In our MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review content, we look at the general characteristics, temperature values and gaming performance of this three-fan liquid cooling.
Liquid coolers are now much more accessible and standardized. We can say that many models that we used to see only in overclocking videos are now gaining more space in the market. MSI, one of the strongest brands on the hardware side, is one of the companies that focuses on both affordability and performance with its liquid coolers. Now let’s use for a long time MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review Let’s look at the performance of this liquid cooling in its content.
MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review
First of all, I have been using this model for a long time. I switched to the new system in January and I’ve been using all the pieces I’ve collected since then extensively. I can say that I wanted to follow such a path because I think that the long use and user experience side is more important than synthetic tests in this type of hardware.
I am using i9 13900K as processor, so I used this cooler in LGA 1700 socket. Of course, the box contains all the necessary equipment for both Intel and AMD systems. It has full support from AM2 to AM4 platform or LGA 1150 series to 1700. You can also take a look at the socket list from the technical table below. I tested it with Intel i9 13900K processor model in 1700 socket.
MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review
The MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 is conventionally 120mm wide and 27mm thick. As the name suggests, it has a length of 394 mm as it has three fans. This model is also available in a two-fan version with a length of 274 mm. In other words, you can choose one of the two models according to both your bleacher size and your equipment.
Another point we should mention before we move on to testing and other features is the V2 phrase in its name. This cooler is a revamped version of the same series. In fact, MSI has implemented different applications such as one-to-one change on this side, namely during the release period. We can say that the noisy model has been renewed and made more stable.
MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review
If we go back to the contents of the box, apart from the pump and radiator part, of course, there are socket apparatus and three 120 mm ARGB fans. Each fan rotates at 500 to 2000 RPM. These four-pin fans also have PWM support. If your motherboard has this support, you plug it into the PWM pins, otherwise you plug it into the classic pins.
Of course, if you are using the bios or overclocking program, you can use it at any value in this range. I usually used it at 1200 RPM. Of course, the higher this rev, the higher the sound level classically. This noise is much more tolerable when you use it at 50-60% levels. Using ball bearings, these fans reach 21.63 CFM at the lowest speed and 78.73 CFM at the highest air flow.
In the radiator part, aluminum structure is used in a classical way. The water cooling pipes of this radiator, which has a length of 394 mm, have a length of 400 mm. When we come to the pump part using ceramic bearings, we see a rotation value of 4200 RPM. The noise level of this pump, which has a power consumption of 4W, is stated as 18 dBA.
The cold plate part of the pump is made entirely of copper. On the top, of course, we see the MSI logo with ARGB feature. This cover part can also rotate as you wish. In other words, no matter where you bring the radiator pipes from, you can turn the cover so that the logo can be seen from any angle.
MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review
It is possible to have a setup confusion in liquid coolers until the magnetic versions that we have seen recently come. In this model, you connect the fans and lighting with the classic parallel connections. At this point, of course, it is very important to make the motherboard connections. Many users may experience sound and voltage problems because they make these connections incorrectly.
On the other hand, MSI has included a patch cable to solve the sound problem in the box contents. It is very important that you connect it because it gives a significant reduction in volume. Since there were classical parts in the first assembly, I did the liquid cooling assembly without looking. Then, when I noticed this piece in the box contents, I had to open the case and put it back on. I must say that the difference is quite large. This piece, called the Noise Reducer, manages to greatly reduce the sound coming out of the case.
Before going through the testing phase, of course, let’s share the system details. As I mentioned above, we used the Intel i9 31900K as the processor. We used MSI PRO Z790-P Wi-Fi model as motherboard and Kingston 16GB DDR5 (5200) model as Ram.
When we come to the tests, of course, we see that the temperatures are at the peak due to the processor difference. In other words, we can say that you will get much better temperature values if you use the middle, middle upper or lower side processors instead of the top model of both Intel and AMD. Both companies consider it appropriate to open the tap all the way, so to speak, in order to achieve records at the highest level of processors such as the 13900K.
MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review
When we look at the Cinebench R23 test, we see that the processor temperature rises to 90-95 degrees. Of course, we can say that the processor temperature reaches almost the upper limit due to the AVX command. So even though it reaches full load in this test, you don’t see such high temperatures on the game side.
On the gaming side, we see that the processor temperature in PUBG: Battlegrounds goes between 45-55 and generally works at 50 degrees. Likewise, Hogwarts Legacy, one of the popular games of the last period, works at an average of 55 degrees. When we move on to games such as Resident Evil 4 Remake, we see that it increases to 60 – 65 degrees. In short, it is possible to say that even when all settings are on ultra and ray tracing is on, it does not go above 65 – 70 degrees and generally works around 55 degrees.
While I was testing, I used it in my own home, which I mentioned at the beginning. In other words, I can say that I tested it as you would use it, not a space assembly. When the room temperature was 25 degrees, the noise ratio did not exceed 30 decibels at sitting distance in AAA games.
Of course, you naturally hear the fan noise more in the render part. Classically, the fan noise is a little higher than some models, especially in times that require high processing power, and it has a quiet performance. Maybe that’s the only point I can criticize.
MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 review
At this point, making the fan settings yourself while the system is idle will allow you to get better results. This is how I make my own adjustments to all the liquid cooling systems I use, and I can get quieter and more efficient results. As a result, I can say that MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R V2 has been a product that I am satisfied with, despite the heavy load on both games and rendering programs during this process.
Technicial Specifications
- Radiator size (mm): 394 x 120 x 27
- Radiator Material: Aluminum
- Number of Fans: 3
- Fan dimensions (mm): 120 x 120 x 25
- Fan airflow: 21.63 ~ 78.73 CFM
- Rated Fan Current: 0.15A
- Fan Power Consumption: 1.8 W
- PWM Mode: Yes
- Cable length (mm): 550 / 350
- Fan Light: ARGB
- Pump Power Consumption: 4.08 W
- Pump Speed: 4200 ±10%RPM
- Intel Socket Support: LGA 1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700 – LGA 1366/2011/2011-3/2066
- AMD Socket Support: AM5/AM4/FM2+/FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 – SocketTR4/sTRX4/SP3