Test and measurements
The test hardware and software is the same as the V1. Cooling a Ryzen 5 1600X at 4.00Ghz at 1.40V, joined by 16GB of DDR4 G.Skill RipJaws 4 red (2x8GB) memory on an Asus Prime B350-Plus. The Asus RoG Strix GTX 1060 6GB only runs along for the picture output in Zero-Fan mode and a BitFenix Whisper M 450W serves as the power source. The whole thing is housed in the old familiar Thermaltake Core P3 as an open benchtable. It is tested with 100% PWM for the pump and 30%, 60% and 100% for the fans.
Since I don’t have an air conditioner, the values in the graphs are the delta between room temperature and CPU temperature. This allows for a fair comparison of all coolers, even if the ambient temperature is different. The thermal paste included with the cooler is used in each case. The Noctua NF-U12S chromax.black is given as a reference value. The pump reaches about 2310 RPM at maximum speed and only emits a quiet hum, which is almost inaudible even when idle.
| Aida64 stress test | 30% RPM | 60% RPM | 100% RPM |
| Fan speed | 800 RPM – quiet whirring | 1225 RPM – audible whirring | 1840 RPM – audible whirring |
| Environment | 21.4°C – 22.1°C | 22,8°C | 22,8°C |
| Temperature peak | 62°C | 58°C | 55°C |
| Aida64 stress test | 30% RPM | 60% RPM | 100% RPM |
| Fan speed | 800 RPM – quiet whirring | 1225 RPM – audible whirring | 1840 RPM – audible whirring |
| Environment | 22.4°C – 22.6°C | 22,8°C | 22,8°C |
| Temperature peak | 68°C | 63°C | 60°C |
In a direct comparison, the new V2 version can hold its own against the V1. While the difference in Aida64 is within the measurement tolerance, Prime95 shows a clear difference:
Conclusion / Summary
In conclusion, it can only be said that the “refresh” can justify itself as a good successor in all points. The 3rd generation pump is much quieter, with the SickleFlow 120 RGB fans you can achieve a slightly lower volume at the same RPM and still better performance. The semi-transparent fan blades also provide a slightly more even illumination.
Whether the ML240V V2 RGB will be available in stores for the targeted price of 69.90 euros remains to be seen. Should that be the case, the small surcharge to the old version is definitely worth it! I hope that availability and price will regulate again, because currently, unfortunately, the worm is generally in it. Everywhere.
The test samples are bought or provided by the manufacturers without obligation. There is no influence on the tests and results. An expense allowance is only in exceptional cases, but is then explicitly identified as such and also has no influence on the test results.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB V2 (MLW-D24M-A18PC-R2)
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