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The first thing you notice about the packaging is how similar it is to previous RGB All-In-One coolers from Cooler Master. Put side by side with the ML240R RGB box, they could easily be mistaken for one another. This is intentional though and makes it easy to distinguish it’s a Cooler Master product.
A large image of the cooler takes up most of the real estate on the front of the box. In the top left-hand corner is the Cooler Master logo and to the right, a list of compatible RGB software. On the rear, a list of features and dimensions are listed in multiple languages.
Opening the box, we find a comprehensive amount of accessories including installation hardware, two Cooler Master 120mm Mirage RGB Fans, an RGB lighting controller, a huge bundle of cables, the installation manual, warranty information, two Cooler Master decals and most importantly, the cooler itself.
On closer inspection, there is mounting hardware for a range of Intel and AMD platforms including Intel LGA 2066/2011/1366/115X and socket 775, while AMD AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/FM2+/FM2/FM1 and TR4 sockets are all covered.
The build quality of the cooler is very good and up to the standard we are used to from Cooler Master. The radiator measures 277mm long, 120mm high and 27mm deep (without fans fitted). With the fans fitted, it measures 52mm deep.
Aluminium is used for the construction of the radiator, which makes it very light and has a smooth evenly applied matte black coating with a Cooler Master logo on either side. Although the tubing looks quite thin (approximately 12mm including braided sleeving), it is reinforced, so can be manipulated into shape quite easily without kinking and can be rotated on the fittings at the pump.
The two 120mm fans included are exclusive to the ML240P mirage All-In-One. The outer housing of the fans is a fairly plain-looking square design. Additionally, there are rubber anti-vibration pads on each corner around the mounting holes, a healthy length of cable with braided sleeving has been applied. What is interesting about the fans is the design of the blades – they have an outer ring which connects all the fan blades together. Cooler Master states this reduces fan distortion and improves fan rotation stability. Whether this affects cooling, we will soon find out.
Moving on to the CPU block/pump, again, it is noticeable that there has been a significant amount of time spent on the design. On the top, there is a transparent cover, which gives you a look at the pump impeller. This is surrounded by a plastic ring, which has a gunmetal type finish. Underneath this is an RGB LED Lighting module and a glossy plastic casing, which has an attractive ripple design to add to the aesthetics.
Construction of the pump is as follows – a high performance impeller, designed in house at Cooler Master, is driven by a Tri-phase/PWM motor with silent driver, which helps minimise operating current while keeping a low dBA noise level. At the base of the block, there is a rather hefty-looking copper micro-channel cold plate, with a square raised section for direct CPU IHS contact, which should aid thermal transfer performance.
An RGB lighting controller has been included, so you have the ability to use the full range of RGB colours/sequences, even if your motherboard does not support RGB connections. There seems to be many connections on the controller and a large amount of cables are included, so careful consideration should be taken when planning cable management.
RGB Lighting Gallery
