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Slant community chat on Discourse| 3 Recommended Products | Recommendations | Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Cooler Master Nepton 240M· · · | 3 | 0 | $129.99 | Jun 27, 2016 |
| #2 Corsair Hydro Series Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler H100i· · · | 3 | 0 | $168.99 | Jun 27, 2016 |
| #3 Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate· · · | 1 | 1 | $119.72 | Jun 27, 2016 |
Pro Large low noise fans
The fans used are of the Silencio series, which are for creating high air pressure with low fan noise. This allows a lot of airflow to cool the liquid while also staying close to silent.
Pro Good CPU compatibility
Most CPUs are compatible with this device including Intel's and AMD's more popular chip sockets such as 1150 and AM3+.
Pro Sleek look
There is an included LED light with the Cooler Master logo on the front of the heatsink, which adds to the look of the inside of ones case, for those that go for that kind of thing.
Con Troublesome mounting
The way the fans are designed, mounting can be difficult as the screw that fastens to the case needs to go through the pump body and then to a threaded hole on the mounting bracket. This can be difficult to line up correctly, especially in a tight space where visibility and room is at a premium.
Con Always a potential for leaks
While this is a closed loop cooling system meant to be leak free, having something that pumps water inside of a very expensive electronic device can be a risk to be considered. While air cooling will never allow one to reach the low temps this water cooled system can, if it does leak there can be...
Pro Easily controlled from the desktop
There is an included USB connection that attaches to the motherboard which allows for a Corsair program to control it on the users desktop. The software will allow for fan speed settings as well as temperature settings and monitoring.
Pro Works with most CPUs
The design of the mounting bracket allows for mounting with AMD and Intel CPUs. This way no matter what type of system being used or being switched to, the cooler will work with them making for good longevity of the device.
Con May not fit in all builds
This is a large device with large cooling cables, it is best to find out in advance if this cooler will fit in ones case with the motherboard they are using.
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Con Using a large case, tubing may not be long enough
While the included fans are quite large, this may translate to the user that they need a large case. This is where you may run into trouble as a really large case may not allow for the tubing for the cooling to actually reach the CPU. So measuring is always key in figuring out if this cooling syst...
Con Large radiator
Having a 360mm radiator seems to be quite overkill for a CPU, and it also reduces case compatibility.
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