Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror ARGB Close-Loop AIO CPU Liquid Cooler, Mirror ARGB Pump, 280 Radiator, Dual SickleFlow 140mm, 3rd Gen Dual Chamber Pump for AMD Ryzen/Intel LGA1200/1151

The first thing you need to do is avoid purchasing this cooler if you have an AMD board. This cooler uses the worst mounting method you can imagine. It was hard to get it on, almost breaking it a few times, and we only succeeded by lifting it back off the CPU and shifting it over after it was already applied. I do not believe that even after smearing the thermal paste again I would be able to apply the cooler without smearing it Having only a fan header as a connection to the motherboard, this device has no direct connection to the motherboard. As with every other top-ranked company I haven't seen a cooler like this at the end of a computer system. Simply put DO NOT GET INVOLVED.

Kyro Hicks

| Dec 27, 2020

What a disaster! The quality and customer service were poor. After I removed it from the box, I discovered that I COULD NOT mount the fans it came with! There was a complete bend in the radiator! There was nothing wrong with the box and it was mint, but the radiator had been bent on the There is no way that sort of damage could have occurred during transit without significant damage to the packaging (but there was absolutely no damage to it). It looks really nice, I love the RGB setup and how well it fits in my case. I got a replacement from Amazon and this one mounted fine. I noticed that there was a particle or hair If you turn the RGB on, you can see this clearly. As a result, I had to contact Cooler Master directly to ask for service, a replacement part, etc. It has taken longer due to Cvid after 2 weeks, as I have only been notified via email. My last contact with them has been an automated email message, and it has been two weeks since I heard from them. My return was cancelled and I bought another item (Lian Li Galahad 360, with no problems at all). It was just unfortunate that my radiator was bent, but after seeing the hair and not getting a response from their customer service, I had no choice but to return the second component and NEVER buy cooler master products.

Claire Powers

| Aug 18, 2020

The CPU I recently purchased is a 10850K and I wish to run all 10 cores at at least 3. 5GHz. A 28-core CPU. The cooler I have allowed me to use for gaming allows me to run that easily. Prior to this I owned a Cooler Master GTS V8, which is a large tower cooler. As of right now, when all was overclocked during benchmarks, I was getting temperatures around 88C with the air cooler I have installed. My ML360 runs at about 75C with all 10 cores on automatic fan settings when all ten cores are maxed out. You can get cooler numbers by pushing the fan to more extreme settings, but this increases fan noise.

When I play normal activities like Marvel's Avengers, Apex Legends or Call of Duty Warzone, my CPU doesn't get much above 55C. It's a good idea to upgrade to this cooler if you're on an air In addition, if you purchase a modern CPU like I did, do not make the same mistake I did, holding onto your 2013 air tower cooler as hope that it will keep these new CPUs cool, as that won't work. Another installation tip When you have the pump installed on your motherboard, make sure you connect the pump's motherboard cable into the "pump_fan" on your BIOS, and connect the fans connected to your radiator to.

Cassius Charles

| Sep 09, 2020

PC PartPicker neither lists them nor lists them anywhere, CM's own website does not have them listed anywhere. Among all of the CoolerMaster AIO pumps, this is probably my favorite style This design is something I hope will gradually become available rather than being rolled out all at once. The aesthetics of this AIO pump might actually be my favorite aesthetic of all time. It has minimal branding, an infinity mirror with decent implementation, and very well diffused ARGB lighting without any weird pinholes Output (for the record, 5v ARGB, 4-in The pins are arranged in three slots). Currently, the MYSTIC LIGHT and ASUS' Aura Sync integration works well with the product. The mounting is perfect, I would even say easy (it helps getting the mounting standoffs to fit in the motherboard backplate thanks to the very strong adhesive). There is one problem, though the instructions are so I believe I know how to put these on, but I tried to follow the instructions at first and got pretty confused. Although you can do it, it isn't the most beginner-friendly A friendly person. As a sidebar In my experience, the instructions for most CoolerMaster products are confusing and often poorly written Assembly parts are overengineered and poorly designed. Noctua, for example, stands in contrast to this. It's not that I dislike CoolerMaster products, but I love them all. The products they sell almost always offer good quality and features for the price that they charge. I don't know, but can we get better instructions? However, there is not much else to add. There's nothing special about the stock fans, but the mounts are well-damped. Those at the end of the list). When running at 1400 RPM, the pump is quite silent, but at its maximum speed of 2500 RPM it is even more silent In addition to the drone (again, nothing unusual), it has a significant growling sound. There was no high-quality product that I could discern from it That's good that you're not hearing any pitch noises at any RPM. As a result of the high-pressure environment The RPM noise was in the middle of the range An upper bass hum is the only sound you'll hear at low RPMs, and at high RPMs the only sound is a light ticking. To hear the ticking, you have to turn all the fans off.

Glad you like it. It would be helpful if you continued to use this style.

Sutton BEVAN

| Apr 17, 2021

My cooler was bought from Amazon over three months ago as part of an AMD Ryzen 9 3950 purchase. Having a third head to put on the radiator would have been nice, since it was installed easily. I like how quiet the fans are and how much air they move. No matter what I ran on it, it kept my CPU temperature below 80C. I turned off the colored lights and mirror, along with the fancy RGB lights. Because I stare at my monitor, not my case, I was not concerned about the appearance of a cooler that worked great. For months, nothing went wrong with the pump. Then, last week, the pump began making this horrible grinding noise. The only thing I can do now is begin looking for a replacement before it dies completely. I consider this cooler a horrible value at the price it is listed on Amazon. For each month that is used properly, it comes to over $50 US. Don't let them catch you! Stay away!.

Eugene Navarro

| Nov 08, 2020