MSI MEG Coreliquid S360 AIO Liquid Cooler Review

1. MSI MEG Coreliquid S3602. Test Results3. Closing Thoughts4. View All Pages

To summarise, all-out and noise-restricted cooling performance from the MSI MEG Coreliquid S360 is strong.

Typically, we saw cooling and package power performance only slightly behind that of Corsair’s H150i Elite LCD and Thermaltake’s Toughliquid Ultra 360 LCD-equipped AIOs. The noise output levels were the same too.

The supplementary waterblock fan on MSI’s unit seems to be of little importance when balanced against its noise output. But it can have a small benefit to VRM or possibly M.2 SSD temperatures depending on your specific motherboard.

Cooling control through MSI’s software is generally good, albeit with some minor limitations. As usual, though, Corsair really has set the standard when it comes to software with iCUE and it is difficult for MSI to compete with that fully-fledged, mature ecosystem.

Of course, some of the much cheaper 360mm AIOs outshine MSI’s MEG Coreliquid S360 from a performance value perspective, but they don’t offer the screen or waterblock fan or dedicated software control that some buyers may be looking for.

Aesthetics of MSI’s cooler are good, provided you’re happy with an absolutely humongous pump block unit that engulfs your entire CPU area. That IPS screen works well and is functionally easy to use through MSI’s software.

I am, however, disappointed by the lack of RGB lighting for MSI’s fans. I think it’s fair to assume that users spending £250 on a liquid cooler with the superfluous bling of a 2.4” IPS display will also want some flashy RGB lights. Having lighting with the option to turn it off should be the default position for a £250 AIO cooler.

Overall, MSI has done a reasonable job with the MEG Coreliquid S360 AIO liquid cooler. Noise-efficient cooling performance is good, the screen works well, and the 60mm waterblock fan offers flexibility. There is stiff competition at this uber-high price point – notably from Corsair’s H150i Elite LCD – but the MSI MEG Coreliquid S360 is worthy of consideration.

You can buy the MEG Coreliquid S360 for £249.95 from Overclockers UK HERE.

Pros:

• Good, noise-efficient cooling performance.
• Massive 2.4” IPS display works well.
• 60mm waterblock fan may be very useful in some installation scenarios.
• MSI Center software control works well.
• Easy, clean installation and cable management.

Cons:

• Oversized pump block unit could cause interference.
• Performance gain from the 60mm waterblock fan is minimal.
• Non-RGB fans.
• Very expensive.

KitGuru says: If you are looking for a high-performance, screen-equipped AIO liquid cooler, MSI’s MEG Coreliquid S360 is worthy of consideration.

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