MSI MAG CoreLiquid I360 CPU Cooler Review

Conclusion

Conclusion

Overall, the MSI CoreLiquid I360 is a well designed liquid cooling solution, and it has enough cooling potential to tame an Intel i9-14900K. That’s a hot-running processor, and this CPU cooler was able to keep it cool enough to maintain its full performance under our heaviest workloads. Lesser coolers would have seen some of our benchmark scores drop.

When compared to the E360, the new I360 is the better performing cooler. Even when using the same fans at the same speeds, the new I360 kept our i9-14900K CPU 2.6 degrees cooler. That’s a big difference for two otherwise similar AIOs. Add on the I360’s more striking pump block aesthetic, and it is the clear winner if you are choosing between both coolers.

While we may not like the look of this cooler’s “UNI Bracket”, we do see its perks. With pre-installed fans and a pre-installed bracket, this AIO is incredibly easy to install. That said, using separate Intel and AMD brackets would have resulted in a better looking CPU cooler. While we appreciate the time and material saving nature of the “UNI Bracket”, it doesn’t take long to instal a new bracket, and aesthetic considerations should be critical for a product with a “double-sided Infinity Mirror” as a primary feature.

Another thing that we will say is that we love how MSI has pre-installed this cooler’s fans and have provided users with a neat-looking cable cover. This is a great addition that makes the I360 feel like a more premium product.

Overall, the MSI CoreLiquid I360 is a solid CPU cooler. It performs markedly better than its predecessor and it also has a much better looking pump/block combo. If it can handle an Intel i9-14900K, it can handle anything with a lower TDP with ease. As such, this is a cooler that is worthy of our seal of approval.

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