How to Install a Water Cooler in your PC (MasterLiquid ML240L V2 RGB)

In this video I show you how to install an AIO Water Cooler by Cooler Master. It's the MasterLiquid ML240L V2 RGB and I gotta say I'm pretty impressed with its performance so far! Especially for the price! *If you're interested in picking one up you can check this link to grab one: amzn.to/30RLWPQ
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Start - 00:00
Old cooler removal - 00:46
Installing your water cooler - 04:40
Wiring your water cooler - 15:37
First Start-up - 23:05
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[@richardsamanthajones5476]

Running pc for awhile before removing cpu heatsink will make it easier to remove.

[@BuildsWithV]

100% true 🙌

[@user-yz7cd9eb4c]

So true

[@blindshot709]

100% Also don't leave it on to long tho lol

[@slaughieri]

Dude your explanation was for a child.. and that’s exactly what I was just looking for xD Thank you so much!

[@BuildsWithV]

😅 I’m glad it worked. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@flockawaka1017]

Where's the lie?

[@gdns2314]

Me too HAHAH best video guide ever.

[@0zzy_0]

Omg this comment hahah

[@Galaxy_World]

Yw

[@emanuelbolano5612]

“Could be overwhelming, but don’t worry I’ll walk you into this” man you made me cry with that quote

[@BuildsWithV]

I’m always happy to hear I’ve helped 🙌 that was the goal of this channel and I’m glad it’s going well! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@andrelintner9150]

Respect to him for still replying to comments. So helpful!

[@ericoftheotherworld1525]

I wanted to personally thank you, because I just finished my first build completely. I’m very thankfully for KZbinr like urself. Liked and subscribed.❤️

[@BuildsWithV]

You’re very welcome 😊 Thank you so much for the kind words and everything 🙏

[@Cash9x]

Omg your such a lifesaver, my first time building and you’ve literally explained everything! Thank you so much!

[@BuildsWithV]

Glad I could help. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@kadinmatsuibrown3984]

I don't even have the pc yet but I find this entertaining

[@Idkwhat__]

Same lol

[@nityodaytekchandani701]

same xD

[@mikahleinadtv9850]

I was like you before, then this kind of video haunt me every night, i end up spending my 3 months salary on this.. just to so i can play Sons Of The Forest 🤣

[@samtanaka]

Hey man you're really underrated I don't actually have this yet, but this explanation was so good and very easy to understand! I'm thinking of getting it

[@BuildsWithV]

Thank you so much 🙏 I highly recommend this AIO. Well worth the price. Thanks for watching 😊

[@tomvieslet6055]

I love your build. Simple, efficiency and clean af

[@BuildsWithV]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@myrealnameisflynn]

I'm a rookie PC builder and this video helped me out a ton! Thank you!!

[@BuildsWithV]

You’re very welcome. Happy to help and thank you for watching 🙏🙏

[@yasu_red]

Might be getting one of these for Christmas, so this is much appreciated. Glad I kept the mounting clips though.

[@BuildsWithV]

That’s awesome 👏 No problem at all. Those mounting brackets are definitely worth saving. I’ve saved several from many builds. Comes in handy 😅 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@InsanityRises]

I got one for Christmas too :P

[@BatSoup67]

When you remove the CPU cooler make sure you have already run a stress test so the thermal paste is runny and then remove the cooler with a twisting motion and it shouldn't stick to the bottom of the cooler

[@meteturhan3505]

Thanks for that. I've learned it the hard way xD

[@Aagggyy]

Stress test?

[@SossigaKungen]

@@Aagggyy basically make sure it gets hot, play a game for a while or download applications that you can use

[@pdubb142]

This video helped me so much. My only change, I would have the cooling cords toward the front so it doesn't hinder the rear exhaust. Good work my man!

[@MasculinityOnly]

this is one of the best looking aio’s especially for the price 10/10 I recommend

[@BuildsWithV]

I completely agree! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@kenanbesic2650]

@@BuildsWithV i want to buy it is it really good ?

[@BuildsWithV]

@@kenanbesic2650 it’s a really good AIO!

[@Axzry]

@_. did it go well? or did you buy something else?

[@Axzry]

@@kenanbesic2650 did you buy it? and was installation easy?

[@scrappe.r2317]

Thank you for explaining the wires and not just saying “plug the right wires” and ignore that step

[@BuildsWithV]

Always happy to help! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@brookefesta]

THANK YOU!! First time PC builder here and I need to replace my CPU and cooler. You explained how to install this specific cooler so well! But now I have to school myself up on my motherboard and additional fans 😅

[@RevanPorkins]

You got it not as hard as you think it is 😊

[@hansanaAyash]

When it comes to the orientation of an all-in-one (AIO) pump, it’s generally recommended to position it with the tubes and radiator mounted above the pump. This setup allows for better air removal from the system, ensuring efficient cooling. However, it’s important to consult the specific manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines for the AIO pump you are using, as they may have their own recommendations or restrictions regarding orientation.

[@b4dify966]

could i mount it vertically to the side of the cpu?

[@spade263]

Thank you so much! I installed my cooler yesterday and the middle light that goes on top of the cpu wouldn't turn on but you explained everything correctly and it helped a lot more than other vids. Thanks

[@DanBonRP]

i have never seen a video so simple a child could figure it out. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@samuelgerkin]

Didn't even realize plugging it into the rgb header was an option, since the manual didn't mention that! Thanks! Also super helpful because you have the same motherboard, cpu, and aio as me and gave the temps you got in your review video!

[@BuildsWithV]

Yeah I don’t know why they don’t make it more clear 🤷‍♂️ But that’s what I’m here for 😅 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@avqtc3561]

Dude you just saved my life. I was wondering why my rgb wasn’t turning on

[@RacingPepe]

Your video has motivated me to buy my own water cooling kit. Thank you so much for this simple but clear video.

[@BuildsWithV]

Your are very welcome 🙏 and thank you for watching

[@El_CompaChino]

Getting this cooler on Friday and I’m that type of person to watch guide videos over reading Manuels and I have to say you are what I was looking for 👍🏽💯

[@benjichasin]

Such a life saver I just got it today and I installed it perfectly because of you thank goodness

[@BuildsWithV]

Always happy to help! Thanks for watching 🙏💯

[@rbrosproductionofficial]

I think you mounted the brackets wrong at 9:50 during the video you had said make sure they point outwards so it can clamp onto the pump which I saw you changed afterwards. nice informative video by the way good thing you kept the brackets haha I recently recorded a video on this similar build and dealing with the AIO should be going up soon (feel free to check it out) but yeah enjoyed the video nice build 👍🏼

[@llcoolhwip2217]

I had a hard time with my wiring so confusing lol You definitely helped me out with this! Thanks!! Subbed as well.. I see you have a review of this cooler, gonna go check it out now. Underrated channel!

[@BuildsWithV]

LL Cool Hwip that’s great! Glad I could help. I appreciate the support 🙏 P.S cool user name 😅 stewie? 🤣

[@Axzry]

any tips for an amateur for the wiring?

[@LoganThatGuy]

WOW I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS TUTORIAL THIS IS MY EXACT CASE THAT I WAS WORRIED ABOUT NOT FITTING AN AIO MOUNT BUT HERE IT IS. SO HELPFUL

[@BuildsWithV]

Glad I could help 🙌🤘

[@LoganThatGuy]

@@BuildsWithV truly a devoted creator. You uploaded this video 2 YEARS ago and responded in UNDER an hour.

[@blakeholder327]

i was looking at getting a aio and was wondering how it was installed. thanks for being so detailed on how to install it!

[@BuildsWithV]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@MedalionDS9]

Thank you, great video! I am supposed to be a computer guy myself, but I have never personally installed my own CPU or water cooler... I have computers that had a water cooler installed for me, but still too afraid to do this myself... I think I am closer to doing it for myself when you explain it in these terms.

[@peejvy]

Why does this tutorial remind me of Chrisfix LOL

[@lundsweden]

Manufacturers and PC builders are coming to rely on videos like this. My cooler came with no instructions lol!

[@Gravessimo]

Man ! As others people said.. THANK A LOT ! You exactly make the video than I need to install this watercooling. I was so lost with the RGB/pin ventirad/cable x) Your last part is wonderfull ! :D

[@BuildsWithV]

Awesome! I glad u could help and thank you for watching 😊🙏

[@Gravessimo]

@@BuildsWithV Yeah ! My motherboard is quite old so the rbg can only be control by the remote but it's work :D

[@Jp-ms1ot]

Hello, I have a question for the rgb, so you said you need 1 rgb header but i saw you had to connect 3 rgb cables, so that means that those 3 become 1 and that one is the one you connect into the header or how?? Thank you, Good video.

[@inflict5192]

That you so much I've been looking for this for so long! :D

[@BuildsWithV]

You’re very welcome and thank you for watching 🙏

[@abelmolina490]

First time considering an AIO since my CPU wants to grill itself. Terrified to try this and blow up what i managed to put together so far. Your explanation was so good I got the same exact one, installing this alone is scary 😅 I appreciate you.

[@therealsambot]

I wish I could mount my cooler on the top but sadly I have to mount it on the front, and I completely messed up the whole installation process and this was a big help in realizing the problem with the water cooler so thank you lots

[@shadowraptors1132]

"A couple turns" turns the screw 5-6 times lol

[@kinluke]

5 to 6 times were in fact a couple of turns. Were you expecting 2 or 3 turns? Come on now. LOL

[@qgameguy8308]

Hi, thank you for explaining this, I was struggling with the installation process and you halped me. Do you know how long this AIO should last?

[@BuildsWithV]

I’m glad I could help, thank you for watching 😊🙏 This AIO should last 6-7years or more.

[@qgameguy8308]

@@BuildsWithV oh shoot, that would be cool. Anyway thanks so much for helping me out

[@gabovanlugo]

Thank you for sharing! I was a little worried to get this thing wrong. Awesome guide!

[@meteturhan3505]

I am using mb511 with b450m mortar and i had to cut the aio fans, because fan was hitting the dram. Annoying...

[@gtr_myelement7203]

Hi, I have bought the same cooler as yours although now that I think about it would it fit my asus tuf b460 pro wifi motherboard

[@BuildsWithV]

Nice! Yeah This cooler will fit that motherboard. Thank you 🙏

[@pepingrillin3995]

How do you change the rgb of this cooler. I use aorus b450 and It doesn’t appear on my rgb fusion.

[@JacksonPollack69]

@@pepingrillin3995 you need to have the rgb plugs plugged into a rgb header

[@Alex-pm2jj]

@@pepingrillin3995 there's an rgb controller included with it

[@alijahlooez2094]

What do I do if I don’t have the bracket for my motherboard?

[@BuildsWithV]

You’d need to buy one from Amazon or eBay. Is it for the ryzen CPU? If it is, just look up AM4 cpu brackets

[@orlandosirotheau7753]

Thanks Bro,your Support in this Video was the best for me. Its worked very well

[@virginmary2613]

hmm yes face it away then after 2 seconds shows it facing inwards xD love the vid man it helped.

[@rottentrails]

pls do something about those cables, ketchup and mustard are for hotdogs not pc's

[@BuildsWithV]

Rotten Trails I agree 😅 however customer did not have any more budget for anything else.

[@rottentrails]

@@BuildsWithV $20 for some standard corded cable set on Amazon, they make such a huge difference. Throw them in you'll have a customer for life

[@BuildsWithV]

Rotten Trails yeah they’re pretty cheap. I usually sell the PCs basically what I paid in parts. Maybe up to $50 over. I do it cause I enjoy it and love making these videos. I put some white and black cables in my latest build. Mini-itx. Probably my favorite build besides my own personal build. The cables do bring out that little extra and honestly does change the look sooo much.

[@whoaaaaness]

I kinda like it, gives it that retro/sleeper vibe if its a monster PC

[@matemogyorosi7114]

You sir are a hero without a cape! Salute!🙏🙏

[@Scribblescrabbly]

Best explanation for this type of cooler! Thank you so much, I used your video to install my nephews.

[@jorgereyes1953]

Bro i copped a pc and the dude that built it forgot to take off the plastic I was so confused why my cpu was so hot

[@94668]

Great video. Nice recovery from boo boo at 13:44!

[@evanking3927]

Thanks for the thorough explanation !! Really needed this❤️

[@BuildsWithV]

You’re very welcome 😊 Thank you for watching 🙏

[@arjl880]

Already did my upgrade but I dig the content and quality of your explanation...subed!

[@lemom9381]

Best video i ever saw, im brazilian, and i really liked the way how u explain

[@BuildsWithV]

Glad I could help 🙏 thanks for watching

[@bluetoxic5567]

Thanks! I’m a first time builder and needed some help! Your video helped a lot!

[@BuildsWithV]

That’s awesome! Glad I could help 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@TheJoker-jv3ou]

Thank you for this video! Just installed mine right now following this video!

[@Toxic-of6nf]

What case are you using

[@leonmost4988]

This ist the best Review ive ever seen

[@hanovar9233]

Thank you I just finished installing it with the help of your guide

[@postjm9]

Thorough video, helped me. But lol... Mounting brackets reversed to proper side at 13:40 without explanation 😉

[@MOTOGAMING-uf1pz]

Thank you so much I was looking for a video that goes into detail thank you❤

[@BuildsWithV]

You’re very welcome. Thanks so much for watching and I’m glad I could help 🙌

[@user-uj2ju1vs3k]

best explanation on the internetXD nije job man

[@BuildsWithV]

Glad I could help! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🙏

[@KC1PSK]

best video out there for this install. great job!

[@BuildsWithV]

dibiasi777 Thank you so much. 🙏

[@fauxnulzero]

Excellent video! 👍 Greetings from France!

[@BuildsWithV]

Thank you so much 😊 Sometimes I can’t believe that people all over the world watch and like my videos! Truly amazing 🤩

[@fauxnulzero]

@@BuildsWithV Thanks to you 😉

[@Neffri]

Haha nice 180 with the brackets at 13:39 😊 Great guide tho. Thx

[@t-rexxgaming1301]

Oh man awesome explanation 💕💕💕💕

[@zeeshanburdi1]

Thanks man. Exact thing i was looking on youtube. Step by step really easier.

[@BuildsWithV]

Glad I could help 🤘

[@nathanieltaylor1126]

Thank you very much, one of the best guides i have ever seen of installing a product!!!

[@BuildsWithV]

Proof that I do miss a few comments here and there. Anyways (8months late) thank you 🙏

[@DezNutzBich]

Hey guys! Chris Fix here!

[@tupadj2697]

Excellent video Men, really thanks

[@BuildsWithV]

You're welcome!

[@yingyang183]

I am going to install the ML280 I won into a CM Elite 500 ODD case, using a HAF912 an Hyper 212 Evo right now.

[@yungquaalude336]

It won’t fry my motherboard and its components when plugging that 3 pin into the CPU header? I’ve been very apprehensive about that part

[@BuildsWithV]

If it were rgb plug then yes you’d have a very bad day. Fan or pump plugs can be plugged a 3 pin into a 4 pin.

[@zoolfikri42]

Dudeee thank you so much, This video is very helpful for me. I have the same water cooler and the case

[@papito1060]

Nice video man! I am about to build myself a PC also and this helped me alot!!!

[@nurk_barry]

I just installed one of these in a Mini-ITX Cooler Master case. I had to mount it on the bottom of the case (so upside down) and mount the GPU vertically just to get it to fit, but damn my CPU temps are low!

[@jeremiahdenning7663]

Perfect bro ur video explains it all in the right way 👌🏼👌🏼

[@youreright7534]

Hahaha @13:40 I saw that transition where you had to flip the brackets, I did the same thing on my last build

[@ahmadrezamasoumi247]

Hi , Where should we connect the 3-pin cable? CPU Fan or AIO pump connector and What is the difference between them?

[@beukje7889]

Perfect explanation! That really helped😁

[@benjaminpierre]

bravo! i installed mine and booted on the first go

[@Andrew-tl4gy]

Can you make a tutorial for how to put liquid into the tank if it runs out

[@jesko2756]

10:26 would it be overkill to put it on both sides?

[@doooooooooooooooooonnnnnnt130]

No

[@ArtyDc600]

Amazing tutorial..very helpful thanks

[@antunezcarlos]

Awesome, and very detailed video. Excellent video quality. Thank you. I am subscribing right now.

[@BuildsWithV]

Glad I could help 🙌 Thank you 🙏

[@JAF2991]

Perfect I'm about to upgrade to a 5600x, I'm not the one that installed the AIO when my pc was built.

[@rizvif]

You explained it step by step. I saw all the pieces and the useless user's manual and was about to send this thing back and just go with an air fan....but the way you explained it....I CAN DO IT!!!! Thank you!

[@BuildsWithV]

I’m so happy to hear that, glad I could help. Thanks for the comment and for watching 🙏

[@JoeSmith16659]

Do you need to buy the thermal paste separately?

[@BuildsWithV]

No it comes with thermal paste.

[@JoeSmith16659]

Thanks

[@callmedel1133]

Okay so I get this water cooler tmr and I'm trying to see if I get how to install it. This is what I got from watching the video like 20 times. Let me know if these steps sound about right. Step 1 - Install your fans to the cool master Step 2 - Put all your cables to the back Step 3 - Clean and apply the new thermal paste Step 4 - Install your CPU block Step 5 - Connect the RGB cable to your rbg_led_2(that's the name for my motherboard) Step 6 - Connect the fan splitters to cha_fan and run them down where the GPU is at. Step 7 - Connect fans to the splitters Step 8 - Connect all 3 RGBs to the RGB cable from step 5 and match the arrows. Step 9 - Plug in the cpu block to fan hub (CPU_Fan2)

[@BuildsWithV]

Sounds perfect 🙏 Thanks for watching

[@callmedel1133]

@@BuildsWithV no problem. Thank you for this video. I will be subbing and I might have questions when I’m installing it lol😭

[@callmedel1133]

@@BuildsWithV how would i change the color? I have a asrock b550am gaming

[@carolynmanson9655]

what do you do if your rgb connector is already taken

[@BuildsWithV]

You will need another rgb splitter or rgb hub. I’d recommend a hub at that point.

[@carolynmanson9655]

@@BuildsWithV ok thanks

[@problem.vfx.]

hey thanks but what about the cables who are attached with the fan?

[@Juha1987]

Really helpful video. Never thought I’d manage installing it myself but this is really clear. Does it make a difference if the hoses attached to the pump are positioned at the bottom, instead of at the side?

[@BuildsWithV]

I’m glad I could help 😊 they can be at the bottom but I’d recommend at the top if possible. That way any air that gets inside the pump can easily escape. But I’ve had bottom and top and had no issues with either so might be okay.

[@crazykid45327]

do you need those two brackets that didn't come with the cooler for the am4 socket? I've watched other videos and they didn't mention having to buy separate brackets

[@BuildsWithV]

Those brackets come pre installed on every am4 motherboard. I mentioned it because many other coolers (including the stock amd coolers) don’t use those brackets which means many people dispose them. So if they are upgrading their cooler they may or may not have those brackets. If the motherboard is brand new then you don’t need to worry about that.

[@lolsloppy]

lmao 13:39 is when you realized the brackets were facing the wrong way

[@BuildsWithV]

😂😂😂 Very true.

[@Voidknight45]

Not gonna lie this help a lot

[@Ernest-Khalimov.]

You are LEGEND man ! you are lifesaver !

[@chaosoflight3792]

i only put 6 screws thought were enough, i mean the upper case screws not the fans ones

[@ChrisDMReloaded]

i have a problem with this cooler. every time i open a game , the air coming from the fans sounds a lot louder (like a jet turbine) and then it stops and it makes that sound again from time to time . why does that happen? . i didn't install the cooler , a friend of mine did it . Also , would the GPU have to do with that sound too?

[@amgnico]

Awesome I bought this AIO too

[@RockingRobby505]

This helped a lot , thanks man

[@cheezy69]

Place the aio in the front as intake and the other two should be one in the top and one in the back, ur pc would look so much better

[@paolobasile6799]

Luckily at 13:40 you finally switched the orientation of those brackets...I kept looking at them and it looked really weird :-)

[@MostPowerfulGames]

I bought one of these, but the part (4 pin cable) that connects to the power supply, my source is full modular, and the cable is different, I can't connect.