One other AIO watercooling equipment take a look at, this time from MSI. The model has despatched us a replica of its newest MAG CoreLiquid i360. As a reminder, that is an AIO collection that was initially offered in July 2024. So we’ll see if this one holds up and is price your cash!
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With this new vary, the model is providing a complete of 4 kits, in 240 mm and 360 mm variations. By way of colors, we are able to count on white and black variations. There will likely be no intermediate fashions in 280 mm, for instance, and no small fashions in 120 mm.
In all circumstances, MSI has indicated that it’s providing very sensible AIOs for set up. Firstly, there are multi-socket mounting arms on the pump. This implies we don’t have to vary them relying on the platform on which we have to mount our equipment. Subsequent, the followers are related in collection, which limits the variety of connections to be managed within the case, whereas a cable cowl on the facet enhances the aesthetic look of the entire unit.
As for the equipment, they’re neatly offered on a plastic tray. Clearly, it’s not simply neat and tidy, it’s sensible too. You don’t find yourself with a mess of re-sealable sachets.
The corporate additionally boasts {that a} pump mounted above the chilly plate improves efficiency. It additionally factors out that one of these meeting reduces vibrations throughout operation, in contrast with kits the place the pump is mounted straight within the pipes or radiator. In any case, it’s marketed as “ultra-efficient” by the model.
As for the air flow, the model states that it makes use of “dynamic loop” bearings to scale back friction, noise and put on as a lot as doable.
Lastly, at processor stage, the pump unit options an enlarged chilly plate with a diameter of fifty mm. This can fully cowl the IHS of Ryzen and Intel Core I processors on socket LGA-1700. In any other case, to make sure most warmth switch, there are 0.1 mm micro-fins, which can be utilized in massive numbers to extend the change floor with the liquid circulating on the within.
All that’s left is to speak about costs, with the AIO beginning at €130, though it’s usually offered for round €140. The 240 mm model will likely be extra inexpensive: between €100 and €110, whereas there will likely be no additional value for the white color.
