Interested in starting with AIO cooling?
Interested in starting with AIO cooling?
I recently assembled my PC with the following components: GTX 1050Ti, Ryzen 3 1200, Corsair VS450, and Corsair Carbide Spec 01 case. Within a budget of around 6,000 Indian rupees, I'm considering an AIO cooler mainly because traditional air coolers seem too bulky. My shortlist includes the Corsair H45, Corsair H60, DeepCool Maelstrom 120t, Coolermaster MasterLiquid 120 lite, and my final pick is the Coolermaster G100M. I'm planning to overclock my system as well. Appreciate your assistance.
The stock cooler on the Ryzen 1200 is adequate for overclocking, though it may be noisy. For AIOs, I don’t prefer 120mm fans; if your case supports a 240mm model, consider getting one now so you won’t face cooling issues when upgrading to a better CPU later.
the coolermaster g100m is perfect for overclocking, it will maintain a temperature around 60 and you won't face any issues during the process.
If you're considering an AIO upgrade, it means you're thinking about enhancing your PC's CPU, possibly in the future. Choose something you can use now and also in the long term. I prefer the Corsair AIO models, such as the h115i and h100i v2, which are similar. The Corsair ML series fans are also a good option. A cooler like this might seem excessive, but it should definitely keep temperatures under control.
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whether the g100m is a better choice than the AIO cooling depends on your needs.
If you're considering an AIO, it means you're thinking about upgrading your PC's CPU, possibly in the future. Choose something that works well now and will still be useful later. I prefer the Corsair AIO models with the h115i and h100i v2, as well as the Corsair ML series fans. These fans are good, though a cooler might be too much but you won't face temperature problems.
This isn't within my budget, and I'm not planning to upgrade the CPU for the next two years. From the list, which one should you pick because it's confusing?
The CoolerMaster G100M looks promising for overclocking, maintaining temperatures around 60 and allowing smooth overclocking. I tried it out but wasn’t satisfied. It seems better suited for low-power CPUs. Even on smaller desktops, samples exceeded 100°C. Other cooling solutions might be more effective. For more details, check the reviews here: and
The stock cooler on the Ryzen 1200 is adequate for overclocking, though it may be noisy. For AIO systems, I don’t prefer 120mm; if your case accommodates a 240mm AIO, consider waiting until you upgrade to a better CPU later—then cooling and overclocking won’t be an issue.
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It's related to surface area. AIO only makes sense when you reach or exceed a 240 mm radiator. That would be impractical for a Ryzen 1200.
Use a 120 mm tower-style air cooler.