All-in-one liquid cooler Thermaltake CL-W416-PL14SW-A 14 cm Black

The Thermaltake TH280 V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync is an all-in-one liquid cooler equipped with two CT140 EX ARGB Sync fans and a 2.1" 480 x 480 resolution LCD industrial cap. It features the MagForce 2.0 quick connect system for faster, more reliable fan assembly and a fully modular design that lets you connect the fans to the AIO with a single cable or use them as individual fans with the provided cables. The TH280 V2 Ultra EX is designed for medium to large chassis that support 280 mm AIO radiators and combines high-resolution display customization with effective 140 mm fan cooling performance.

Advantages

MagForce 2.0 uses enlarged pogo-pin contact pads to improve alignment tolerance and reduce faulty connections when daisy-chaining or connecting fans, simplifying installation. The modular wiring design reduces cable clutter by allowing a single-cable connection to the AIO or separate powering of each fan using the three included cables. The 2.1" LCD with 480 x 480 resolution supports 16.8 million colors for pictures or videos, and the copper base plate with a reliable pump offers efficient heat transfer and continuous coolant circulation without refills under normal use.

Suitable for

• Custom PC builds in medium to large cases that accept 280 mm AIOs
• Systems where synchronized ARGB lighting and motherboard RGB software compatibility are required
• Users who want a customizable LCD on the cooler for images, GIFs or monitoring
• Configurations using 140 mm fans for a balance of airflow and static pressure

Key specifications

• Type: All-in-one liquid cooler
• Fan size: 140 mm (CT140 EX ARGB Sync)
• Fan airflow / static pressure: up to 90.3 CFM / 3.07 mm-H2O
• Noise level: approximately 30.7 dB-A (fan)
• LCD: 2.1" industrial cap, 480 x 480 resolution, 16.8M colors
• Radiator: 280 mm slim radiator (27 mm thickness)
• Base plate: copper
• Compatibility: multiple Intel and AMD sockets (see manufacturer list)
• Modularity: MagForce 2.0 quick connect and three-cable power options

How to use

Install the radiator in a compatible 280 mm mounting location inside a medium or large chassis, secure the pump/block to the CPU according to the provided socket bracket and thermal paste instructions, and connect the CT140 EX ARGB Sync fans either by daisy-chaining with the MagForce 2.0 quick connect system to use a single cable to the AIO, or by powering each fan individually using the three supplied cables. Attach the LCD cap and use TT RGB PLUS 2.0 software or a compatible motherboard RGB utility to upload images, GIFs or to monitor temperatures and fan status.

Recommendations

Use the MagForce 2.0 connections to minimize cable clutter and verify alignment when connecting fans. For stable ARGB control, connect the cooler to a 5V addressable RGB header or install TT RGB PLUS 2.0 software if a motherboard header is not used. Ensure the case supports a 280 mm radiator and that airflow inside the chassis is adequate for optimal cooling performance.