Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White and PL360 Flux White Edition CPU Cooler Review

Conclusion – Two solid CPU coolers from Cooler Master

Today we have been looking at two of Cooler Master’s newest CPU coolers, and both of them have left us impressed, and for different reasons. The MasterLiquid PL360 Flux is amongst the best performing All-in-One CPU liquid coolers that we have tested, and the MasterLiquid 360L Core delivers remarkable levels of cooling performance given its pricing. Both cooler are great options for PC builders, making the question that buyers need to ask themselves “How much do I want to spend?”.

For £109.99, Cooler Master’s new MasterLiquid 360L Core White is a lot more affordable than many other 360mm CPU liquid coolers, and in terms of cooling performance it only remains a handful of degrees hotter than more premium products. At 1500 RPM, the MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB has our overclocked i9-9900K running only 3.5 degrees hotter than EK’s 360mm Nucleus CR360 Lux. Consider the fact that EK’s AIO is around 72% more expensive than the MasterLiquid 360L Core, and its easy to why we are so impressed by Cooler Master’s latest offering. 

With inflation running high and household budgets getting squeezed, Cooler Master’s MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB white is a pleasing sight. It is an aesthetically pleasing cooler, and while it is not as premium looking as some other AIOs, it delivers impressive levels of cooling performance given its pricing and offers users a tonne of lighting options for its asking price.  

Cooler Master’s higher-end MasterLiquid PL360 Flux White Edition CPU cooler is a stronger performer than the MasterLiquid 360L Core White, delivering performance levels that are very similar to EK’s 360mm Nucleus CR360 Lux. This places Cooler Master in a strong position, as you can currently buy a MasterLiquid PL360 Flux White Edition CPU cooler for around £160 in the UK, making it cheaper than EK’s offering. It is another solid CPU cooler from Cooler Master and it has a solid price.

Cooler Master’s MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White CPU cooler is an easy winner of OC3D’s Value for Money Award. While it may not be the best performing CPU cooler on the market, what it does at its price point is phenomenal, and we expect this cooler to sell well for Cooler Master as PC builders attempt to get the most out of their limited budgets. One of the joys of PC building is being able to push for the best value possible with smart component selections. For cooling, the MasterLiquid 360L Core is a CPU cooler that deliver great value for money and is a highly cost-effective alternative to more premium CPU cooling options. As far as AIO CPU liquid coolers go, the MasterLiquid 360L Core is a bargain!

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