Enermax ELC 120 All In One liquid cooler

First of all, i would like to thank DotaTech IT Enterprise for giving me the chance to play with Enermax new AIO (All in One) liquid cooler, ELC 120. Different from custom water cooling system, Enermax ELC 120 combined pump, reservoir and water block together and achieve a decent cooling performance. Why use AIO liquid cooler? Much more quiet and decent performance compare to huge air cooler and maintenance free compare to custom water cooling system.

There are 2 version of the ELC120, (ELC120-TA and ELC120-TB). TA version comes with LED fan and TB version comes with non-LED fan. In this review we are using ELC120-TA LED version. Currently only ELC120-TA is available with our local dealer as below :

- Lingloong (DotaTech IT)
- Zhen^wei (IdealTech)
- Yoongkeen (IdealTech)
- APES.my

OFFICIAL LINK : Enermax ELC 120

UNBOXING :

Big box


Packaging


AIO cooler (Block + Radiator)


120mm radiator


Adjustable FEP tubing


Copper plate base with pre-applied thermal paste


2x Enermax T.B. Apollish 120mm (BLUE)


Adjustable fan speed
Silent : 800-1500RPM
Performance : 1500-1800RPM
Overclocked : 1800-2200RPM


This post has been edited by unequalteck: May 2 2013, 10:16 PM

Accessories :
1x Intel 775/1156/1155/1366/2011 bracket
1x AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/FM1/FM2 bracket
1x Universal backplate
4x Backplate Nut
8x Fan screw
4x Case screw
4x Bracket screw
4x Intel LGA2011 Bracket screw
1x Molex to 2x 4pin
2x Rubber


Water block with "ENERMAX"


Universal backplate


Intel bracket





INSTALLATION :
Install the fan to the radiator with the long screw.


Install the radiator to the rear fan mount.


Backplate mounted with the nut screw.


Screw the waterblock with these screws.


The push fan on radiator is temporary removed for easier installation of block

FINISHING :
Done installation!



Running!

TESTING :

- Max fan speed set at 1800RPM with PWM function (most acceptable noise level)
- Ambient temperature around 34°c
- Idle temperature ( web surfing, CPU-Z, Realtemp-GT )
- Full load temperature ( Prime95 blend test )
- No other fan as intake/exhaust
- Closed casing


Testbed :
Intel i5 2500k Sandy Bridge LGA1155
ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev3.0
GSkill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600Mhz 4GBx2
Corsair Carbide 400R Mid Tower ATX casing
Corsair TX650M PSU

@3.3Ghz ( Idle )

MIN temp : 32°C
MAX temp : 50°C
AVE temp : 35-36°C

@3.3Ghz ( Full )

MIN temp : 32°C
MAX temp : 58°C
AVE temp : 51-52°C

@4.5Ghz ( Idle )

MIN temp : 34°C
MAX temp : 51°C
AVE temp : 37-38°C

@4.5Ghz ( Full )

MIN temp : 33°C
MAX temp : 76°C
AVE temp : 65-67°C

Comparison :
Do take note that these results took under different ambient temperature. All the fan is under PWM controlled.

Non-Overclock


Overclocked



CONCLUSION :
With the pricing at RM299, the cooler did decent job in cooling down even overclocked processor. It's performance still left behind Thermalright Silverarrow since it only using a single 120mm radiator. However, when it comes to installation difficulty and clearance issue, Enermax ELC 120 is the clear winner. Most of the casing is compatible with this cooler since it used only single 120mm fan mount, you don't have to worry about top, side panel or ram clearance issue. Besides, the pre-applied thermal paste seems not so effective in transmitting the heat.

PROS :
- Silent operation
- Compatibility with most casing
- Maintenance free
- Easy installation
- Adjustable fan speed

CONS :
- LED only come in blue color. Cannot switch off LED.
- Lower performance than giant heatsink
- Pre-applied thermal paste on the block

This post has been edited by unequalteck: May 2 2013, 08:35 PM

Nice review. Like it when it come to pictures

Seems gonna get another fan since cant change led color

thanks!
yea, local dealer only brought in the LED version haha

nice review bro....thumbs up...

the radiator fin look much better then corsair h60 which i bought last time with some bent fin...

i got problem a bit during the installation of the radiator to the casing

Thanks bro

Hmm this one is depend on luck I think haha

What's the problem? The pull side is a little difficult to install.

the screw hole at the rear case is too large for the cooler screw to fit in....need to find washer in order to fit the screw