MasterLiquid PL240 Flux

Cooler Master also sent us their MasterLiquid PL240 Flux, which we have reviewed in the past. It also ships in a full-color box covered in plenty of details and information. The packaging is bigger than other 240 mm AIOs, but ships held in place with the classic cardboard insert.


The unit includes two 120 mm fans of their SickleFlow variant. Their unique element is the internal frame to which the blades attach, forming a rotating circle within the frame itself. Cooler Master also included the LGA 1700 mounting kit to make it compatible with LGA 1700 out of the box. Lastly, you will find a dedicated ARGB controller with all the usual cables and three unique cover clips that hold together the generic ARGB connectors, which tend to be notoriously easy to pull apart.


The AIO does manage to go beyond the OEM looks we have seen with some other units more recently, which is visually refreshing. The tubing is covered in a mesh layer and of ample length, so using the unit in even larger cases won't pose any issues, either.


The radiator with its edgy shell does have a nice texture to it, and sports Cooler Master branding as well. While still very similar in design at its core to all such offerings, it does look and feel better than some. There is a fill cap next to the tubes on the radiator. While removing the seal on it will void the warranty according to Cooler Master, those living in the US should note that such warranty blocking tactics no longer have any legal merit. (Editor's Note: read up on the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act).


The base of the MasterLiquid PL240 Flux includes the pump and some ARGB elements. Two cables are attached to it—one is of the PWM variety for the impeller and the other a generic, universal 3-pin ARGB plug. It is good to see Cooler Master not forcing customers into a proprietary ecosystem. The base of the unit is all copper and comes with a protective sticker out of the box.


The two SickleFlow fans feature ARGB LEDs in the center of the fan, alongside a holographic Cooler Master sticker. Four supports hold the hub in place in the rear, while two separate, sleeved wires, one PWM and the other the generic 3-pin ARGB, are employed to power the fan and lighting within.


There are rubber pads on the fans as an anti-vibration measure, and the overall frame design looks rather unique, lacking any arrows or additional branding.