Cooler Master ML240 Illusion Installation Guide

Step by step instructions on how install the Cooler Master Masterliquid ML240 Illusion AIO on the LGA 1200 socket.
00:00 Intro
01:46 Brackets
02:31 Fans
03:00 Connectivity
04:48 New ARGB controller
06:13 Backplate
06:59 Thermal Paste + Pump Installation
07:43 Cables Explained
08:36 Radiator Installation
09:24 Back Cable Connections
10:22 B-Roll
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[@kemy6775]

Thank you for the videos. It’s not my first time building a PC but it was connecting argb so this helped out a lot with my cable connections.

[@tonton9598]

00:00 Intro 01:46 Brackets 02:31 Fans 03:00 Connectivity 04:48 New ARGB controller 06:13 Backplate 06:59 Thermal Paste + Pump Installation 07:43 Cables Explained 08:36 Radiator Installation 09:24 Back Cable Connections 10:22 B-Roll

[@ChristopherFlannigan]

Thanks, chapters added

[@Antidepressiva1980]

@@ChristopherFlannigan Hello, i don't know if you answer questions in your comments but i wanted to ask if your ml240 illusion, when it comes brand new and you shake it, does it already had air in it ? My ml240 illusion just came in today and before installation i shaked it and i can clearly hear air bubbles and gurgling . Just wondering if i received a faulty unit or not. From my understanding AIO's come filled to the max brand new and just over time they produce air bubbles. I might be wrong but i couldn't find any answer when searching the web. Would appreciate a short answer. Take care mate and keep doing these videos, they are super helpful .

[@nlvassassin]

You are a God send. Keep it up my man. You explain everything so well. I just enjoy your videos

[@VultureFight]

You explain so well well done

[@stavroslask1292]

Im building my PC tomorrow..i purchased the same system..thanks for the helpful video..itll be a breeze for me.

[@arvinbanzuela]

Hi, I also have this aio cooler for my cpu. Also I have 3 ARGB fans coolermaster sickleflow , can I also plug all those 3 at the pump connector's other port? Can it handle voltages of those 3 front fans? Thank you

[@calebwilliams5774]

My thumb screws won't fit you go so fast and don't show any small detail

[@nagatsu4857]

Did you figure out what the issue was?

[@mattyconyers]

Having a nightmare if you look closely the metal brackets are slightly higher at one side than the other I can’t get it to fit - Do either of you find a solution?

[@bbydxll260]

Thank you for helping, I had a faulty one so I got replacement

[@mrmeaty5619]

its only certain gigabyte motherboards that you can use the 3 pin plug for. most you will just use the standard argb plug

[@Clarke2316]

I'm having issues with mine, everything seems ok and temps are good but my god the noise of like air trapped in it maybe drives me mad. Tried to move the PC and also twist the radiator in my hand to remove air bubbles but give it 2 days it comes back. Had my PC like 2 weeks, really annoying me.

[@pcourmier]

any reason the fans both have 4 pin connectors and yet the splitter has one 3 pin and one 4 pin ?. anyhoo came here looking for which way the fans blow since they could not include a simple arrow like every fan i have ever had

[@og2103]

My pump connector is a 3 pin but my motherboard pump fan header is 4 pins. What do

[@mustafabasaran93]

Thank you for the video. You've been very helpful!

[@PinguinPlay2]

Very helpful video You explain so good, thank you so much.

[@KurrieBear]

Do you think it's possible to remove the logo from the pump for aesthetic purposes? Thanks in advance.

[@SD-it5ko]

All goes well until 9:35 . When I plug it into my motherboard then the pump and the fans light up. But with the controller they don't anymore. Do I have a use a separate sata power supply cable or can I add it to an existing cable?

[@ahmed-0775]

Nice! Pre ordered the 360 black version

[@Trace32]

i dnt have pump connector on my motherboard, what should i do thn ?

[@lumen2161]

ok i need help. i got the same exact IO product.but im really new to PC world. so here my question is.i use B450M-A PRO MAX Mobo. and there a pin mark with JUSB1 and JUSB2.do i connect the cooler master Argb controller there?.

[@MikePacholik]

Very nice video. Also, I enjoy your accent.

[@explicitmaterial4697]

looks clean chris, good vid

[@user-hz4lm2ps1f]

Would this WC be able to cool the i5 14600KF or would the corsair h100 be better?

[@mrBytemare]

Extremly helpfull thank you so much !!

[@AlexBaeckmannNLM]

Great video! Also, I noticed your build is in the new Corsair 4000D. On your back panel area, you still have your two 2.5” drive brackets installed, but not in use. Any reason why? I found that area to be perfect for mounting the fan controllers / rgb hubs!

[@natalyturcios7176]

The case comes with SDD drive brackets. Soo probably he doesnt have any SDD, so he didnt want to take the brackets drive out.

[@jeffpuilam55]

may i ask how to close/ adjust the light of it? I downloaded cooler master plus but it couldn't find my device

[@richsnyder111]

On the fan splitter is the white connector supposed to only have 3 pins? Red one has 4

[@soloapelsin6146]

did the backplate come with the cooler or the motherboard ?

[@mrmeaty5619]

great video man! Also dot method for thermal paste is not that great. The best is an X this completely fills out the whole cpu

[@UTFapollomarine7409]

May the Lord Jesus bless you my guy I love the quide I got the new 2023 240 white coming in the mail for my 3900x

[@elbutchos]

Which leg of the pump is the water intake .... the lower placed one ?

[@felipenogueira9217]

How many halo 120 fans can I connect on this argb controller? Do i have 7+2 (water cooler fans)

[@randymartin9130]

i subscribed to your channel its awesome your knowledge is unmatched i got a lot to learn if i want to do this as a hobby thank you sir

[@Pantelisrentas]

If i understand right this cooler include argb controller ? Btw i dont speak well english i cant understand well but from 1000 vids i watch your video is very helpful

[@polarspalace]

Do these pull air out of the pc or push it in? I feel air in mine coming in

[@sikawong85]

Hi, why the light not go off when I turn off my computer ? Any one know why ?

[@williamkempson3459]

Can someone let me know if you can change the rgb on the pump

[@JarJarFettLV]

Will this work if my motherboard’s ARGB ports are 4 pin?

[@ChauTran-sw7ds]

Hi Bro! Can you adjust the AIO mask? I can not rotate it because it's too tight

[@johnmitchell6501]

Same issue here. Any resolution?

[@baochautd]

I fixed it, need hard press and spin it, may be to the right

[@andrewjimenez2394]

How do I connect fans to the same hub?

[@noelpineda5132]

Will this work with the razer argb addressable rgb controller

[@Alectrick1992]

Hello! I bought a Gigabyte ud z690 ddr4, but i can't find the VDG connector. Instead, i found a connector named D_LED2 , which is the same as the ones which are for asrock asus and msi. So, i suppose i should use that connector if i don't have the VDG one?

[@Zeta_sen]

does the box include the adapter for intel 12 generation?

[@maurob7791]

What hapend if mi motherboard don't have the pump conector and only have the cpu fan ?? Can connect the pump in the chasis fan conector ??

[@danielbuysen2488]

should be able to but im not certain as i have never used an AIO

[@RainyDayshype]

What cable is at 3.48? Been trying to get one

[@LIfeIsJoy_]

Super video I have an issue my rgb doesnt turn off when i put my computer to sleep or shut down Any idea

[@soushi8]

Don’t use the black box and bypass it instead. It’s only used when your mobo has no argb feature.

[@quickflik3980]

Does the fan hun come in the box?

[@Finefel]

what case is that

[@zamma9773]

Where do i get those double sided thumb screws?

[@isaacvela1727]

La mejor explicación 👌

[@Louisnguyen59]

thank you very much you're amazing

[@Zeta_sen]

does the box include the adapter for intel 12 generation?

[@nagatsu4857]

Hi! Did you ever figure this out?

[@Zeta_sen]

@@nagatsu4857 hi 👋 you need lucky, when I bought it in April I found it but for some problems I had to have it replaced and in the second I couldn't find the adapter; ( the third time I found it) but I think everyone has it now

[@nagatsu4857]

@@Zeta_sen thank you so much!!

[@davidt701]

@Christopher, can I ask what the matt you put on the top of the PC case is? Is that to reduce noise and dust and if so what's it called? Great video by the way and it was very useful in preparing for installing my one.

[@Jaitch98]

It's a dust filter, it comes with the case.

[@noesome]

@@Jaitch98 whats the case?

[@SubwayLover]

@@noesome Corsair 4000D

[@xBartGR]

is it loud? i have enermax white aio but it's pretty loud, so i'm starting to think about the swap.

[@Offbreed309]

Mine is quiet. I have the black version.

[@rcricky]

My fans are working but the rgb is not,they are all set up like your video,do I need any drivers?

[@P4EDRO]

you need dedicated app for win

[@AM93000]

U tell me. Where do we go from Here

[@eliottchestnut2498]

lifesaver

[@Cloud-Yo]

your videos are the most helpful, thank you. One question, the logo on my aio pump head is not straight, I noticed yours wasnt either(7:32), and then after a video edit cut it was(7:39), could you tell me how you turned to make it straight, thank you

[@ricebubble1490]

all you have to do is spin the metal plate with the logo until it’s straight

[@Cloud-Yo]

@@ricebubble1490 Thanks, I think I tried it and was unable to get it budge, so I gave up before causing any damage to the unit- the plate seems to be stuck in place, but I will try again

[@V1N_574]

​@@Cloud-YoI know this is old already but remember you press only the logo plate and while pressing twist to any direction and it will start to move.

[@samyarmf]

Thanks

[@tonyreyes7167]

Hi, how many pins did you connect the 3-pin connector for the pump?

[@DillanBZ]

I have the same question…

[@3STAR1613]

Same here, literally sitting here completely hopeless thinking I did something wrong

[@EmiVibber]

BUT DO YOU GET THE RGB CONTROLLER WHEN YOU NUY THE COOLER ?

[@weirdscix]

You do yes

[@EmiVibber]

@@weirdscix i have the same cooler but I needed to order a amd bracket for AMD motherboard

[@MaxPower-zp7wy]

When all fan headers are either 3 or 4 pin. Why provide 3 pin only, provide adaptors to help customers...?? They need to stop the confusion for people. Make all fan connections either universally 3 or 4 pin. My Advice to manufacturers. Same with every other type of connector. Thanks. CoolerMaster. Take note. There is no universal industry standard still for stuff like this. Brands with their own patents need to consort to make a universal standard to make installation easier, less hassle, frustration free... This is why people still need to ask questions because instructions are neither clear either across brands with varying connector types. It's no wonder beginners and non tech savvy people are left stumped and stuck. When it comes to all the varying argb or RGB connectors out there. How are people to suppose to know how to connect say a Lian li strimer plus to a argb controller or gigabyte / Asus / MSI motherboard. Look at the connectors on them. Where is the instructions and compatibility adaptor cables from the manufacturers. Lian li. Take note. As well!

[@maduit]

You can plug 3 pins into 4 pins if I’m not mistaken.

[@khushmanjain4716]

Does thermal paste come with the cooler??

[@spartacusyamaguchi6239]

Yes

[@mafaghafos3941]

Name music in 10:22?? plss

[@thanhtam4075]

Do AIO Coolers Leak?

[@marcovic89]

No

[@AesthYT]

Hi, is the silver pump cover removable?

[@soushi8]

Yes, just be gentle popping it out. Use a thin flat head screw driver

[@StealthyDrake12]

1st like 9th veiw first comment

[@jameshardin5573]

Wonderfully done and very well instructed!!

[@Finefel]

shut the

[@StealthyDrake12]

1st like 9th veiw first comment

[@BezJourneys]

You missed the power cable, for the fans so I disliked your vide.

[@weirdscix]

No they didn't, it shows clearly

[@StealthyDrake12]

1st like :)

[@Finefel]

up

[@doomdoomtv316]

My 3 pin pump header won't fit on my 4 pin board what do

[@patrickreedy2000]

Will this still work fine if i can only connect one of the fans to the radiator due to the memory being in the way?