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AMD Wraith Prism vs EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240: Comparison
AMD Wraith Prism and EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240 separate most on fan count: AMD Wraith Prism at 1, EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240 at 2, 50% in favour of EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240. Max Speed splits them by another 21%, this time favouring AMD Wraith Prism.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | EK Waterblocks |
| Cooler Type | Stock Cooler | AIO Liquid |
| Series | AMD Wraith Prism | EK-AIO Basic 240 |
| Model Number | Wraith Prism | EK-AIO Basic 240 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-3/2011/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 42 dBA+8.5 dBA | 33.5 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM-21% |
| Lighting | RGB | None |
| Source URL | https://shop-us-en.amd.com/amd-wraith-prism-thermal-solution/ | https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-aio-basic-240 |
Verdict
AMD Wraith Prism
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely decent bundled cooler for its era, worth keeping for a budget build but not worth buying separately once you compare it to current low-cost aftermarket coolers.