ASTRA LZ360 ARGB BK Review Shows a 360mm AIO Built for Cooling and Customization

The ASTRA LZ360 ARGB BK is a 360mm all in one liquid cooler that tries to stand out in a market already full of RGB lighting and display equipped CPU coolers. Its main difference is not only the display on the CPU block, but also the matrix displays built into the radiator fans. That gives the cooler a stronger visual identity than many AIOs that rely only on a pump screen or standard ARGB lighting.

XASTRA is still a newer name in the cooling space, but the ASTRA LZ360 ARGB BK shows that the company is aiming directly at enthusiast PC builders. The cooler supports major modern platforms, including AMD AM4 and AM5, as well as Intel LGA 115X, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, and LGA 1851. The box includes the needed brackets, screws, RGB hub, and mounting hardware, with accessories separated into smaller boxes for easier setup.

Installation appears straightforward, especially on AM4. The fans come pre installed on the radiator, which saves time for most builds. However, replacing those fans with another set would take extra work. The included RGB hub also helps with cable management, since it can connect several fans and centralize control through one interface.

Cooling performance is strong, while noise depends on fan speed

In testing with a Ryzen 7 1700X running at 3.5 GHz and 1.3V, the ASTRA LZ360 ARGB BK delivered a clear improvement over an older MSI Core Frozr L air cooler. The air cooler pushed the hottest CPU core to around 69 degrees Celsius under OCCT stress testing, while the ASTRA cooler kept the hottest core near 58 degrees Celsius. That is a drop of roughly 11 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Idle temperatures stayed around 35 to 37 degrees Celsius. The result is solid, although a more modern high core count CPU would give a clearer view of how the cooler handles heavier current generation loads.

Noise levels are reasonable at moderate speeds. At 50 to 60 percent fan speed, the system stayed almost silent. At 65 percent, the fans ran around 1500 RPM. At full speed, they reached roughly 2200 RPM and became clearly audible. That means most builders should avoid 100 percent fan speed unless they are testing overclocks or dealing with very demanding thermal loads.

The matrix display design gives the cooler its strongest identity

The most interesting part of the ASTRA LZ360 ARGB BK is its visual design. The CPU block includes a matrix display, and the radiator fans have their own side mounted matrix displays as well. The fans also include RGB halo rings, giving the cooler several layers of customization inside a build.

Customization is handled through Xastra Matrix software. The software can control the CPU block, fan displays, RGB lighting, and fan curves from one place. It includes presets for hardware monitoring and animations, along with display rotation options. That rotation feature is useful because fan and pump orientation can vary depending on the case layout.

The software also supports motherboard sync for ARGB lighting, which helps the cooler blend into builds using other RGB components. Custom image and GIF support would have made the package even stronger, but the animation tools still give users room to create their own matrix style visuals.

The ASTRA LZ360 ARGB BK is not only about looks. It cools well, runs quietly at sensible fan speeds, supports many platforms, and offers easy software based control. Its main drawback is that it can become loud at maximum fan speed, but that should not be necessary for normal use.

For high end PC builders who want a cooler that performs well and looks different from the usual AIO design, the ASTRA LZ360 ARGB BK is a strong option. Its matrix displays make it feel more distinctive, while its thermal performance gives it enough substance beyond the visual appeal.