The MEG CoreLiquid S360 currently represents the top of MSI’s liquid AIO cooler lineup. What sets it apart from most coolers in this category is the large LCD display above the pump block, and the supplied MEG Silent Gale P12 fans, which are some of the best on the market. What we have here is therefore a promise of an attractive design as well as solid cooling effectiveness. The big question is whether this cooler can justify its very high price tag.
Results – Delta T and dBA relationship
Out of curiosity, I also tested the cooler at noise levels of 45, 48 and 51 dBA to better visualize the relationship between noise and temperature. The graph clearly shows that above the 42-45 dBA level, the temperature differences are very small and it is therefore pointless to torture the cooler in unnecessarily high fan and/or pump speeds. Your cooling requirements and CPUs may vary of course, but the chart below shows quite clearly that this cooler has a decent potential to cool even CPUs with very high thermal output.
