Review on Improved DeepCool Gammaxx L240 RGB V2 Liquid Cooling System with Anti-Leak Radiator and 240mm Heatsink Compatible with Intel 115X/2066 and AMD AM4; featuring 12V 4-Pin RGB Connectivity. by Janis Janis ᠌

Name: Improved DeepCool Gammaxx L240 RGB V2 Liquid Cooling System with Anti-Leak Radiator and 240mm Heatsink Compatible with Intel 115X/2066 and AMD AM4; featuring 12V 4-Pin RGB Connectivity.
Item: Improved DeepCool Gammaxx L240 RGB V2 Liquid Cooling System with Anti-Leak Radiator and 240mm Heatsink Compatible with Intel 115X/2066 and AMD AM4; featuring 12V 4-Pin RGB Connectivity.
Rating: 4

May 29, 2023

Good product, not disappointed.

I just finished building a new computer based on AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (and in that region generally, according to the passport, 65 W).
Based only on the reviews and ratings, I decided to purchase CBO. Nothing was horrible, even on speedier and hotter computers. Considered it a wise decision.
But now I would say that the mission was not totally successful.
A 4.2 GHz overclocked processor idles at around 47 degrees Fahrenheit to 48 degrees Celsius.
It maintains an abnormally high temperature during stress tests, between 85 and 87 degrees. Occasionally, it reached 90. I don't understand how some people using this CBO can reach 70 degrees in stress tests.

The constant jerky operation of the fans is much more frustrating. In this situation, rather than playing resource games, you may, for example, watch a movie or video on YouTube instead. Then there is silence, then they weep, then there is silence, then there is a loud noise. Enrages. Since this is such a huge issue, there may already be a solution while I'm "smoking" on related topics.
Perhaps there is a bios issue, but all of the fans are running at full speed.

Do I think this is a good choice? It's more preferable to say yes than no.
I think it's great for people who have low-power processors that aren't overclocked.
Sometimes it just can't handle it, and that's when the disappointment shows up.
Right now, I could use an air cooler with a TDP of 200-240 W, two silent fans, and six or more tubes (ideally eight). You can save even more money on such a cooler by avoiding trendy, high-end options.

Pros

From first glance, it's clear that no corners were cut in the production of this product. Appearance. Still, the computer case has enough "colorfulness" thanks to the lighting from the fans and the manufacturer labels on the pump. Hoses with a braided construction, which is in line with the consensus on the product's quality. The motherboard has been fitted with high-quality components. Both the pump and the heat exchanger itself are universally compatible, meaning they may be used with virtually any CPU. Almost silent pumping system. A highly silent cooling system at low speeds. While under pressure - expand.

Cons

1) It was a very poor heat sink, despite the fact that a TDP of 240 W was advertised. Multiple attempts at installation and removal, as well as the use of different thermal pastes (both homemade and MX-4) all had the same basic result. Variation of 1-2 degrees occurred at the top. 2) The "sole" of the pump does not receive enough pressure from the processor due to the AM4 socket's architecture. Just as you feel a "tightness" while tightening four bolts, the thread abruptly ends. It seems to me that anything like this could be "collected" in order to boost pressure by, say, reversing the direction in which the pump's plates are bent. Thirdly, when operating at high speeds, the noise made by native fans is rather audible. I attempted to adjust the settings in the BIOS by moving and aggressively decreasing the speed, but the CPU temperature quickly rose. That can’t be done. 4) Hoses that are too short. Perhaps there are those for whom this poses no difficulty.