thermaltake 2.0 pro vs 3.0 pro

je4444

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Anyone know the differences in the thermaltake 2.0 pro and the 3.0 pro. I'm planning on replacing the fans with some noctua fans so is it even worth it?
 

EcoMCG

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I would get the 3.0 Pro. Because it's a lot more quieter than the 2.0 pro. The 3.0 is 20.0 dBA and the 2.0 is 27.38 dBA. The 3.0 is also a lot more easier to install into a case, there is a lot of specs that outplay the 2.0.

Pros and Cons on the 3.0:

Pros

Will fit in the majority of cases with 120mm rear exhausts
Offers excellent performance for the small form factor
Fans offer excellent level of cooling performance
Simple and easy mount
4 pin PWM splitter if you have only one CPU PWM header
Flexible tubing
Fully braided pump cable
50mm Thick-rad

Cons

Fans are too loud at 1000RPM, should start at lower speed like 600/800RPM
Quite pricey considering for the same money can get you a Cooler Master Seidon 240M or 15% less gets you a Corsair H80i, Thermaltake could consider a slight price reduction
Fans aren’t sleeved all the way to the motor

Pros and cons on the 2.0:

Pros:

Great performance
Quiet operation
Hoses are very flexible
180° swivel fittings on water block
Little to no maintenance


Cons:

Installation was a little tricky
Thick radiator core may interfere with memory/tall components at top of case



 

je4444

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I don't care if the fans are loud because I will be replacing them with noctua fans. I'm placing this inside a cooler master elite 130 so a 240m rad won't fit and I don't prefer the corsair because the thermaltake has the double thick rad and out performs the corsair.
 

EcoMCG

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I didn't tell you to get a corsair cooler. I was just comparing both of them to give you an easier sight on which one to pick.
 

je4444

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I understand that and I was just giving you my reasoning on why I'd prefer a thermealtake pro I just didnt know if the 3.0 had any major differences from the 2.0 besides the fans
 

EcoMCG

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Then yes the 3.0 has major differences.