Overall and Final Verdict
My experience with the Seidon was a mixed bag. On one hand, I loved the performance and the installation was quick and easy. But with everything up and running our pump was a little too noisy for our taste. We do our testing on an open air test bench so the noise is exaggerated, an enclosed case would be much better but still not perfect. I’m still excited about the Seidon simply because it’s not the same old design from the main OEM’s that we typically see. That is why the installation was a nice change and easy to do. My only nip pick here is that I would love to see the mounting brackets have a black finish to match the pump; the chrome finish is nice but stands out more than it needs to. This is especially noticeable considering how much they worked on giving the top of the pump a stylish look and even an LED that lets you know when it’s up and running.
So what about the price? We typically see 240mm water cooling kits ranging from $120 to $140 but it’s not like Cooler Master to stick with what everyone else is doing. The Seidon 240M can be found for $99.99 or less, considerably less than the competition. This actually puts it in the same price range as a few of the 120mm coolers, especially kits that come with a push/pull fan setup. The extra surface area that the 240mm radiator affords you is a much better pick and can also be run in a push pull configuration if you would like.
What does it all mean when it’s put together? Well the great price makes up for the noisier than normal pump and its great performance is the icing on the cake. The next time you are in the market for a cooling solution the Seidon 240M is going to make your choice much easier. Why go with a 120mm cooler when you could get twice the radiator (unless it won’t fit in your case of course).
