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Thermaltake WATER 3 0 Triple Riing RGB High Static Pressure Fans 360 AIO Water Cooling System CPU Cooler CL W108 PL12SW A

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
348
Old Reviews
162
Unverified
27
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Review Analysis - 159 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Cooling
 47
cooling, cpu, fans, liquid, thermaltake
+87%
-13%
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" ...  For single radiator water cooling it does it's job very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Fans are silent such a quality product!!  ...  "
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" ...  Honestly all these water coolers can only do but so much and there are articles that suggest that water cooling might be effective for a bit but might actually contribute for higher temps in the longer term.  ...  "
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" ...  This product cools my Intel Core i7 4790k like a dream!  ...  "
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" ...  Has been solid cooler.  ...  "
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" ...  It's kept my CPU cool thus far, what really matters is a year from now. ... Great RGB fans.  ...  "
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" ...  Keeps my box from overheating ... even allowed some room for overclocking.  ...  "
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" ...  Noctua wins every single time.  ...  "
Setup
 20
installation, install, easy to install, thermaltake, effort
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Very easy installation!  ...  "
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" ...  1. easy of installation - I found this unit easy to install but anyone that has had to remove a CPU can attest to how cumbersome it can be.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to install in my v21 thermaltake cube.  ...  "
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" ...  It came packaged well and all the parts seemed to be there.  ...  "
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" ...  Runs quiet, moderately easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy install, came with all the brackets and screws to fit the 1151, just make sure you use the correct screws.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  The rep spoke very clear and concise English.  ...  "
Overall performance
 19
i7 7700k, overclocking, intel, i7 6700k, z270
+84%
-16%
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" ...  This product cools my Intel Core i7 4790k like a dream!  ...  "
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" ...  This is on a i7-6700k, Z270 board.  ...  "
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" ...  Performance is great, and it's pretty quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this cooler for my first ever PC build, and I'm pretty impressed with it so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Works good on my gigabyte x370 gaming 5k motherboard  ...  "
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" ...  I just got it yesterday, and have my computer running again today to test it out, but it is working well so far.  ...  "
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" ...  There is included hardware for both Intel and AMD boards.  ...  "
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" ...  Works like a champ. ... Does what it's suppose to do, keep the processor cool.  ...  "
Build Quality
 19
motherboard, thermaltake, screws, bent, fins
+68%
-32%
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" ...  Very well built.  ...  "
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" ...  2. reliability - because the last thing you need is to think your closed loop is working when it isn't  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my new threadripper build.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as intended and looks good in my case.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes the entire case.  ...  "
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" ...  That will bend them, and make them look less than perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  I did take my time looking at the items however it looked great the radiator is amazing heavy and strong feeling.  ...  "
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" ...  It would definitely be on my short list for the next system build.  ...  "
Fit
 16
motherboard, fit my case, am4, 240mm, thermaltake
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Didn't fit my case.  ...  "
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" ...  That said, this was further confirmed when I discovered damage to the radiator (very carefully fit into the box in a way it would NOT be damaged during shipment).  ...  "
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" ...  I chose this cooler because it would fit AM4 socket with the purchase of the AM4 kit. ... The radiator was a bit cheap feeling so I hope it holds up well. ... Even then, it's not a great fit and does not hold the pump as tight against the CPU heat spreader as I would like.  ...  "
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" ...  When I pulled the whole unit out of the case and rotated the radiator perpendicular to the ground I felt the water slosh from one end to the other brought down by gravity. ... If you can, I recommend trying out one of the modular systems where you can fit translucent tubes just to see the flow.  ...  "
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" ...  I couldn't get the brackets to mount together on my motherboard so now it just sits there until I can see if Thermaltake will send me the missing parts.  ...  "
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" ...  This one does not fit my case, can I replace this one with 240mm.  ...  "
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" ...  One weird thing is that they only give you four screws to attach the radiator to the case.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 14
noise, fans, pump, loud, hear
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Highly impressed considering the low noise.  ...  "
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" ...  I was interested in this to make my computer more quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  Performance is great, and it's pretty quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  The awesome thing about this is the radiator is thin enough to fit between the chassis and top enclosure of the be quiet!  ...  "
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" ...  Silent, so quiet!!  ...  "
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" ...  The pump is quiet, with a SLIGHT whine.  ...  "
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" ...  Now that I have this I don't have to listen to loud noises, it's very quiet and works great!  ...  "
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" ...  I would reccomend this over other louder aio systems I have owned.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 14
pump, months, cooler, years, water
+79%
-21%
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" ...  I bought this cpu cooler in February, and it worked okay for a few months.  ...  "
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" ...  Keeps my box from overheating  ...  "
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" ...  Really wish I had started using these water coolers years ago.  ...  "
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" ...  Update: Everything has been installed, configured and the system has been running steady for a few days now.  ...  "
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" ...  Still working after a Year of heavy usage!  ...  "
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" ...  I received the parts 3 days later.  ...  "
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" ...  I just got it yesterday, and have my computer running again today to test it out, but it is working well so far.  ...  "
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" ...  I probably wont do that for at least four years, but then we will find out when the performance is needed!  ...  "
Design
 10
looks good, cool, build, running, looks great
+100%
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" ...  I bought the second one because of the observable reliability of the one in my wife's build.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the RGB lights, it adds some pop to the build.  ...  "
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" ...  But at least it looks cool right?  ...  "
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" ...  Looks much better IMO as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes the entire case.  ...  "
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" ...  (Looks cool while it does its job)  ...  "
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" ...  One minor detail.  ...  "
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" ...  Other than the product looks good.  ...  "

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