ASUS's Mid-range Contender
Looking for a cpu coolers? The ASUS ROG Strix LC II 240 ARGB AIO White comes in at $69.99 and has earned 4.2 stars across 72 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #70 ranking (out of 84) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Build Quality
Construction at $69.99 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $69.99 (slightly above the $63.42 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 72
- Category rank: #70 of 84 in cpu coolers
- Cheaper in category: 52 products
- Higher-rated in category: 80 products
- More-reviewed in category: 66 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 72 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the cpu coolers category is 4.6 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Compared to Alternatives
At $69.99, the ASUS ROG Strix LC II 240 ARGB AIO White sits slightly above the $63.42 category average. 52 options are cheaper and 31 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler ($34.90, 4.7★, 18,419 reviews). It's $35.09 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- darkFlash DG240 240mm AIO ARGB Liquid Cooler - $37.17, 4.9★ (37 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Montech NX600 Dual Tower CPU Cooler 6 Heatpipes - $28.40, 4.9★ (36 reviews) · Better on both axes
- kalemax Dual Tower CPU Cooler 6 Heatpipes ARGB - $19.99, 4.9★ (25 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG Coreliquid A12 240 ARGB AIO Cooler at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the ID-COOLING SE-903-XT V2 CPU Air Cooler at $14.99.
Who Should Get This
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
The Verdict
6.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.