Asus cleans up AIO coolers with hidden cables

ASUS made a cooler with fewer wires because cable management is painful. They showed the ROG Strix LC IV all-in-one liquid CPU coolers this year. The big deal is a built-in module on the pump unit. It hooks up to certain ASUS motherboards with one plug. That single connection runs the pump, the lights, and a small screen. This cuts down the usual rat's nest of cables. They also hid the fan speed wires inside the tube sleeve. That gets rid of more clutter. The whole point is a cleaner build, not a huge performance leap. There are three 360 millimeter versions. One has a 5-inch square screen. Another has that screen but with shorter tubes for tight roof mounts. A third model skips the screen for a basic light-up logo. All come with fans that have edge lighting, in black or white. They fit the latest Intel and AMD sockets. That fancy one-plug trick only works fully with specific ASUS boards. They throw in a regular cable for other motherboards. It is basically for people who want a sleek look without the wiring nightmare.