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Corey H.

Corey H.

Joined on 08/04/16

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Most Favorable Review

Another Solid AIO from Corsair

Corsair Hydro Series, H150i PRO RGB, 360mm. 3 X 120mm ML PWM Fans, Advanced RGB Lighting & Fan Control w/ Software. Liquid CPU Cooler. CW-9060031-WW. Support: Intel 2066, AMD AM4.
Corsair Hydro Series, H150i PRO RGB, 360mm. 3 X 120mm ML PWM Fans, Advanced RGB Lighting & Fan Control w/ Software. Liquid CPU Cooler. CW-9060031-WW. Support: Intel 2066, AMD AM4.

Pros: - Appears well built - Plenty of hose length - Long screws provided for up to 6 fans mounted

Cons: - The "RGB" advertised in the product name is a lot less than you might think

Overall Review: I have been running a Corsair H110i in my old system for ~4 years prior to this purchase and have had no complaint. So I was quite willing to revisit Corsair when planning a new build. I am currently running a Ryzen 9 3950X at 4.2 GHz across all 16 cores at 36-38 C idle and I think the peak temperature I have seen is 72-74 C. Not the most impressive numbers, but well within the thermal range I would like the CPU to stay within (keep in mind, I decided to go with a graphite based thermal pad over high performance thermal paste and am likely losing some cooling performance there). This is in a Fractal Design Define R6, which may not have the greatest air flow through the front mounted radiator. I am running this with the included 3x Corsair ML120 PWM as push on the radiator and an additional 3x Corsair ML120 Pro RGB as pull on the radiator. The kit includes screws and washers to mount fans in both push and pull (i.e. up to 6 fans). I am very happy with the performance and sound levels and would both recommend and consider buying again. Regarding the "RGB" aspect of this product though, the RGB on the pump is okay, nothing too fancy. The included 3x Corsair ML120 PWM have no RGB. So, if you are very concerned with aesthetics and lighting this is not a particularly "wow" inducing kit.

Most Critical Review

Good Drive so far, but... buyer beware

SAMSUNG 860 EVO Series 2.5" 2TB SATA III Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-76E2T0B/AM
SAMSUNG 860 EVO Series 2.5" 2TB SATA III Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-76E2T0B/AM

Pros: - Performs well thus far - Expected to have a decent life

Cons: - Need to be very careful about the Market Place sellers

Overall Review: Now that I have both the 2TB and 4TB Samsung 860 EVO drives are ordered I have no complaints thus far and am satisfied with their performance. The drives are listed under the /AM model number denoting American market drive and therefore US based warranty coverage and support. I ordered a 2TB 860 EVO directly, this came without incident. I ordered a 4TB 860 EVO through one of the Market Place sellers. They shipped me first a OEM drive and then an EU drive, both which have negative warranty implications compared to the 5 year US serviceable warranty advertised on the product page. Basically, while a great drive and I would be again, you really need to be careful about what is advertised vs. what is sent to you. 5 egg product. 1-2 egg buying experience here. I think more should be done to protect the would be purchasers on this site (for example, as I now know, the Market Place seller I bought from has a sub 90% product accuracy rating).

Good Fans, Could Use Fewer Wires

CORSAIR ML120 PRO RGB, 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation RGB LED PWM Fan, CO-9050076-WW. 3-Pack with Lighting Node PRO.
CORSAIR ML120 PRO RGB, 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation RGB LED PWM Fan, CO-9050076-WW. 3-Pack with Lighting Node PRO.

Pros: - Pretty quiet - Provides a nice light - Appears to move a good amount of air

Cons: - Two wires, one for LED and one for fan PWM

Overall Review: First, I would likely buy these again. Second, the Lighting Node is necessary (and useful) for managing the LEDs on these fans with the Corsair iCUE software. You will also need a Corsair Commander Pro in order to manage the fan speed using the Corsair iCUE software. In my experience this works pretty well and while there is a cost here, it is nice to have a software interface for controlling through the OS. If I could make one improvement it would be to have a single connector to control both the RGB and fan speed off a single header, so long as using Corsair products, and then having a universal adapter / pigtail. This would make wiring simpler.

Easy to Work With Case

Fractal Design Define R6 USB-C Blackout Brushed Aluminum/Steel ATX Silent Modular Tempered Glass Window Mid Tower Computer Case
Fractal Design Define R6 USB-C Blackout Brushed Aluminum/Steel ATX Silent Modular Tempered Glass Window Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: - Plenty of space - Relatively simple design - Quiet - Includes dust filters - Fits 360mm radiators - Drive mounts work quite well

Cons: - Cannot fit optical drive with 360 mm radiator front or top mounted None, I am extremely satisfied with this product. Makes cable management too simple.

Overall Review: I have been building computers, as an enthusiast and once as an employee of a small business, since 2005. I have worked with many cases over the years. Computer cases have come a really long way and I am extremely satisfied with this case. I am running a Corsair H150i front mounted with push / pull fans. I took the front shroud part and moved it back to be even with the motherboard tray. I am really happy with how open the space is. There are lots of rubber grommets for cable pass through. As someone who has worked with numerous economy cases and old designs such CM Stacker 932 (custom modded fire cable management); CM HAF X, HAF, and HAF XB EVO; and many others I must say this has been the easiest experience by far when it comes to managing cables and keeping a clean organized build from the front. (Granted, many new cases allow for this.) This case was an absolute pleasure to build with, and if I have a situation where it makes sense to use one again I certainly will.

Cool and Quiet

CORSAIR ML140 PRO RGB, 140mm Premium Magnetic Levitation RGB LED PWM Fan, CO-9050078-WW. 2-Pack with Lighting Node PRO.
CORSAIR ML140 PRO RGB, 140mm Premium Magnetic Levitation RGB LED PWM Fan, CO-9050078-WW. 2-Pack with Lighting Node PRO.

Pros: - Corners have rubber vibration dampening - RGB LEDs look good - Quiet and move a good amount of air - Solid construction - Works well with Corsair iCUE software

Cons: - Two wires, one for power and one for LED, would prefer single wire

Overall Review: I would certainly buy again, at least assuming these last a good long time. Thus far happy with the first month of ownership. I do wish that they maybe used a single proprietary cable that could control speed and lighting for use with the Corsair Commander Pro or Lighting Node and then have a pig tail for those who want to use non-Corsair fan control. The reason for this is if you have a build with many fans the two wires per fan are a lot to deal with wiring wise.

Cool and Quiet

CORSAIR ML140 PRO RGB, 140mm Premium Magnetic Levitation RGB LED PWM Fan, CO-9050077-WW. Single Pack.
CORSAIR ML140 PRO RGB, 140mm Premium Magnetic Levitation RGB LED PWM Fan, CO-9050077-WW. Single Pack.

Pros: - Corners have rubber vibration dampening - RGB LEDs look good - Quiet and move a good amount of air - Solid construction - Works well with Corsair iCUE software

Cons: - Two wires, one for power and one for LED, would prefer single wire

Overall Review: I would certainly buy again, at least assuming these last a good long time. Thus far happy with the first month of ownership. I do wish that they maybe used a single proprietary cable that could control speed and lighting for use with the Corsair Commander Pro or Lighting Node and then have a pig tail for those who want to use non-Corsair fan control. The reason for this is if you have a build with many fans the two wires per fan are a lot to deal with wiring wise.

seller reviews
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Product Delivered on Time and as Described.

This is my first time using the NewEgg Marketplace. My experience is a very mixed bag. The product from this vendor, PlatinumMicro came on time and as described. I ordered a Innovation Cooling Graphite Thermal Pad from them. My experience from another vendor has been a nightmare. So, while I have not had to deal with PlatinumMicro's customer service, and probably only know enough about them to warrant a 3 or 4 egg review (being average), they are by comparison to my other experience phenomenal! 5 egg review for them then! Keep up the good work!

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Sent wrong item twice, I am done!

I would not recommend this seller. The seller has listed a Samsung 860 EVO 4 TB SSD under model number: MZ-76E4T0B/AM. The B/AM is important as it means: 1) retail box, and 2) 5 year warranty serviced by Samsung in the USA. The seller has now sent me a MZ-76E4T0E. This is an OEM drive. As far as I can tell these are only covered by a 3 year, instead of the 5 listed on the product description page. I contacted NewEgg and the seller, returned the item, and got a second drive. The seller sent me a second drive in exchange, this time with model number MZ-76E4T0B/EU. This is a retail box and European drive. I called Samsung USA Support and confirmed that the serial number is an EU serial. This means that as a US customer I would have to service the SSD through Switzerland for warranty service. (This time the warranty is 5 years, just on the wrong continent.) I am done with the seller and have requested a full refund.

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