Conclusion
CRYORIG R1 Universal is well designed cooler which offers everything you may need looking for the highest performing air solution for your processor. It performs great and at the same time runs quiet so we don’t have to sacrifice one or another.
CRYORIG R1 Universal is designed to work with all motherboards and even the tallest RAM modules. It actually works with every motherboard and RAM we had a chance to test. In case if you aren’t sure about your motherboard, CRYORIG lets you to check cooler size using simple compatibility tester which you can make on your own ( info on the product page ).
If we wish different color scheme then we can use CUSTOMOD which is cover kit available in various colors. Price is about $7 so can be cheaper than trying to paint covers on your own.
There are no issues with availability of CRYORIG R1 Universal but it’s not so cheap. Price is around $90 but if you compare it to any AIO water cooling then it’s quite reasonable
Pros:
- Great performance
- Great design
- Works with tall RAM modules
- Quiet work
- Available additional covers – CUSTOMOD
Cons:
- None worth to mention
Final words:
If you are not a fan of water cooling but wish to have great performing cooler for your processor then CRYORIG R1 Universal is a cooler for you. It’s performing great, runs quiet and works with probably every available desktop motherboard and RAM. Simply the best air cooler we had a chance to test so far!