Cooler Master ML240L RGB V2 Review: Worth It?

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB V2

Photos coming soon.

The short version

Buy it if

Builders with a mainstream, non-overclocked CPU who want a cheap AIO
Quiet builds where pump noise matters
Older Intel sockets such as LGA1200 or 115x, which some newer coolers no longer support

Skip it if

You run a heavily overclocked or very hot CPU
You want addressable lighting; get the ARGB V2 instead
A long warranty matters to you

What owners like

Pump is close to silent
Cooling on mainstream chips such as the Ryzen 7 3600X matched top air coolers in one test
Even, bright lighting and an included controller for a low price

Common complaints

Thermal results fell below other 240mm AIOs on an overclocked Core i9-9900K
Fans can hum at idle, and one reviewer heard a rifle bearing tone at full speed
AMD mounting uses a plastic bracket that felt less secure than the Intel hardware
The RGB V2 lights are one color at a time and the controller needs Molex power

Based on Newegg's spec sheet, the Amazon listing, a Platinum Micro listing, editorial reviews from PC Perspective and KitGuru, and an EnosTech review of the Arctic rival.

Research scores

Performance 7.0 matched top air coolers on a Ryzen 7 3600X but fell behind on an overclocked i9

Build quality 7.0 copper block and quiet pump, but fan hum and only a 2-year warranty

Ease of use 6.5 tool-free fan screws, but a loose-feeling AMD bracket and a Molex-powered controller

Value 7.5 low price with lighting and controller included

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

A budget 240mm all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with a dual chamber pump and two RGB SickleFlow 120mm fans; the same Amazon listing now sells the ARGB V2 version (MLW-D24M-A18PA-R2).

Third generation dual chamber pump with a larger chamber and reworked impeller, rated under 15 dBA
Radiator with about 25% more fin area than the first ML240L
Two PWM fans with higher static pressure and lower rated noise than the V1 fans
Wired RGB controller in the box, so no motherboard RGB header is needed
Tool-free knurled fan screws

A low cost, quiet-pump AIO for a mainstream gaming or office build that wants liquid cooling and lighting without spending much. Reviewers found cooling close to top air coolers on a Ryzen 7 3600X but below par on an overclocked Core i9-9900K, and the fans can hum at idle. The 2-year warranty is short next to rivals such as the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240, which has a thicker radiator and a 6-year warranty.

How it compares

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240Thicker 38mm radiator, a small VRM fan and a 6-year warranty for hotter, newer CPUs on AM4, AM5, LGA1700 or LGA1851, if the case has room$

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L ARGB V2Same cooler with addressable RGB fans that sync with motherboard lighting software$

Specs

Model: MLW-D24M-A18PC-R2 (RGB V2); ARGB V2 is MLW-D24M-A18PA-R2
Radiator: Aluminum, 277 x 119.6 x 27 mm
Pump: 3rd generation dual chamber, copper block, under 15 dBA, 70,000 hour MTTF
Fans: 2 x SickleFlow 120 RGB, 650 to 1,800 RPM, 62 CFM max, 8 to 27 dBA, 4-pin PWM
Lighting: RGB with wired C10L controller and 3-to-1 splitter (not addressable on the RGB V2)
Rated TDP: 200 W
Sockets: Intel LGA1700, 1200 and 115x, LGA2066 and 2011; AMD AM4 and older, with sellers listing AM5 for current stock
Warranty: 2 years

Worth knowing

The RGB controller is powered from a Molex connector on the power supply.

Questions

Is the Cooler Master ML240L RGB V2 addressable RGB?

No. PC Perspective found the RGB V2 shows one color at a time through its controller. The ARGB V2 model (A18PA-R2) has addressable fans.

Does the ML240L V2 fit LGA1700?

Newegg's spec sheet for the RGB V2 lists LGA1700, and current listings name AM5 and LGA1700 as supported.

Is the ML240L V2 loud?

The pump is very quiet. Some reviewers heard the fans hum at idle and get noticeably louder at full speed.

What warranty does the ML240L RGB V2 have?

Newegg lists a 2-year limited warranty.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.