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MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror ARGB 280mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler @Newegg (AR) $55

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Model: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler

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12/14/21Newegg$50
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RangerJay
12-29-2021 at 02:22 PM.
12-29-2021 at 02:22 PM.
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Also, many of the reviews mention that the pump makes a loud, annoying buzzing sound. That's a dealkiller to many since half the point of an AIO in this size is to reduce noise; otherwise you're better off buying a Noctua air-cooler since it would probably cool better and definitely be quieter.

Many also complain that it doesn't cool very well.

If you're actually trying to cool a 5800, 5900x or 5950x, you should look to buy a powerful, quiet, well-reviewed, well-supported and popular cpu cooler, preferably something with a 360mm radiator if your case can handle it.
Had it for months on 5800x, no issue no noise at all. Will upgrade to 5900x soon. It replaces my EK-AIO 240, I had very similar temps at about same noise level (no scientific proof). This roughly performs at the level of the best 240s.

You don't even need 280 AIO for a 5900X, let alone 360. I had Arctic LF II 240 on another 5900X build, with PBO Power Limit set to mobo, still well below throttles under Cinebench multicore (75F-ish room temp, Lian Li Lancool II Mesh)

After all 5950x only draws 140w if set to PBO Auto (aka all default). A Noctua D15 can borderline handle that load even with Zen3's sub-optimal heat dissipation.

This isn't top of the line AIO but it also only costs around half of those. With the savings you can just get two Arctic P14s. The pump noise often is associated with pump/rad placement, and I'd take NE average reviewers with a big grain of salt.
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Gidaean
12-29-2021 at 02:42 PM.
12-29-2021 at 02:42 PM.
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Had it for months on 5800x, no issue no noise at all. Will upgrade to 5900x soon. It replaces my EK-AIO 240, I had very similar temps at about same noise level (no scientific proof). This roughly performs at the level of the best 240s.

You don't even need 280 AIO for a 5900X, let alone 360. I had Arctic LF II 240 on another 5900X build, with PBO Power Limit set to mobo, still well below throttles under Cinebench multicore (75F-ish room temp, Lian Li Lancool II Mesh)

After all 5950x only draws 140w if set to PBO Auto (aka all default). A Noctua D15 can borderline handle that load even with Zen3's sub-optimal heat dissipation.

This isn't top of the line AIO but it also only costs around half of those. With the savings you can just get two Arctic P14s. The pump noise often is associated with pump/rad placement, and I'd take NE average reviewers with a big grain of salt.
True about many of those reviews, but I also don't trust many of the clearly fake glowing positive reviews either. Don't get me wrong, I bought a cheap $50 RGB AIO for a kids' PC last year but that is only sporting a little 5600g APU, not a 5900x or 5950x (or the power hungry Intel chips). That's like putting the cheap Walmart Autocenter Tire Special on your brand new BMW (ok, maybe not that bad, but it's quite a mismatch).

That's interesting what you mention. In your opinion, how would you arrange the pump connections and place the radiator to avoid pump noise? I've yet to run into that myself despite having used a handful of water coolers.
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violian
12-29-2021 at 02:58 PM.
12-29-2021 at 02:58 PM.
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Never trust Newegg rebate! I was tricked twice already!

Never had an issue with Newegg MIR. This year, I've submitted about 6 Newegg mail in rebates and have gotten all of them within 2 months.
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MSlick188
12-29-2021 at 03:08 PM.
12-29-2021 at 03:08 PM.
Just installed this about two weeks ago in my pc with an 2600 and at idle I am at 25. I switched from a Hyper 212 and so far I am loving it. Can get a little loud under load but does not bother me.
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Glenpick
12-29-2021 at 03:36 PM.
12-29-2021 at 03:36 PM.
A similar coolermaster aio came in my prebuilt from microcenter and the pump went bad 2x since march 21, got it replaced with a msi and haven't had a problem since
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cnnblike
12-29-2021 at 04:26 PM.
12-29-2021 at 04:26 PM.
Don't think it's crazy to achieve 65 degree for 5950x with 140mm x 2, Especially when you realized it's freaking cold outside. I'm running 5950x with a 280mm aio from Corsair, running just fine and silent
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FuzzMan24096
12-29-2021 at 06:08 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:08 PM.
This is like $82 on Amazon, so okay deal but you have to deal with the rebate.

Fwiw, I'd suggest watching some reviews on the Gamers Nexus YouTube channel and probably not buy this (tldr, this probably isn't terrible, but there are much better options)
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KRT09
12-29-2021 at 06:59 PM.
12-29-2021 at 06:59 PM.
A lot of the issues with this model are the old ML280 non-mirror version which is slightly different. QC seems to still be a bit hit and miss but most professional reviews are good and for $55 it's a good deal. Cooler Master has improved their pumps in the last few years. A large air cooler will likely perform as good or better if you don't mind having a giant hunk of metal hanging off your mobo. The fans on a water cooler rad also help exhaust airflow if you have it setup properly.

Overall should be a good deal. If the pump is noisy then RMA it or return it. These actually aren't loud but they have some pump QC issues.
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sunfic
12-29-2021 at 11:21 PM.
12-29-2021 at 11:21 PM.
Quote from Gidaean :
True about many of those reviews, but I also don't trust many of the clearly fake glowing positive reviews either. Don't get me wrong, I bought a cheap $50 RGB AIO for a kids' PC last year but that is only sporting a little 5600g APU, not a 5900x or 5950x (or the power hungry Intel chips). That's like putting the cheap Walmart Autocenter Tire Special on your brand new BMW (ok, maybe not that bad, but it's quite a mismatch).

That's interesting what you mention. In your opinion, how would you arrange the pump connections and place the radiator to avoid pump noise? I've yet to run into that myself despite having used a handful of water coolers.

Unless you do overclock, this aio is enough for almost all Consumer level CPUs. I have this one for i7 12700k and performance is ok.

For pump noise, make sure the pipe connection part on radiator is higher than cpu you should be fine
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theOnlyPui
12-30-2021 at 03:20 AM.
12-30-2021 at 03:20 AM.
I bought the Coolermaster ML240 from Best Buy, within a day of operation I noticed a fine amount of lubricant on both of the blades in a pattern as if coming from the center axis of each fan. Luckily I had changed the fan direction to exhaust instead of intake or my brand new system would have had lubricant on every component. I promptly returned the AIO cooler and vowed to never again buy this brand AIO. Bought a NZXT Kraken 360 and never had an issue with that unit whatsoever.

For those installing an AIO with a noisy pump or gurgling, be sure to orient the tubing correctly, the instructions do NOT tell you what ways are proper and improper, ideal is where the radiator is top mounted or if side mounted, always assure the tank part of the radiator is up (tubing at the bottom), with the top of the tank higher than the pump so air in the system does not get trapped in the pump or tubing section of the radiator.
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heyItsDubbleA
12-30-2021 at 03:50 AM.
12-30-2021 at 03:50 AM.
Make sure to check if your case will support a 280mm rad. I got an EVGA one just a few days ago and had to return it cause it did not fit in my case in either the front or top
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ShetBoyardee
12-30-2021 at 07:28 AM.
12-30-2021 at 07:28 AM.
Seems like an insane deal! SSBNZ322 code not working for me
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12-30-2021 at 09:24 AM.
12-30-2021 at 09:24 AM.
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