So I'm looking at a new PC build and I'm looking at a few different liquid AIO CPU coolers. On the cooler master side I'm debating between the ML360R or the ML280 Pro. The Pro line has upgraded pumps that have a way longer MTTF time and since this will be my first water cooling adventure I like the idea of a longer component life to prevent links. Anyway, this comparison brought me to Tom's (as most hardware does) but now I'm confused.
According to the ML360R review (https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/coolermaster-masterliquid-ml360r-rgb,5736-2.html), the unit is best in class and it's core temps are 49.6 - 52.4.
According to the ML280 Pro review (https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cooler-master-masterliquid-pro-280-cooler,5059-2.html), the core temps are 43 - 52; I would think that this means the 280 is better than the 360 at cooling but the review says it's just "good cooling".
Both list the same CPU details for testing.
What am I missing?
According to the ML360R review (https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/coolermaster-masterliquid-ml360r-rgb,5736-2.html), the unit is best in class and it's core temps are 49.6 - 52.4.
According to the ML280 Pro review (https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cooler-master-masterliquid-pro-280-cooler,5059-2.html), the core temps are 43 - 52; I would think that this means the 280 is better than the 360 at cooling but the review says it's just "good cooling".
Both list the same CPU details for testing.
What am I missing?