Reddit reviews Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB Close-Loop CPU Liquid Cooler, 240mm Radiator, Dual Chamber RGB Pump, Dual MF120R RGB Fans, RGB Lighting for AMD Ryzen/Intel LGA1200/1151

Looks solid to me.

Just change that old SSD for a M.2 as u/opckieran mentioned. I'd consider RX5700.

EDIT: Since Ryzen 5 3600 stock cooler is not enough for comfort, I'd toss in there a CoolerMaster aio 240mm for couple quid more. You can same some money on RAM, it doesn't have to be 3600MHz,

Curious to the difference between this and this one

LC240E vs ML240L...?


I think I bought the latter a bit ago on newegg

120mm coolers are generally underwhelming

Go with this instead, its a 240mm and it's only like $8 more.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YPG52N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xAHXCbCWDS5HT

Hey so the reply from /u/phlegm_ got filtered because of an amazon referral tag which I guess they haven't been able to edit out, so here's a fixed version;

>this is my cpu cooler: here . I have regular case fans

EDIT: Initially forgot to put the mod tag on

This for a single fan slot https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterLiquid-Dissipation-MLW-D24M-A20PC-R1/dp/B075XLX31G/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=cooler%2Bmaster%2B140%2Brgb%2Bmasterliquid%2Bpro&qid=1557078480&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr1&th=1&psc=1




And this if you have more space https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterLiquid-Dissipation-MLW-D24M-A20PC-R1/dp/B075YPG52N/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=cooler%2Bmaster%2B140%2Brgb%2Bmasterliquid%2Bpro&qid=1557078480&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr1&th=1&psc=1

Alright, after an hour of searching and compiling, I’ve come up with an AMD-based build with Full RGB aesthetics.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07SQBFN2D/ref=ox_sc_act_image_8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

This Processor has an insane value for the money. This will handle moderate workstation, browsing, virtualization, and heavy gaming. I feel like you would benefit from a 3600X rather than a 3600 as it has better stock and OC speeds. The 3600X is only $40 more than the 3600 on Amazon.

GPU: MSI Mech OC Radeon RX 5700 XT

https://www.newegg.com/msi-radeon-rx-5700-xt-rx-5700-xt-mech-oc/p/N82E16814137465?item=N82E16814137465

The 5700 XT will absolutely shred 1080p gaming and excel at 1440p gaming. You can easily achieve 144+FPS at 1080p resolution & max settings on Fortnite, Rust, Rainbow Six Siege, CS:GO, Dota, COD, and Minecraft (with heavy mods) and 100+FPS on many AAA titles. In addition to that, the 5700 XT can even handle 4K gaming in games such as Forza, eSport titles, GTA, etc.
I went with the Mech OC model as it is the best model that is still in stock. It’ll provide better thermals compared to blower-styled reference cards.

RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4-3600 16GB

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07TC4TPCN/ref=ox_sc_act_image_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

With Zen 2 natively supporting higher RAM frequencies, there’s no reason to not surpass the 3000MHz threshold. 3600MHz seems to be the “sweet spot” for Zen 2 as suggested by AMD and many other technical experts.


SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4 1TB NVMe SSD

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07LGF54XR/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A29Y8OP2GPR7PE&psc=1

The Sabrent Rocket is among the top of the value for money list in the storage market. This is near equal to Intel’s popular 660p SSD, but it has nearly double the performance. Unlike the Intel 660P, the Rocket 4 uses the Toshiba TLC NAND, which has better quality and sustained speeds during read and write cycles.

MOBO: MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144262?item=N82E16813144262

This motherboard is a mid-range X570 board. It will enable you to have a very decent OC and RGB Sync experience. I would strongly recommend getting a X570 to get PCIe 4.0 support and bypassing the hassle of a BIOS update.

PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Modular

https://www.newegg.com/evga-supernova-g3-series-220-g3-0650-y1-650w/p/N82E16817438094?item=N82E16817438094

The last thing you want to do in a build is to cheap out on the power supply. The EVGA SuperNOVA series is one of the best PSU series out there. The G3 650W is fully modular, as well as having a 80+ Gold rating. I also believe there is a 10 year warranty of this model. Also, there is currently a $20 rebate on Newegg for this power supply.

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master ML240L AIO Cooler

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075YPG52N/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A1FEO2FBXOY7WI&psc=1

The ML240L is a perfect option for the 3600X. It is one of the best budget AIOs out there. It will provide better thermals compared to stock coolers and bring better RGB aesthetics to the build.

Case: Thermaltake Level 20 MT RGB Mid-Tower

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07LCMR3JC/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

The Level 20 MT is perfect for this build. This is a case that is known to provide good airflow, which will definitely help with the thermals. It also features 3 TT RGB fans, which can be synced to the RAM, MOBO, GPU, and AIO CPU Cooler.

Monitor: Acer KG241Q 23.6” Full HD 144Hz Monitor

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MG85X1M/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

The KG241Q is a 1ms, 144hz 1080p monitor with a TN-panel. While the colors are not as vibrant as IPS-Panel monitors, you will get better responsiveness with the TN panels. Also, the KG241Q features AMD FreeSync technology, which can be used to your advantage to reduce stuttering and tearing during gaming, since you have an AMD GPU.

So that’s it. I know this a $100-200 over $1400. But this is a build with no $$$ wasted. If you have any questions, fell free to reply or PM me.

this is my cpu cooler: here . I have regular case fans

Yeah, I’ll probably go to a shop and look for another cooler and if I don’t find anything I’ll just get one from amazon. I was thinking of maybe ordering this one if I dont find anything. It’s a liquid cooler but at this point the difference doesn’t matter to me. It mentions the AM4 socket, so I imagine it’s fine, right?

Also, yes I had already updated the bios of my motherboard so that should be fine as well.

Cooler Master Liquid Cooler

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This was the liquid cooler i was thinking of buying but I didn't due to people saying that the CPU cooler that comes with the Ryzen 7. Am I going to have to spend more than 100+ to get better cooling with liquid coolers?

I do HVAC on the outside so knowing refrigeration I tend to like liquid cooling more, but I am confused on how they work on computers. (I guess I need to do more research on them) But as far as it being more advanced, how much harder are they to install or incorporate to the build?

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It is nice to hear that I don't have to worry much about cooling. What software do you recommend in monitoring temps?

Do not buy a 120 or 140 mm AIO, it does not have any advantage over a decent aircooler. There is a serious difference in performance, because the larger the radiator, the more heat it can displace.

Regarding your budget and CPU, 240mm is the best solution. I advise this very cheap AIO by Cooler Master, equipped with RGB...

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterLiquid-Dissipation-MLW-D24M-A20PC-R1/dp/B075YPG52N/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542818121&sr=8-2&keywords=ml240l

I’d say if you have the room for a 240mm aio like this one then it should do the job just fine. If you don’t go for a decent air cooler around the same price. The air cooler will probably be quieter anyway, although I personally prefer the aesthetic of an aio.

Here used like new ony 50nsome buck's https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterLiquid-Dissipation-MLW-D24M-A20PC-R1/dp/B075YPG52N

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B075YPG52N/?tag=pcp06-21

This one: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterLiquid-Dissipation-MLW-D24M-A20PC-R1/dp/B075YPG52N