i5-12400f with Cooler Master Master Liquid ML120L RGB V2

Mortal_2077 · April 24

i bought the cooler master 120ml for my i5-12400f and i don't know anything about cpu cooler, is that ok for i5-12400f or i should use my stock cooler? instant of aio.

and 50'C temperature is ok for ideal? and 60 to 75'C temperature is ok for when the cpu is max load. I found the 240ml aio for the same cost but i can't buy it now that's why i am asking this question.

120ml and 240ml make big different?

Levent · April 24

120mm to 240mm would make a significant difference. In fact it’s the reason why nobody ever recommends 120mm aios unless they are very space restricted.

Personally I am not a fan of CM ML series let alone their 120mm variants.

jaslion · April 24

If you have the ml120 and can't send it back keep it. It's not a good cooler for the money AT ALL but it should be ok enough for a 12400f.

For 35$ a peerless assasin 120 is available and obliterates the m120 and ml240 easily as well as competes with a lot of high end coolers. The ml series is usually amongst the worst of aio coolers.