Visual inspection
The Orcus Core 360 looks identical with the regular Orcus 360 CPU cooler. The only difference between the two models is the fact that the Orcus Core 360 does not come with fans or any non-essential accessory. There is still some RGB integration present, even with no fans included, and that is located within the CPU block.
The Orcus Core 360 uses a standard 360mm radiator and can use up to six 120mm fans, or three 120mm fans on each side of the radiator.
The CPU block is made mostly out of plastic, and this includes the body and the top clear panel. Speaking of which, the highlight in terms of the design of the CPU block is at the front. The white star placed inside the block is in fact a flow meter for the cooling liquid inside the CPU cooler. These types of flow meters are used in custom liquid cooling systems to offer an easy to see indicator of flow. This flow meter can be illuminated by RGB LEDs which are installed inside the CPU block.
In the case of this review, the RGB LEDs are turned off, as the cable used to power the LEDs uses a 4Pin proprietary connect which only works with an RGB fan hub. Without the before mentioned RGB hub, the LEDs are not able to power on, as the connector is not compatible with the RGB headers of a motherboard or the connectors of a basic RGB controller.
The baseplate of the CPU block is made from nickel-plated copper. The baseplate is attached to the body of the CPU block by eight Torx screws.
On the side of the CPU block there is a metal drain & fill port. This is used to not only bleed the air out of the system but also to fill up the loop if required.
The two tubes of the cooler connect to the CPU block through a pair of angled fittings. These fittings are made out of plastic and fortunately, can swivel to accommodate the position of the tubes once the cooler is installed.
The tubes of the Orcus Core 360 have a length of 350mm, an inner diameter of 5mm and an outer diameter of 10.6mm. Both tubes are covered by woven synthetic sleeving.
The pump used on the Orcus Core 360 is an inline pump, which is installed on the end part of the tubes. This pump has a maximum rated speed of around 4500RPM and uses a Ceramic Axis. These inline pumps are known for their low noise output, although they require constant 12V to work properly.
The tubes are using simple plastic made fittings to connect to the radiator.
The radiator used with this cooler is a standard aluminum made radiator. It has a length of 395mm, a width of 120mm and a thickness of 38mm.
