CoolerMaster MasterLiquid 240

Packaging & Design

The main difference between the MasterLiquid 240 Pro and this particular model is that the MasterLiquid 240 has a lower profile pump design and of course comes with AM4 support out of the box. The packaging is almost the same as of the MasterLiquid Pro 240 and comes in a neatly designed box showcasing all its unique features.

The accessory set is pretty comprehensive covering both Intel and AMD CPUs. It supports Intel® LGA 2011-v3 / 2011 / 1366 / 1151 / 1150 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 socket CPUs and AMD® AM4 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / FM2+ / FM2 / FM1 socket CPUs out of the box.

What makes these CoolerMaster MasterLiquid series so popular is its ease of installation. They do include a detailed installation manual, however it’s almost just plug and play.

MasterFan Pro 120 AB

The included MasterFan Pro 120 AB PWM controlled fans are capable of pushing out 67CFM of air and vary its speed from 650RPM – 2000RPM. These 9 fin design fans have proven to be very effective and silent during our tests with the MasterLiquid Pro 240 and we expect to see similar performance here as well. The fan cables are nicely braided to keep things nice and tidy.

Square fin radiator design

The dimensions of the MasterLiquid 240 radiator is almost identical to that of the Pro version; in fact as per the specs given it’s slightly larger. However there are 12 liquid channels on the MasterLiquid 240 while the Pro version has 16 which theoretically should make the Pro slightly bigger unless the channels are slightly packed close together to maintain the same dimensions.

It has the same square fin design which provides space for greater airflow and more surface area for heat absorption. One difference we noticed however is the fill nipple is no longer visible in the radiator. In any case the MasterLiquid 240 or the MasterLiquid Pro 240 isn’t meant to be refilled ever and are fully sealed units.

The Radiator has FEP tubing which are braided to make it aesthetically appealing to the user. FEP tubing have less absorption properties than rubber tubing and it lasts longer making them ideal for these types of solutions.

Dual Chamber Pump

The Low-Profile Dual chamber pump is another feature that differentiates this kit from the Pro version. We love the dual chamber design as it keeps things very simple and saves a lot on space as well. Cool liquid pumps in from one end and hot liquid goes back out to the radiator for cooling. Due to the low profile design unlike the Pro version, the pump is divided into two chambers on the same block. We will see how effective this design is during our tests in the next section. Click this link to view the design of the Pump on the Pro 240.

The copper base of the pump is large and smooth enough to ensure good contact with the CPU as well as maximize heat dissipation. Of course you still need to use the provided thermal paste to ensure 100% contact with the CPU so don’t forget this during installation.