Vertical Heatsinks are without a doubt the logical choice when it comes to PC cooling but*we have been using AIOs in computers for a number of reasons, it is for higher overclocking ability and lower noise (Subjective) and it is also a lot easier to install.
AIO Liquid Coolers like the Deepcool Maelstrom 120 and 240 and the 120K are more of entry level options.*The Captain 120
The Captain 120 is a bit dearer at 99SGD than the Maelstrom 120 at 79SGD but it comes with a stronger pump and it also looks EPIC
Deepcool is not exactly a old name in Singapore nor is it new as it has been in the stores for some time now but I have always been impressed with their coolers.
Their coolers usually offer exceptional value, great performance with the noise profile of a Noctua. The Deepcool Lucifer actually colored me impressed due to how silent it was and it’s ability to run passive even when I overclocked my LGA1366 Xeon Hexa-core CPU
It looks very nice indeed what with the “arc reactor” center I would call it.*The base comes with thermal paste pre applied. I am usually not a fan of them and am not this round either as the thermal paste they have applied on it is too dry making it a real PITA to clean off.
The radiator remains the same as the Maelstrom 240 I have reviewed before. The mounting is also exactly the same as the Maelstrom 240 apart from a few differences for LGA115x/1366 and AMx platform mountings
The fan also remains the same with the excellent sleeving I’ve seen on the Maelstrom 240
Specifications
Main system Dimensions89.0X65.4X76.0mmRadiator Dimensions154X120X27mmRadiator MaterialAluminumFan Dimensions120X120X25mmFan Speed600±200-2200±10%RPMFan Air Flow91.12CFM(MAX)Fan Air Pressure3.71mmH2O(MAX)Fan Life Expectancy100000 hoursFan Noise Level17.6～39.3dB(A)Fan Bearing TypeFDB（Fluid Dynamic Bearing）Fan Connector4PinFan Rated Voltage12VDCFan Rated Current0.24±10%A(MAX)Fan Power Consumption2.88WPump Life Expectancy120000 hoursPump Connector3PinPump Operating Voltage6~19VDCPump Rated Voltage12VDCPump*Speed3400±150RPMPump Load Current0.23±10%A(MAX)Pump Power Consumption2.76WNet Weight840±10gTesting
The rig we’re using for this review consists of these parts :
Intel ASUS X99 Platform
- Intel i7-5930K
- ASUS X99 Pro
- 4 X 8GB*Crucial 2133 CL15
- Plextor M6e 256GB
- FSP PT 1200
It is placed under full load with prime95 Small FFT and it is in a Silverstone FT05*with a Sapphire R9 270X Toxic. It is tested also with side panels attached and the standard dual 180mm fans in the bottom and the AIO*on the top. It should at least be very realistic by simulating*an actual machine’s conditions
With a radiator*it is no surprise it is louder than the Deepcool Maelstrom 240*but it is quite good even compared to the 240, actually frankly, I was expecting 70 degrees C.
So it really blew off my expectations and it almost wipes the floor with the Cooler Master’s Nepton 140XL but that makes an impressive racket so I’d buy the Captain 120 any day over the Nepton 140XL and mind you, the Nepton 140XL is priced almost the same as the Maelstrom 240
Conclusion
The Captain 120 performs well as an 120 AIO. It is also cheap compared to the Nepton 140XL which is a 140 AIO and it’s also 30$ on top of it. It is also very easy to install.
It looks excellent and*functions well but I have a sneaking suspicion that the Maelstrom 120 may perform similarly. I will never know because I’ve never had a Maelstrom 120. Maybe the Captain 240 performs better than the Maelstrom 240 due to having a better pump but I’ll never know either unless I get a Captain 240.
Recommended? Yes definitely. If you’re building a new computer and only needs a 120 AIO this is my recommendation!
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