Zalman Alpha 2 DS 240 liquid cooler 320W TDP 2.73" LCD Black

240 mm AIO for high-TDP CPUs

The Zalman Alpha 2 DS 240 is a new all-in-one liquid cooler built for gaming PCs and professional workstations running demanding processors. It supports Intel LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA1851 and AMD AM4, AM5 sockets with a pure copper cold plate for efficient heat transfer. A 2.73 inch customizable LCD on the pump head shows real-time CPU temperature. Two PWM ARGB fans provide adjustable airflow and lighting.

Sustained cooling with 320 W TDP headroom

The 240 mm radiator is rated to dissipate up to 320 W TDP, giving headroom for modern high-performance CPUs under prolonged workloads. PWM control lets the fans spin down for quiet idle operation and ramp up only when thermal load increases. The high-efficiency pump maintains consistent coolant flow during extended gaming or rendering sessions. This steady-state capacity keeps temperatures stable without constant fan speed spikes.

Upgrade path from air coolers or smaller AIOs

Builders moving up from stock air coolers or 120 mm liquid loops gain the thermal mass needed for 320 W class processors. The jump is worthwhile when sustained multi-core boost clocks are limited by temperature rather than power limits. Systems already running a 240 mm or 360 mm AIO with similar TDP rating will see minimal difference. Compatibility covers current mainstream Intel and AMD desktop platforms without requiring a new mounting kit.