Summary and conclusion
The Core 1 LT is a more affordable alternative to the Core 1 and therefore stands out in the segment of entry-level water blocks. The Core 1 LT Aurora acrylic is available for 80 euros and for all RGB haters there is even a black version for 5 euros less, whereby the upper part of this block is made of brass.
The name “LT” fits as a slightly slimmed-down version. The base plate and nozzle plate that make the Core 1 family special have remained and only the surrounding components have been simplified and reduced in price. For 40 euros less, you get 1 K worse cooling performance than the large Core 1, which looks like a great value.
Competitor products such as Watercool Heatkiller IV or Alphacool cuplex kryos NEXT are in a similar price range at around 80 euros, but here you have to buy the performance-relevant heavy backplate first, whereas the Core 1 LT already comes with the Alphacool Apex backplate and you also get RGB lighting. The RGB lighting itself on the Aurora Acryl is good, individual light points are not visible, but the play of colors is not particularly bright or spectacular either.
However, the minor quality problems must still be addressed. In my experience, it is unfortunately not uncommon for an Alphacool acrylic block to be slightly scratched on the inside. The threads that need breaking in and the small crack in 1 of 2 test samples also leave a slightly bland aftertaste. Whether you have to or can accept this at this price is up to the reader. Finally, the incompatibility with the Alphacool AM5 Performance Kit seems like a missed opportunity.
The Alphacool Core 1 LT Aurora Acryl is a good water block at an aggressive price. In terms of value for money, the LT variant is therefore a real recommendation and, if you don’t necessarily need RGB lighting, you can choose the Core 1 LT Black as an alternative – with a brass construction and hopefully without the risk of cracking.
Alphacool Core 1 LT Aurora, Acryl/Nickel (13886)
Lieferzeit 3-5 Werktage | 78,89 €*Stand: 27.09.24 11:00 | |
1-3 Werktage | 78,90 €*Stand: 27.09.24 11:11 | |
lagernd: 250+ | 79,18 €*Stand: 27.09.24 11:10 |
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