Valkyrie might be a relatively new name in the AIO cooling space, but they’ve quickly made a name for themselves in the Chinese market, mainly thanks to a mix of solid performance and very attractive pricing. I’ve been curious about their coolers for some time now, and we finally got our hands on two of them: the Valkyrie A240 and A360.
Both of these are entry-level models that have been around for a while, and at just RM 209 for the A240 and RM 279 for the A360, they’re extremely affordable. But the real question is, can they keep up in 2025’s demanding CPU landscape? Let’s find out.
Unboxing Experience
Packaging-wise, both AIOs come in a pretty standard box. Nothing fancy here, but it gets the job done. Inside, you’ll find the AIO unit itself, a quick installation guide, ARGB and fan extension cables, a mounting kit for AMD platforms, a set of screws, and even a small tube of thermal paste.
What really impressed me is how much effort Valkyrie put into making the installation process easier. The fans are pre-installed, thermal paste is pre-applied on the cold plate, and the pump unit comes with the Intel mounting bracket pre-installed. These small touches save a lot of time during setup, which is something many budget coolers don’t offer.
Another interesting detail is that the pump unit is designed and manufactured in-house by Valkyrie. The top cover can be rotated 360°, so you can easily align the logo regardless of your socket orientation. The fans also come ready with daisy chain cables, which is always nice for clean build enthusiasts who want to keep cables as tidy as possible.
Test Setup
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| Motherboard | MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
| Memory | KLEVV CRAS V RGB DDR5 |
| Graphics Card | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Power Supply | Cooler Master M2000 |
| Primary Storage | PNY XLR8 CS3040 2TB |
| Secondary Storage | PNY LX2030 2TB |
| CPU Cooler | ASUS ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB / DeepCool LS720 / Valkyrie A360 / Valkyrie A240 |
| Chassis | Streacom Open Benchtable BC1 V2 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 24H2 |
Hands-On Test
We put both the A240 and A360 to the test using the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, locked at a 250W power limit to stress the coolers. Testing was done in a room with an ambient temperature of 30°C and moderate airflow to simulate real-world conditions of an average user here in Malaysia.
Starting with the A360, it exceeded our expectations completely. It performed almost on par with our best cooler, the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ION 360, and even outperformed both the ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB and DeepCool LS720, two of our go-to coolers for builds and reviews.
Now here’s the real surprise: the A240. Although it’s only a 240mm radiator, it managed to outperform the Ryuo III 360 ARGB and LS720 in our tests. That’s a massive win for a cooler that costs a fraction of the price.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, both the Valkyrie A240 and A360 impressed me. These aren’t just decent performers for their price. They are legitimately competitive against some of the best coolers we’ve used, even ones that cost two or three times more. Other than the typo on the installation guide, the rest of the things about these coolers are pretty impressive overall.
The A360, in particular, holds its ground against the top-tier MasterLiquid ION 360. Meanwhile, the A240 manages to go toe-to-toe with popular 360mm AIOs, and that’s no small feat. For RM 209 and RM 27,9 respectively, they’re offering serious value here.
Add in the 3-year local warranty, and it’s clear Valkyrie is shaking things up. If they can keep this up, I’m really looking forward to what else they’ll bring to the local AIO market. It will be interesting to see how the bigger names respond to this kind of aggressive pricing and performance.
If you’re building a high-performance rig on a tighter budget, the Valkyrie A240 and A360 are definitely worth considering.
