPU temps down and manageable through a gaming episode or any thermal performance. I like the uniqueness of this build because it can be used exactly for what it’s designed for and that keeping your equipment cool while looking cool in the process. I needed up installing it but I learned a lot and if the opportunity presents itself and I could reinstall this cooler set easily in whatever format that I chose. Set up initially took 30 minutes with training tagged along. After setup the cooler is quiet but powerful. The airflow is plentiful and sufficient so I can’t really ask for anything more. I’m happy with this cooler.

My son recently got into gaming, and I had been thinking about building a gaming rig with him. I wanted a father-son build and decided to go for it. Recently, I cam across the opportunity to try the new Review for Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO 240mm CPU Liquid Cooling System - Black Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO liquid cooling system and decided to make this project happen. I put together all of the related items for the build and went at it, making it a weekend project. The Review for Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO 240mm CPU Liquid Cooling System - Black Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO system fit great into our case (generic brand). The box comes with a handy manual that aids in the installation process that is very detailed. Pay attention to how you install the directional fans, and the rest should be easy. The quality of the components is great, and the installation is really straight forward. The CPU temps are so much lower than some of my other builds. With so much adjustability, you can tune the Review for Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO 240mm CPU Liquid Cooling System - Black Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO cooler to your likings. The fan speeds are really good, and the noise level is pretty good overall. Overall, I would definitely recommend the Review for Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO 240mm CPU Liquid Cooling System - Black Razer - Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO cooling system to anyone.

Razer is really stepping up the rgb products I had a new build i was waiting to do but decided i coild not wait so. I replaced my old Aio water cooler from 7 years ago on my x99 build. The new cooler works evry well and i used the cpu cooler fan header. For those that dont know. When you use the cpu cooler headed it control the pump for the cooler also. Took me a while to figure out how to do it in my older board. But since everything is wired into the pump and fans once its up and running set and forget comes to mind. It could be because thisnis new but the pump and fans are lower than my older system so thats a plus. Also my older AIO thats being replaced was 7 years old. I didnt set the full rgb lighting because my case and build are white. So i turned it to white only as the rest of my sysyem are Can really.come up with any cons because razer really came to do AIO right. Also my case is a Thermaltake x9 so.this cooler looks really small in my case hence why i didnt post images. And i dont build to win cable and case management awards so a bit embarrassed to post my build. But it did take some rearranging to get everything lined up. Over all great AIO. OH no sight glass which is not a big deal since its a sealed AIO.