CoolerMaster AIO Reliability?

[Pro__theus]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm looking to overclock an i5-8600k and the ML240R from CoolerMaster looks like a good deal but I always hear stories about AIOs leaking into the system. Does anyone have first experience with this AIO or dealing with CoolerMaster's warranty system? Would they be as good as say, any NZXT Kraken Model, in terms of reliability at least? I am aiming for nice looking build and a clunky looking air cooler would pretty much ruin that and my chances of OCing. Custom loop is out of the question for me as I have no experience in this field and I know they require maintenance on a regular basis which can be tricky work. 

 

Cheers.

[For Science!]

3 hours ago, Pro__theus said:

I am aiming for nice looking build and a clunky looking air cooler would pretty much ruin that and my chances of OCing.

All I can say is that the CL AIOs are not the standard Asetek AIOs that other companies (NZXT, Corsair, TT) use. In my opinion, I think they tend to be not as good, but its quite hard to gauge what the real failure rates are in the real world. 

 

Just to keep your expectations in check, a 240 mm AIO will let you OC like a high-end air cooler (such as an NH-D15) and a 120 mm AIO will let you overclock like a low/mid-tier AIO cooler (think about Hyper 212 level).

[Pro__theus]

38 minutes ago, For Science! said:

All I can say is that the CL AIOs are not the standard Asetek AIOs that other companies (NZXT, Corsair, TT) use. In my opinion, I think they tend to be not as good, but its quite hard to gauge what the real failure rates are in the real world. 

 

Just to keep your expectations in check, a 240 mm AIO will let you OC like a high-end air cooler (such as an NH-D15) and a 120 mm AIO will let you overclock like a low/mid-tier AIO cooler (think about Hyper 212 level).

Awesome thanks for your response, I'll definitely keep that in mind. What is it you mean by 'CL AIOs'? 

 

Thanks.

[For Science!]

1 minute ago, Pro__theus said:

Awesome thanks for your response, I'll definitely keep that in mind. What is it you mean by 'CL AIOs'? 

 

Thanks.

Sorry, I meant CM (coolermaster)

[Pro__theus]

Just now, For Science! said:

Sorry, I meant CM (coolermaster)

Oh sure, not a problem

I'll check out other brands of AIO and see how they compare. Price is a pretty big factor for me with this build which is why the ML240R looked like a good option.