Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB Review

Rating: 7.0.

We have a stack of CPU cooler reviews to look forward to at KitGuru in the coming weeks, plenty of new AIOs and air coolers will be going head-to-head on our new test systems. The latest to feel the heat is a new AIO CPU cooler from Cooler Master. The Master Liquid 360L Core ARGB is a budget 360mm offering with triple 120mm fans, dual-zone ARGB lighting and an extremely low price tag, but will it pass the test on the 7950X? Let’s find out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:00 Intro to the MasterLiquid 360L Core ARG
02:16 Key features and specs
04:35 What’s in the box
05:46 A nice touch for the screws
07:17 RGB cable system
09:23 Taking a closer look at the cooler…
11:35 Up close with the RGB fans
12:41 Quick look at the installation process
14:00 A quick note on performance…
14:40 Performance data
15:59 Closing thoughts

When building a budget system, one piece of hardware that you have plenty of choices with is the CPU cooler. There are tonnes of cheap air coolers and some budget AIOs out there from lesser-known brands, but finding a good quality AIO liquid cooler from a reputable vendor at a good price can be a challenge. This is where Cooler Master comes in with its MasterLiquid Lite series which has always offered good value for money from a trusted brand.

Cooler Master has recently launched a new budget AIO cooler, the MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB looks like it could be the best value of all the L series coolers with both the 240mm and 360mm versions priced very competitively with MSRP prices of under £90 for the 240 and around £105 for the 360. Both versions are also available in black or white colour schemes, so white-themed PC enthusiasts also have another AIO option now.

If the MSRP price of the MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB isn’t enough to tempt you then currently Cooler Master and Amazon are running a sell-out promotion which brings the 360mm SKU down to the same price as the 240, yes that’s under £90 for a 360mm AIO with ARGB lighting from a reputable brand, that’s sounds like exceptional value but only if the cooler has the performance to match right? That’s what we will find out in this review.

Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB features:

• Equipped with a new Cooler Master generation S pump specification with a redesigned copper cold plate as well as boosted water flow and an expanded radiator surface for optimal heat dissipation and cooling.
• Upgraded 120mm Cooler Master ARGB fans delivering optimal radiator airflow and customisable lighting options. Fans feature standard 3-pin 5v ARGB connections and 4-pin PWM fan header connections for quick installation and maximum compatibility.
• Included with the MasterLiquid 360L/240L Core is a tube of Cooler Master Cryofuze premium thermal paste, enough for multiple installations.
• The pump cover has been redesigned with a new minimalist look for a clean modern aesthetic with an ARGB illuminated Cooler Master Halo logo.

MasterLiquid 360L Core Specifications:

• CPU Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156, AM5, AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2+, FM2, FM1
• Radiator Material: Aluminium
• Radiator Dimensions: 394 x 119.6 x 27.2 mm
• Pump Dimensions: 81 x 76 x 47 mm
• Pump MTTF: >70,000 Hours
• Pump Noise Level: 12 dBA (Max)
• Pump Connector: 3-Pin
• Pump Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
• Pump Power Consumption: 96W
• Fan Dimensions (L x W x H): 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Fan Quantity: 3 PCS
• Fan LED Type: ARGB
• Fan Speed: 650-1750 RPM ± 10%
• Fan Airflow: 93 CFM (Max)
• Fan Noise Level: 2 dBA (Max)
• Fan Pressure: 1.86 mmH₂O (Max)
• Fan Bearing Type: Rifle Bearing
• Fan MTTF: >160,000 Hours
• Fan Power Connector: 4-Pin (PWM)
• Fan Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
• Warranty: 3 years

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