MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 Liquid CPU Cooler Review @ ThinkComputers
ThinkComputers sees the MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 as a very slick-looking 360 mm AIO, especially in the white version, with three 120 mm CycloBlade 9 ARGB fans, a 27.2 mm-thick 360 mm radiator (20 FPI), and a standout 2.1″ 480×480 circular LCD on the pump. Installation is described as straightforward thanks to universal AMD/Intel mounting hardware, pre-installed fans in push, very flexible EPDM tubing, a magnetic pump cover that hides the mounting hardware, and MSI’s “Streamline” cable routing and fan daisy-chaining that keeps the build visually clean. There is also a JAF combo header option for power/RGB if the motherboard supports it, although MSI has moved to a QR-code digital-only manual.
"When you hear the name MSI, you probably first think about motherboards and graphics cards, maybe laptops and monitors, but you may not heavily relate the MSI brand to CPU coolers. If that is the case for you, then let's just get it out of the way – MSI does offer CPU coolers, and in fact, you can build a PC with all MSI products, other than the CPU and RAM. And in this review we are taking a look at one of MSI's latest coolers, the MPG CORELIQUID P13, a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler. The P13 is loaded up with ARGB fans, an LCD-equipped pump housing, and more, so let's jump right into this review!"
On the test bench with a Ryzen 7 7600X, the P13 ends up on the warm side of the comparison charts at both idle and load, even at higher fan speeds. The reviewer attributes this to the compromise CycloBlade fan design, which tries to balance airflow and static pressure, resulting in a cooler that is pleasantly quiet but not especially strong at pushing air through the dense radiator. The LCD is flexible in theory, with hardware monitoring, video, system clock, and extended display modes, but MSI Center is called out as a real weak point: no simple way to push custom images, limited sensor support, very similar LCD themes, and an annoying requirement to fully launch the app before the screen even turns on. Overall the verdict is mixed: great aesthetics, a neat LCD and cable management, but lackluster thermals and clunky software for around $189.99, earning a 7/10 and recommended mainly for MSI-focused builds where matching looks and quiet operation matter more than raw cooling performance.
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