Corsair ml 120mm

[Vulkan]

Are theses fans any good for pulling /pushing air through radiators or will I need static pressure . Cheers

[Sapph]

Yes, they are great. I have 2x ML120 Red LED on my NZXT Kraken X52, 1x on rear slot of the case and 2x ML140 in front of case.

[Vulkan]

good to know man, funnily enough im planning to get that exact aio but still undecided. how does it compare to corsairs water coolers?

[tacoshy]

Depends on the radiator thickness. If you got a thin radiator there is no advatage in push pull, if you have thick one, I would go for a higher static preasure ad with the HD, LL or SP versions.

Originally posted by LukeFragsOut:

good to know man, funnily enough im planning to get that exact aio but still undecided. how does it compare to corsairs water coolers?

Pretty much the same. NZXT tends to be 1-2C better in high TDP scenario despite the X72 where the Corsair H150 tend to be slightly better.

[Sapph]

Originally posted by LukeFragsOut:

good to know man, funnily enough im planning to get that exact aio but still undecided. how does it compare to corsairs water coolers?

I have had the H100i V2 previously, and compared to it, X52 is quieter and performs a few Celcius better.

[Vulkan]

I would have them either pushing or pulling not a push pull config just to clear that up 😋 think I'm going to get ahead and kit myrig out in 120 ml RGB. Cheers

[tacoshy]

Even though it more expensive then 2 single fans, get a double pack or you pay more in the end for the required Lightning Node or commander Pro.

[tacoshy]

Originally posted by Sapph:

Originally posted by LukeFragsOut:

good to know man, funnily enough im planning to get that exact aio but still undecided. how does it compare to corsairs water coolers?

I have had the H100i V2 previously, and compared to it, X52 is quieter and performs a few Celcius better.

Strange, did you use the stock fans? I think the NZXT Aer fans are really bad and loud.

Bit could be measuring errors/tollerance on either of us I guess.

[Monk]

Corsair just launched a new aio of platinum version of their 240 and 280mm aios, seems to have a new pump design and much better rgb than their previous ones, even comes with a pair of rgb fans, and doesn't seem to cost much more.

Most aio's are all made by asetek due to the patents they hold basically creating a monopoly on the system, so th e main differences will be down to the pumps generation and the fans fitted to it.

With that said back on topic, the ml fans should do fine, aio's are all so thin there's no issue fitting non static pressure fans, the only time this may change is if you mount them behi d a very restrictive panel.

[Sapph]

Originally posted by tacoshy:

Originally posted by Sapph:

I have had the H100i V2 previously, and compared to it, X52 is quieter and performs a few Celcius better.

Strange, did you use the stock fans? I think the NZXT Aer fans are really bad and loud.

Bit could be measuring errors/tollerance on either of us I guess.

Both were used with Corsair ML. Running with fan curve so that they run ~900RPM at ~35C.
CPU used was i5 6600K @ 4.2Ghz 1.275V.

[Monk]

Originally posted by tacoshy:

Originally posted by Sapph:

I have had the H100i V2 previously, and compared to it, X52 is quieter and performs a few Celcius better.

Strange, did you use the stock fans? I think the NZXT Aer fans are really bad and loud.

Bit could be measuring errors/tollerance on either of us I guess.

Odd, I used the corsair h80, h100i and now the h150i and I've got to say I've been impressed by all 3 with just how quiet the fans are, the newest is now in my new 9900k and seems to be keeping it cool and near silent, which is nice as its an htpc half the time.

[Vulkan]

Monk mind sending me a link ?

[Monk]

Here ya go, https://www.corsair.com/uk/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Dual-Radiator-Liquid-Coolers/Hydro-Series™-RGB-Platinum/p/CW-9060039-WW there's a few reviews about for it, not watched any yet, only spotted it last night and was annoyed there isn't a 360mm variant as I'd likely return the h150i I bought for it, saving me a hundred bucks on new fans lol

[Vulkan]

nice one mate, ill be sure to check them out as i do rate corsair stuff highly.

im pretty much sold on it tbh athough i will hold off intill i read reviews but it looks very promising as it kills two birds with one stone as i wont have to buy the ML fans separately. thanking you dude.

[Monk]

Yeah just watched oc3d tv's review, seems its using coolit not asetek, so has a new pump, bigger coldplate and full fat off the shelf ml120 rgb fans that can go to a full 2400rpm, all for a fiver more than the old version.... Going to be honest, I'm a little annoyed there isn't a 360mm version as I'll be paying out over £100 for new fans and a commander Pro to fit on my h150i in the next few weeks, dammit lol.