Conclusion
...though cooling performance isn't the best, Fractal can claim its all-in-ones are among the quietest out there.There are good reasons to consider a Fractal Design all-in-one liquid cooler for your next PC build.
They happen to be among the sleekest in appearance, there's a choice of RGB (Prisma) or non-RGB (Dynamic) models, and though cooling performance isn't up there with the very best, Fractal can rightly claim that its all-in-ones are among the quietest out there.
If those attributes agree with your style of rig, it's a case of which radiator size works best, 280mm or 360mm? We're of the opinion the answer is inconclusive, as different chassis and component combinations will no doubt throw-up unique results, but we do feel confident in stating that there's very little in it.
Be that as it may, the choice can be dictated by other factors including price, appearance and simplicity. On those fronts, we'd take the 280mm Celsius+ S28 Prisma any day of the week, particularly at the current sale price.
The Good The Bad Looks swish
Designed to run quiet at all times
Straightforward installation
Five-year warranty Costs over £200
No spare thermal paste
Not a great improvement over S28
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