Ocypus Iota L36 White AIO Review

In my last article, I took a look at the Iota C70 ARGB White case from Ocypus. This time around, I am testing their high-end liquid cooler L36 from Iota series. The Iota L36 is available in a 240mm and 360mm sizes. Both options are available in black and white. The L36 ARGB White has MSRP of USD 99.99 and Ocypus offers a 5-year warranty on this cooler.

This cooler features their new in-house designed pump for efficient cooling. The block has a non-conventional design that really pops it out well. Ocypus has done the same basic digital display thing on this cooler that I saw on the C70 case. However, the fans are non-RGB.

This cooler is compatible with Intel LGA115x/1200/1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets. The cooler is rated for 300W TDP.

Specifications

Packaging and Unboxing

The main packing box is quite stylish. It has a silver color tone which gives a good impression of the product. WH stands for White color.

There is no egg carton inside the main packing box. There is a Styrofoam padded carton to hold the cooler. The fans are pre-installed over the radiator and this assembly is placed on the top.

Let’s see what is provided in the box.

• 1x Cooler with preinstalled fans
• 1x Intel Backplate
• 2x AMD Mounting Brackets
• 2x Intel Mounting Brackets
• 4x Screws for brackets
• 4x Thumb Screws
• 1x Thermal Paste
• 1x Y Splitter Cable
• 12x Radiator Screws
• 2x Velcro Strips
• 1x User Manual

Closer Look – Radiator

The three White fans come pre-installed on the radiator. The fans have Ocypus branding on the center. These are non-RGB fans.

Each fan has a small size cable with a 4-pin PWM connector coming out of it. The idea is to reduce the cable clutter by using a 3-way PWM splitter cable on shorter lengths of fan cables.

The radiator is made of aluminum material. There are no bent fins on this radiator. The dimension of this radiator is 397x120x27mm (LxWxH). Here 27mm refers to the height of the unit. The overall height with 120x25mm fans is 53mm including the heads of the screws (approximately).

The radiator has a 20 FPI count which means you would need high static pressure fans and Ocypus has got you covered in this department. There are 12 channels for the coolant flow inside the radiator. There is a gap of 105mm between two mounting holes on opposite ends.

Ocypus uses white metallic clamps to conceal the connection between tubes and barb fittings. There is a sticker label showing the serial number of the unit. There is another port cover fitting. It is probably reserved for factory use only. Don’t tamper with it or you may lose the vacuum pressure of the loop. There is a sticker label with the serial number of the unit.

I am showing the side view of the unit. There is an Ocypus branding towards the right of the radiator frame. Ocypus uses rubber tubes with nylon braided sleeves. The tube length is 400mm. You can see that the far head has a slim size compared to the large size near the head on the radiator. The tube has an ID of 6.5mm and an OD of 12.5mm.

Pump Block

Let’s take a look at the design of the pump block.

The pump housing has a stylish design. It is not a traditional ring design. There is a transparent cover over the top. The dimension of this housing is 70x70x65mm. You can see that the spring-loaded mounting bracket comes pre-installed on the base of the block. This is a two-point contact design.

There is Ocypus branding over the side syncing in well with the color theme. I like how Ocypus has kept the design minimalist while making it look good.

The top is where the magic (basic) is. There is a cover over the top so that a full visualization of the digital display and surrounding 360ᵒ ARGB backlighting. This cooler like the C70 case has a digital display that reports the CPU/GPU temperature in ᵒC or ᵒF. The maximum temperature in ᵒF is 199.

However, you can’t rotate this display so you are stuck with the orientation of the block. This means the block can only be installed in 3’o clock position with respect to the tubes to make the display upright. This is something Ocypus needs to work on.

Looking at the backside of the housing, you can see the 90ᵒ fittings with tube connection. The tube connections can be rotated to adjust for any user requirement. The silver clamps sync well with the black fittings and the rest of the white color. There are three flat cables coming out from the middle of the main housing.

There is a cable with a USB 2.0 connector. You need this to get the display on the block.

There is a 3-pin DC cable to power the motor of the pump. The ARGB LEDs are powered and controlled by standard 3-pin, 5V connector cables. The pump is rated for 3100 RPM ±10%. It is rated for 3.6W using 0.3A at 12VDC.

There is a copper base that has a protective cover over it. Don’t forget to peel the cover before installing the block.

Fans

Ocypus uses non-RGB Iota F12 fans with L36. The white version comes with white fans. Each fan has 7x blades. There is a silver color cover over the center. I am not sure if they are using metal-reinforced shells on these fans or not. One look gives the impression but it could just be the sticker.

The frame is square and has slope-down design on the border. There are anti-vibration pads on the mounting corners.

There is a 4-arms assembly on the backside designed to disrupt and direct the airflow coming out of the blade assembly. The fans are made in China and they use fluid dynamic bearings. They are rated for 0.2A at 12VDC each.

There is no arrow marking on the side of the frame. The frame is quite sturdy and stylish designed. Each fan is powered by a 4-pin PWM connector.

The specifications include:

Model	Iota F12
Dimension	120x120x25mm
Speed	500 to 2000 RPM ±10%
Airflow	77 CFM
Static Pressure	4.65 mmH₂O (Max)
Noise Level	≤ 29 dB(A)
Current	0.2A
Voltage	12VDC
Power	2.4W

Installation

We are not covering the details of installation. I only report if there is any issue or observation recorded during installation. The installation of an AMD/AM5 socket is a simple and convenient task. I have no observation to mention here except that the block can be installed at 3’o clock or 9’o clock (tube side referenced) given the AMD mounting bracket design. Strictly speaking, you can install it only at 3’o clock so that the digital display remains upright.

A-RGB Lighting

This cooler uses standard connectors which makes the A-RGB lighting compatible with the RGB sync technology of the motherboard manufacturers. I have tested the cooler on the GIGABYTE X670E AORUS MASTER motherboard and control the lighting using the RGB Fusion 2.0 app. It was working flawlessly. Here are a few pictures.

Software

Ocypus has provided simple software that does not have a standalone interface. It rather prompts from its Icon in the system tray on the toolbar. As you can see, you can turn on/off the display, change the unit of temperature from ᵒC to ᵒF and vice versa, and select either the CPU or GPU.

Thermal Testing

The following configuration is used for thermal testing:

• AMD Ryzen 7950X
• GIGABYTE X670E AORUS MASTER
• Kingston Renegade Fury 32GB 6400MHz CL32 DDR5 kit
• ASRock Phantom Gaming RX 7600 Graphics Card for Display
• Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB NVME SSD
• Be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Platinum PSU
• Praxis Wetbench

Here is the settings table for testing:

Clock (MHz)	Auto
Voltage (V)	Auto
PBO	Advanced
PPT	200000mW
TDC	480000
EDC	640000
Boost Clock Override	+75Hz
Platform Thermal Throttle Limit	Auto
Thermal Paste	Stock
Thermal Paste Application	Stock
Test Run Time	30 minutes
Idling Time	10 minutes
All Fans Speed	100% PWM Duty Cycle
Pump Speed
Stress Software	CINEBENCH R23.2
Monitoring Software	HWINFO64

We are reporting delta temperature in the graph because room temperature varied from 20.9°C to 22.8°C throughout the day. The testing is done on an open-air bench system. Once inside the chassis, the temperatures are expected to rise and would largely depend upon the optimal airflow inside the chassis.

Result

The Ocypus Iota L36 WH has a good performance which is comparable with the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360. The overall sound level is also decent with 42.8 dB(A).

Conclusion

Ocypus is a new brand in the PC components market. This is the second product that we have tested after the C70 case. The L36 and L24 are Iota series flagship coolers from Ocypus. These are available in white and black. We have tested the Iota L36 White cooler.

This cooler is compatible with Intel LGA115x/1200/1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets. This cooler is not compatible with the Intel LGA20xx socket. Don’t get this cooler if you are on the LGA20xx socket. Comparatively, Valkyrie is still offering wider socket compatibility while providing good value with new coolers.

We have an aluminum-made radiator measuring 397x120x27mm. The complete assembly is white. The total height of this cooler with 120x25mm fans is 53mm approximately including the heads of the screws. The radiator has a 20 FPI count and it has 12 channels for coolant flow. Ocypus uses rubber tubes with nylon braided sleeves having a length of 400mm length. The tubes have an ID of 6.5mm and an OD of 12.5mm. There are two Velcro strips for clean tube routing and management.

The block has a spectacular design which is not like the commonly used ring design in the industry. It has subtle A-RGB lighting effects on the top which may not be that promptly visible on the white cooler but it will light the black cooler. There is a digital display on the top that reports the CPU/GPU temperature in ᵒC/ᵒF. This display is fixed which means, you are limited to installing the block at 3’o clock w.r.t tube side so that this display is upright. This cooler has a copper base and Ocypus has provided a thermal paste tube as well. The pump is not PWM regulated and has a speed of 3100 RPM ±10%.

Ocypus has provided 3x Iota F12 fans with this cooler. Each fan has 7x blades. These fans are rated for a maximum of 2000 RPM ± 10% speed generating 77 CFM airflow while maintaining 4.65mmH₂O static pressure. Their noise rating is ≤29 dBA. These fans have short-length cables that are to be connected to a 3-way PWM splitter cable.

The overall installation of this cooler’s block on the AMD AM5 socket requires 10 items in 4 steps. The installation is a walk in the park despite being a two-point contact. Since this cooler uses standard connectors on the A-RGB cable, it is compatible with the RGB Sync technology of the motherboard manufacturers. You would also need a USB 2.0 header on the motherboard for temperature display.

This cooler has an MSRP of USD 99.99 and comes with a 5-year warranty from the manufacturer. The pricing and warranty of this cooler are unremarkable. What about performance? This cooler packs a good performance as it is competitive against the likes of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360. It comes recommended by us.

Pros:

• Thermal Performance
• Digital Display for Temperature
• A-RGB lighting
• Stylish block
• Iota F12 White Fans
• Easy Cable Management
• Intel LGA1700/1851 Compatible
• AMD AM5 Compatible
• Easy Installation
• Price
• Warranty
• Noise

Cons:

• Basic Display
• Display orientation is fixed
• Cooler can only be installed in one orientation to display the temperature up right