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Black 280 mm radiator with two 140 mm fans and square pump block

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GP-AORUS WATERFORCE 280 liquid cooler

SKU CH-JQMP-1SPET MPN GP-AORUS WATERFORCE 280

A 280 mm liquid cooler with dual 140 mm graphene-lubricated fans running 950 to 2500 RPM at 17.1 to 44.4 dBA for Intel and AMD sockets

  • Radiator size312 × 140 × 27 mm
  • Fan size2 Fan Slots (140 mm)
  • Compatible socketsIntel LGA 2066 / 2011 / 1700 / 1366 / 1200 / 115x AMD AM4 /
  • Pump dimensions82 × 82 × 74 mm
  • Radiator materialAluminum
  • Fan dimensions140 × 140 × 25 mm

Fan Size 2 Fan Slots (140mm)

Model 280mm AIO

  • Broad socket support covers Intel LGA 1700, 1200, 2066 and AMD AM4, TR4
  • 280 mm aluminum radiator with dual 140 mm fans for high heat dissipation
  • Graphene nano lubricant bearings reduce friction for longer fan life
  • Quiet operation from 17.1 dBA at low speed up to 44.4 dBA at full load
  • Pump block measures 82 x 82 x 74 mm for compact case fit

AORUS WATERFORCE 280 liquid cooler

The GIGABYTE GP-AORUS WATERFORCE 280 is a 280 mm all-in-one liquid cooler built for modern desktop processors. It uses an aluminium radiator measuring 312.00 x 140.00 x 27.00 mm paired with two 140 mm fans. The pump block measures 82.00 x 82.00 x 74.00 mm and supports a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets. It arrives in a black finish and is supplied new.

Socket compatibility and radiator fit

This cooler suits builders installing on Intel LGA 1700, 1200, 115x, 2011, 2066 or AMD AM4, TR4 and sTRX4 platforms. It is not for systems that lack clearance for a 312 mm long radiator or for motherboards using sockets outside the listed range. Buyers needing a different radiator length or an unsupported mounting pattern must choose another solution.

140 mm fan speed range

The two included fans spin between 950 and 2500 RPM with a tolerance of +/-10 percent and produce 17.1 to 44.4 dBA of noise. This range determines the thermal headroom and acoustic profile available for the installed CPU.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGP-AORUS WATERFORCE 280
Product typeLiquid Cooling System
Product colorBlack
Performance
Fan speed950 to 2,500 RPM +/-10%
Size & build
Radiator size312 × 140 × 27 mm
Fan size2 Fan Slots (140 mm)
Pump dimensions82 × 82 × 74 mm
Radiator materialAluminum
Fan dimensions140 × 140 × 25 mm
Bearing designGraphene Nano Lubricant
Shipping weight2.60 kg
Package size381 × 239 × 173 mm
Compatibility
Compatible socketsIntel LGA 2066 / 2011 / 1700 / 1366 / 1200 / 115x
AMD AM4 / TR4 / sTRX4
Environment & compliance
Fan noise level17.1 to 44.4 dBA

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Questions about this item

How do I mount the pump on an Intel LGA 1700 socket, and what step is often missed?

Use the supplied LGA 1700 bracket, align the pump's 82.00 x 82.00 mm base, and tighten the four screws in a diagonal pattern; the step often missed is removing the protective film from the cold-plate before seating it.

Which part of the GP-AORUS WATERFORCE 280 will need replacement first, and when?

The two 140 mm fans use Graphene Nano Lubricant bearings rated for long life; under typical loads they rarely need replacement before the pump, so plan on inspecting fan dust build-up every six months instead.

At what fan speed does the radiator hit its thermal limit during a sustained load?

The fans spin between 950 and 2500 RPM; at the top speed the 312.00 x 140.00 x 27.00 mm aluminum radiator reaches its dissipation ceiling, so coolant temperature stabilises rather than dropping further.

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