So I saw some negative reviews on this product saying it doesn’t cool anything, and so I thought they must have some problems installing this thing. Here’s a list of stuff you need to remember when installing it:
-PLEASE apply the included (or your own) THERMAL PASTE on your CPU (not the cooler’s copper plate)
-PLEASE TAKE THE PLASTIC FILM OFF!!!
-Plug the pump into the designated AIO pump on your motherboard
-(for am4 users) If you do not have the included brackets that came with your motherboard, this cooler won’t work
Here’s my review:
This cooler works well with my overclocked Ryzen 7 2700x @ 4.2Ghz. It maintains a steady 29-31C on idle, up to 48C on gaming, and 56C on stress tests. Note the 2700x base clock speed is 3.7Ghz. This is also with included fans at full speed and the pump at full speed. With Ryzen’s automatic overclock, my CPU hits 5Ghz occasionally and this cooler keeps it less than 60C at 1.5V max.
Because I have AM4, installation was easier, all I had to do was put the brackets into the slots on the side, screw them in, and then clip them onto the included motherboard brackets. Cable management was a pain so I just didn’t do it because the cables were too short for my management and barely reached, so I had to use an extender. This comes included with thermal paste (not the best IMO, I had to do an X to get good results, idled around 35C when using dot method) and an RGB cable splitter (1 to 3).
Edit:
As a contradictive person, I, myself, have installed this with the plastic still on. At the point when I checked the 9900k temps, I just went “it’s a hot CPU, whatever” then it reached 100C in regular gaming, then I went to reseat it, when I noticed it was slippery. So after removing the plastic film and reapplying the generous amount of thermal paste included, i dropped my temps down 30C and my 9900k & 5Ghz did not go over 80C in stress tests, and none over 75C in gaming. I still recommend this cooler due to its cost to performance to aesthetics ratios, though I personally would’ve preferred a circular water block.
| Brand | Cooler Master |
|---|---|
| Item model number | MLW-D24M-A18PC-R2 |
| Item Weight | 2.95 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Coolermaster |
| ASIN | B086BYYFG5 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | March 31, 2020 |
