Final words and conclusion

What we did like:

The Aquagate Mini R120 is a very good product all things considered. It performs very well for its price and is easy to install and work with especially for a watercooling unit. It is compact and simple, so most people won’t have a problem installing or using it. Although it cannot rival high end watercooling solutions, it is better than most air cooling solutions therefore it makes a great solution for someone wishing to cool their processor more efficiently without the hassles generally associated with high end watercooling units.

What we did not like:

While the pre-assembled system is generally a good idea, it may not be a good idea for people who will find the hoses being too short or interfering with other components. The hoses appear to be short enough to not allow the placement of the radiator at the front of large full tower cases, such as Lian-Li and Coolermaster full tower cases. Of course you could install the radiator at the rear of the case where the exhaust fans are, however many cases do not have a 120mm exhaust hole at the rear. Even though the cooler is quiet if you adjust the fan speed via the rheostat, there is a certain amount of pump noise so it may not appeal to those users who want a totally silent system.

Who would we recommend it to:

We feel that the Aquagate Mini R120 from Coolermaster is a very successful product; it performs better than most air coolers, costs less than most watercooling kits and is rather simple to use. It is an excellent product for those who want something better than simple air cooling but cheaper and less complex than advanced watercooling. Most enthusiasts and casual overclockers will enjoy this product very much.

Considering the above, we believe that the Aquagate Mini R120 from Coolermaster is definitely worthy of our Editor’s Choice Award.

What do these awards mean?

The average price of the Aquagate Mini R120 is 80$ in the USA at the time of this review.