Salsiccia Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 So my upgrade from non-RGB H100i to H100i RGB Platinum is going very well, all up and running and very happy with the result. Have just discovered that I have 1 more 120mm slot in my case that needs a fan. I thought it was a 140mm when planning the build, turns out its a 120mm !! My first thought was - Simple, pick up another 3xML-120 pack which gives me a spare LNP and Hub as well as 2 spare fans. In the back of my mind though when putting in the new cooler was the slight regret that I should have gone for the 115 RGB as I can easily fit a 280mm rad where the 240 is now. So now I'm thinking maybe I get the bigger cooler now and then re-deploy one of the ML-120s from the current cooler. That option will then give me 2 spare coolers. The old non-RGB one and the recently installed 100i Platinum, and a handful of fans. Decisions Decisions !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjgodin Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Wow, at this point, I think I'd just go the extra ML fan route and perhaps even pick up 1 vs. a 3 pack. That said unless you really think you'll have use for the extra fans. The H100i RGB Platinum is a great cooler, so unless you are trying to cool an i9 - I don't think I'd worry about moving up to the 280mm. Easy to get caught in the upgrade cycle and while you may have use for extra fans, having a use for multiple extra coolers - may be less likely. Unless you are considering additional PC builds. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsiccia Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Hi Tony, Thanks for your comments. I think you're right - the extra fan is probably the smart answer. My problem is I am an upgrade tragic and once I'm in the zone I kind of "go hard or go home" !!! My local supplier doesn't stock single RGB ML-120s. They can get them, but its order only. They have the 3 packs in stock. I don't like to wait when I'm in this mood !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjgodin Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I hear you. Go 3 or go home! There's always an upgrade down the road, that may require those 2 extra fans. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsiccia Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 So true. This upgrade came very close to including a new motherboard (and therefore CPU) just so I could add Corsair RGB RAM. (Currently I'm on DDR3 and RGB RAM means DDR4) And a new case because now with all this bling I want to show off the inside of the case as well, which means I need an inverted layout case (PC is to the left of my desk so I need a right windowed case). Also currently wrestling with getting a new PCI-Ex USB3 card to get recognised so it will talk to my new Card reader that I also decided I needed now ! It never ends ! Its a good thing I have a good relationship with my local PC parts supplier - they love me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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