Lian Li Galahad 2 Trinity SL-INF all in one cooler review

Here's my review of the Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 240 SL Inf all-in-one CPU cooler. In this video I'm talking about the highlights and features of the Galahad 2 Trinity and the various ways that Lian Li has upgraded the cooler as well as showing the options for installing it and the different looks you can get with the swappable pump covers.

Specs of this build:
CPU - Intel Core i5-13600K
RAM - Crucial Pro 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-5600

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Lian Li ARGB Cable accessories kit:

The Trinity Coolers have three different cover options:
Dazzle Mode offers a completely diffused surface for both the outer and inner ring.
Sink Hole replaces the inner part with an infinity mirror.
Duo-Infinity is an aluminum outer ring with a double infinity mirror inner rings and a Lian Li logo at the center.

But under the hood a number of things have been upgraded to improve performance:
- The skived fins on the copper plate have been upgraded and improved to prevent build up of gunk and enhanced cooling
- The copper plate seal has been upgraded to improve coolant flow through the system
- The tubes have been widened
- The radiator is designed with 45-degree rotary fittings to make the routing of the tubes and installation easier.

My main focus in this video though is the Infinity model because it's better looking and suits my build.
Specs of the Galahad 2 Trinity SL-Inf include:
Pump Speed 3200 RPM
Radiator fins Single wave
Radiator Size 277.5 x 119.2 x 27mm
Included pump block caps Dazzle Mode, Sink Hole, Duo-Infinity
Fan Size 120 x 120 x 25mm
Fan Speed 2100 RPM (Max.)
Static Pressure 2.66 mmH2O (Max.)
Airflow 61.3 CFM (Max.)
Acoustic Noise 29 dB(A)
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Compatible CPU Sockets Intel: LGA 1700 / 1200 / 115x
AMD: AM5 / AM4 Warranty
5 years warranty

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Specs of this build:
CPU - Intel Core i5-13600K
RAM - Crucial Pro 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-5600
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[sethblue]

I don't mind applying my own paste. I feel a lot of us take off the factory stuff anyways and apply better paste. I'm going to pull the trigger on a new Infinity Galahad. I saw another review and the thermals on this were outstanding.

[csn]

please do a comparison test with the Galahad and the kraken elite 🥺🥺tysm

[BrixSquad]

Does this mean in your current build you have 3-pack Lian Li fan controller and the “original” AIO fan controller?

[PrincessZoey]

So pretty 🤩 I’m a new “fan” of Lian li ❤️ the uni fan design / happy to see it in different applications

[curcapsicum]

If I wanted to get this cooler and 4 additional UNI fans, would I be able to use ALL the rgb via the splitter box that comes with the cooler? Or would I need the splitter box that comes with the 3-pack?

[CH-ship]

Are you able to connect the aio into the triple pack controller?

[popoetic]

So would the controller with the normal infinity 3 pack be better to hook up the aio and the fans?

[Zclap]

im so glad you can plug the ARGB into the controller, im building my brother a computer for christmas out of my old stuff and the ARGB header on the motherboard only has 1 pin left 😂

[Jakedotcom]

How would this do cooling the i7 13700kf??

[mdixonaz]

I have been considering the SL Infinity fans and thought I might as well replace my AIO for one that has the same limited wiring fans. While looking at the document for the Galahad II SL INF the hub that comes with it "is not compatible with the 3-pack, only the single fans." Can you provide more detail on how you got, what appears to be, multiple triple packs connected with the AIO?

[MrVoayer]

Excellent product ! Excellent video ! For a number o reasons !

[ItzCroix]

Are the triple pack fans connections that come with a connector different from this connector?

[SaG]

Before I start my rant: Are you using L-Connect and would you recommend it? I'm kinda reluctant to sync up with my board, since that would mean letting Mystic Light back onto my PC. But my Fractal-case does have a simple RGB-controller built in, so I'm thinking about using that instead of any sort of RGB-suite. All the ones I tried (including OpenRGB) were, more or less, buggy messes.
Re those paste-stickers: Why would you ever want to use those things? Seems like another step of fiddling around during an installation process that's fiddly enough, as it is.

When I swapped my CPU a few weeks ago, I had to lift the waterblock back up and re-install/re-grease after initially installing it, so I did get to see what the X-pattern I used for my paste had turned into with the block tightened down. I was a bit surprised, actually, that it had resulted in (what looked like) perfect coverage. All I did was lay down a simple X, making sure the two lines forming the X reached out all the way to all four corners of the IHS and that they weren't too thick.
I'm supposed to receive my 360 Trinity (basic version) today and I'm annoyed enough as it is because of all the wiring/cable routing I'll have to do to swap AiOs. I'm *pretty* sure I won't be using that sticker - especially since I'll be using Arctic MX-6 this time, which is supposed to be on the thicker side and relatively hard to spread by hand/spatula.

[serdan]

Hey I know I comment the other day, so I have both controllers from the 3 pack and the cooler which one should I use? Also I’m using the sl inf reverse blades, I followed your guide and plugged in everything and for some reason my rgb pump lights up for a slip second before going off like a flick? What could that mean?

[tahsin]

hello, quick question. So you plugged the rgb of the fans and the pump header into the original controller that comes with the triple pack, so where would you plug the fan power into since the controller uses a flat connector? Would that go into the motherboard?

[doom]

How has reliability been of this AIO so far? still using?? I have heard mixed reviews on pump issues

[Eden-vmsb]

Does this mean you don't need the cpu fan header on the motherboard? As everything goes thru the controllerr/l connect? Sorry if this is a silly question

[epictetus__]

What's the difference between with controller and without controller models? In my country the price difference is significant between them, so I need to know if its justified

[jawnutssun]

can you add additional Infinity fans to the controller included in the AIO or is it not compatible??