Conclusion and Verdict
When comes to CPU cooling, all-in-one coolers (AIO) are becoming the norm these days, but with so many on the market, choosing the right one can be quite difficult. For me, I prefer an AIO cooler that offers easy installation and assembly. And the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 AIO offers just that (and more).
For starters, the package comes with 3 pre-installed CycloBlade 7 ARGB GEN2 cooling fans which is already mounted on to the radiator. What’s more, these fans are all connected and powered by a single cable for easy installation. You don’t need any RGB or fan controllers … just plug the 4-pin PWM and ARGB cables directly on to the motherboard. Perfect!
As far as specs are concerned, the CPU waterblock features with a high-performance pump with high-quality ceramic bearings and a new water channel design, that operates at speeds up to 3800 RPM. Inside the waterblock, it uses a precise 0.1mm micro-channel design, which absorbs CPU heat more efficiently.
The high-performance 360mm radiator has thickness of 27mm, and is cooled by MSI’s CycloBlade 7 ARGB GEN2 cooling fans, which produces a maximum airflow of around 62.6 CFM and delivers powerful airflow with high static pressure.
At 100% full load, the CPU core temperature of our Intel Core Ultra 9 285K reached a high of between 70 to 89 degrees Celsius, while the CPU package hit a maximum of 90 degrees Celsius. These temperature readings are pretty good for an AIO cooler. So I’m more than pleased with the results.
Since there is no RGB or fan controller required for this AIO, it doesn’t mean you can control it. You can easily do so in the BIOS of the motherboard or via the motherboard’s software such as Asus AURA Sync, ASRock Polychome Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light Sync.
You can buy the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 AIO Cooler for USD $110 from Amazon US – https://amzn.to/4mXV2lV or CAD $155 from Amazon CA – https://amzn.to/3HN9hdy
Final thoughts:
If you’re after an affordable AIO cooler with a minimalist design and subtle RGB lighting, then take a look at the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 AIO CPU Cooler. It comes with 3 pre-installed CycloBlade 7 ARGB GEN2 cooling fans powered by a single cable for assembly, plus it offers good cooling performance at an attractive price.
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