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Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 V3

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Aqua Elite 240 V3

Released July 2023.1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026The page record in the WordPress REST API is dated 2023-07-17. The page was last modified 2026-09-10. Thermalright issued no press release that could be read. Last checked 14 October 2026.

Cooler type
AIO liquid
Fans
2
Rated TDP
Not available
CPU sockets
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2066, LGA2011

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General

Series
Aqua Elite1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026
Model numbers
Not available
GTIN / EAN
0814256016339, 08142560163535Retailer pageparadigit.ie/thermalright-aqua-elite-240-argb-v3-black/21885378/productRead 14 October 2026Product number manufacturer 814256016339 for the black edition. A search listing at cclonline.com carries the same code in its URL. Amazon.com lists UPC 755225218449 for its AE240 V3 listing, which is not stored because the listing does not name a colour.6Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/thermalright-aqua-elite-240-v3-white-argb-aio-liquid-coolerRead 14 October 2026The product data lists barcode 0814256016353 for the white edition.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026The page is live. Amazon.com showed the model in stock on the access date.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White4Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-white-v3Read 14 October 2026The white edition has its own page named Aqua Elite 240 WHITE V3.
Cooler type
AIO liquid1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026
Air cooler layout
Not available
Rated TDP (claimed)
Not available
Base material
Copper7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00627311.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Material(s) Copper and Aluminum, with the maker stating an aluminium radiator. The cold plate is read as the copper part. The maker's page does not name the cold plate material. Tom's Hardware lists a copper base for the Aqua Elite 360 White V3, which uses the same 62 x 62 x 53 mm pump block.
Thermal paste
Included3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Components page, item M: Thermal Compound X1, a loose tube. The manual says to apply the compound on the CPU IHS before fitting the block.

Compatibility

CPU sockets
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2066, LGA20111Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Page header: Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5. LGA115X is written as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156. LGA2011 and LGA2066 are not in the page header. They come from the maker's installation guide, which has an INTEL LGA20XX page with a 2011 mounting hole, and from LDLC, which lists Intel 2011, 2011-v3 and 2066 for this model. LGA2011-3 and LGA1366 are not stored.3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installation pages for Intel LGA115X/1200, LGA1700, LGA20XX and AMD AM4 (AM5 follows the AM4 steps). The manual is from August 2023 and has no LGA1851 page.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00627311.htmlRead 14 October 2026Processor support: Intel 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, 2011-v3, 2066 and AMD AM4, AM5. Only the sockets the maker names are stored.
RAM height clearance
Not available
Offset mounting
Not available

Heatsink

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Heat pipes
Not available
Heat pipe diameter
Not available
Direct-contact heat pipes
Not available

Liquid cooling

Radiator size
240mm1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026The product is a 240 mm class radiator with two 120 mm fans. The page names the radiator material and no size.
Radiator dimensions
Length276Width120Thickness27mm(10.9 × 4.7 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagethermalright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AE-V3-240.jpgRead 14 October 2026Blueprint Dimension drawing on the maker page: radiator 120.0 +/-1.0 mm wide, 276.0 +/-1.0 mm long and 27.0 +/-0.5 mm thick, without fans. LDLC lists the same 276 x 120 x 27 mm and 52 mm with a fan. Amazon.com's description says 277 x 120 x 27 mm.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00627311.htmlRead 14 October 2026Dimensions without fan: 276 x 120 x 27 mm. With fan: 52 mm high.
Radiator material
Aluminium1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Specification table: Radiator Aluminum.
Tube length
400mm2Maker product pagethermalright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AE-V3-240.jpgRead 14 October 2026Blueprint drawing: tube 400 +/-10 mm. LDLC and Amazon.com also say 400 mm.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00627311.htmlRead 14 October 2026Main features: hose length 400 mm.
Max pump speed
2,800rpm1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Pump Rated Speed: 2800 RPM +/-10% (MAX). Amazon.com's description also says 2800 RPM +/-10%. Several retailer copies of an older text say 3300 RPM, so the maker's current page wins.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CCNS5NZ9Read 14 October 2026Description: pump speed 2800 RPM +/-10%. The listing's item weight of 100 g is not the weight of the cooler and is not stored.
Pump power connector
4-pin PWM fan header1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Specification table: Connector 4 PIN PWM.3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Waterblock/Fan Guide: connect the pump power cable to the motherboard WATER PUMP or CPU_OPT socket. The fans connect to the FAN HUB, which connects to the CPU FAN socket. The product page names the pump connector as 4 PIN PWM.
VRM fan
Not available

Fans

Included fans
ModelSize (mm)FansMax speed (rpm)Airflow (CFM)Static pressure (mmH₂O)Noise (claimed) (dB(A))BearingConnector
TL-C12B-S V212021,50066.171.5325.6Fluid dynamic (FDB)4-pin PWM
Source1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026TL-C12B-S V2 specification: 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 135 g, rated speed 1500 RPM +/-10% (MAX), noise 25.6 dBA (MAX), air flow 66.17 CFM (MAX), air pressure 1.53 mm H2O (MAX), 4 PIN PWM connector, S-FDB bearing. S-FDB is stored as fluid dynamic. The page does not state the fan count. The count of 2 comes from the manual. No minimum speed is published.3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Components page, item A: Fan 240X2, 280X2, 360X3. The 240 mm model has 2 fans.
Fans
2

Display and lighting

RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Specification table lists an ARGB Connector of 3 PIN 5V for the pump block, and the fan specification lists the same connector. The block has an RGB ring and the fans have RGB lighting in the product photos.
Lighting standard
ARGB 5 V1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026ARGB Connector: 3 PIN 5V.
Built-in screen
None1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026The page lists a pump block, a radiator and fans only. No screen is mentioned.
Screen size
Not available
Screen resolution
Not available
Software
Not available
Needs a USB header
No3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Waterblock/Fan Guide shows only the pump cable, the fan hub and a 3-pin ARGB cable. No USB connection is shown.

Measured

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Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5
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Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851
Not available
Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)
Not available
Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)
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Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)
Not available
Thermal tests (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Not available
Heatsink dimensions
Not available
Weight
Not available
Heatsink weight
Not available

In the box

In the box
Fan x2, INTEL Bracket x2, INTEL 115X/1700 Backplate x1, AMD AM4/AM5 Bracket x2, LGA115X/LGA17XX Screws x4, Plastic Spacer x4, 115X Standoffs x4, 17XX Standoffs x4, LGA20XX Screw x4, INTEL nuts x4, Fan mounting screw x8, Radiator mounting screw x8, Thermal Compound x1, FAN HUB x1, AM4/AM5 Screw x4, AM4/AM5 Standoffs x43Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Components page, items A to P, copied as printed. The page covers the 240, 280 and 360 mm models. Counts are those for the 240 mm model (fan 240X2, fan mounting screw 240X8, radiator mounting screw 240X8, fan hub 240X1). The radiator and pump block are not in the parts list.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Specification table: Warranty 3 Years, with no market named. Some retailers state 5 years and LDLC states a 2 year seller warranty.

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0814256016353White

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