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Hardware Review: Cooling
A Liquid Cooling Solution Review: Coolermaster Aquagate Mini R120

Specifications

Test Setup:

Components & Installation

Aquagate Installed
Fig. 3 ... Aquagate Installed

Judging from the way this is designed I mounted the pump/waterblock unit facing the rear of the motherboard since I will be mounting the radiator on the inside of the case in the place of the stock 120MM exhaust fan. I quickly discovered that due to the cases design this resulted in the hoses being way too long. After some thought I turned the pump/block around to face the other way and the hoses were plenty long enough (Approx 12" each) for me to mount the radiator/fan assembly.

Bottom of Waterblock
Fig. 4 ... Bottom of Waterblock

The bottom side of the pump/waterblock assembly has a nice finish to it. Not the best and certainly not a mirror finish but has a smooth appearance. Lapping would probably help a lot but I chose to install everything all stock. The hoses are black rubber and very flexible.

Location of Exhaust Fan
Fig. 5 ... Location of Exhaust Fan

In the picture above you can see the location of the exhaust fan which I have already removed. This is my target for the radiator/fan assembly.