MSI CoreLiquid A17 MLG Edition ARGB 360mm CPU Liquid Cooler

The MSI CoreLiquid A17 MLG Edition ARGB 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler is purpose-built for PC builders who demand effective thermal management alongside a polished, customisable aesthetic. Its 360mm aluminium radiator houses three pre-installed 120mm CycloBlade 9 fans, each engineered to channel focused airflow directly through the fin stack while keeping acoustic output in check. The radiator itself is densely packed at 20 fins per inch, and 12 widened internal water channels increase coolant throughput by 25% compared to standard channel designs, expanding the heat-transfer surface without enlarging the unit's footprint. At the heart of the cooler sits a screwless, full-plane copper cold plate. Its 0.1mm micro-channel array draws heat away from the CPU's integrated heat spreader rapidly and transfers it into the fluid loop with minimal resistance. The pump runs at a rated 3400 RPM (±10%) and is paired with ceramic bearings for smooth, low-vibration operation, with a maximum noise output of 20 dBA. Its rated pump life expectancy is 50,000 hours under typical use conditions. Installation is simplified through MSI's pre-installed UNI Bracket, which natively supports Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 as well as AMD AM4 and AM5 sockets — no separate bracket kits required. The fans use hidden daisy-chain EZ Connect wiring, consolidating cable runs down to two connections and keeping the interior of your build visually tidy. Lighting is handled by ARGB GEN2 technology over a standard 5V 3-pin connector, controllable through MSI CENTER software for synchronised effects across compatible MSI components. MSI's exclusive JAF_1 header via the EZ Conn-Cable further expands connectivity, allowing the header to be reconfigured as an additional ARGB or fan header for greater DIY flexibility. The tubing is constructed from EPDM and IIR compounds, selected for resistance to temperature extremes, corrosion, and long-term aging while remaining pliable for routing. The product is backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verifiable Specifications: - Radiator size: 360mm | Dimensions: 394 × 119.6 × 27.2mm - Radiator material: Aluminium | Cold plate: Copper (full-plane, screwless) - Fins per inch: 20 | Water channels: 12 (widened) - Fan count: 3 × 120 × 120 × 25mm CycloBlade 9 - Fan speed: 500–2050 RPM (±150 RPM) | Airflow: 64.89 CFM per fan - Fan bearing: Rifle Bearing | Fan life: 40,000 hrs @ 40°C - Fan power: 1.68W (±0.336W) | Fan current: 0.14A (±0.028A) - PWM control: Yes | ARGB: GEN2, 5V 3-pin connector - Pump speed: 3400 RPM ±10% | Pump noise: ≤20 dBA - Pump power: 2.52W (±0.504W) | Pump life: 50,000 hrs - Tube material: EPDM + IIR - Socket support: LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5, AM4 - Warranty: 3 years