MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 ARGB 240mm CPU Liquid Cooler ( Black )

The MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 240mm ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler (Black) is an all-in-one water cooling solution from MSI's MAG (Arsenal Gaming) series, designed to deliver efficient thermal management alongside refined ARGB aesthetics. The cooler draws its visual identity from a balanced interplay of square and round design elements, combining soft rounded edges with clean sharp lines. ARGB Gen2 indirect lighting is integrated into the water block and both fans, controllable via MSI Mystic Light software with up to 16.8 million colour combinations. At the heart of the cooling loop sits a high-performance pump rated at up to 3800 RPM (±10%), backed by ceramic bearings and a rated noise level of just 20 dBA (avg.). The full copper cold plate features a precision 0.1 mm micro-channel design that maximises heat transfer from the CPU surface into the liquid loop. A redesigned water channel layout works in tandem with the pump to move coolant efficiently through the 240 mm aluminium radiator, which measures 277 × 119.6 × 27 mm and incorporates 12 widened water channels increasing flow capacity by 25% at the stated 27 mm thickness, with a fin density of 20 FPI (fins per inch) to maximise surface area. Two MSI CycloBlade 7 120 mm fans (120 × 120 × 25 mm each) with a hybrid blade profile are pre-installed on the radiator. Each fan delivers up to 62.6 CFM of airflow via a rifle bearing rated for 40,000 hours at 40°C, draws a maximum of 0.18 A (1.8 W rated, 2.16 W max), and connects via a 5V ARGB 3-pin header with PWM speed control. Cable management is simplified through MSI's EZ Connect system, consolidating what previously required four separate cables into a single connection. The water cooling tubes are nylon-braided EPDM, chosen for their flexibility, corrosion resistance, and low coolant evaporation rate. The water block top cover is rotatable to keep the MSI logo facing forward regardless of outlet orientation, and MSI provides a 3D-printing file for custom cover designs. Socket compatibility covers Intel LGA 1700 and LGA 1851, as well as AMD AM5 and AM4 platforms. The package includes thermal paste and mounting screws. Verifiable Specifications: • Model: MAG-CORELIQUID-A13-240-BLACK • Radiator size: 240 mm | Dimensions: 277 × 119.6 × 27 mm | Material: Aluminium • Radiator FPI: 20 | Water channels: 12 (widened) • Cold plate material: Copper | Micro-channel pitch: 0.1 mm • Pump speed: 3800 RPM ±10% | Pump noise: 20 dBA (avg.) | Pump power: 2.88 W (0.24 A) • Pump life expectancy: 25,000 hours (typical use) • Fans: 2 × 120 × 120 × 25 mm CycloBlade 7 | Airflow: 62.6 CFM each • Fan bearing: Rifle | Fan life: 40,000 hrs @ 40°C | Fan power: 1.8 W rated / 2.16 W max • Fan connector: 5V ARGB 3-pin | PWM: Yes | PWM cable length: 450 mm • Tube material: EPDM (nylon-braided) • Lighting: ARGB Gen2 (block + fans) | Software: MSI Mystic Light • Intel socket: LGA 1700 / 1851 | AMD socket: AM5 / AM4 • Block dimensions: 70.9 × 69.3 × 56.98 mm • In-box: Thermal paste × 1, Screws × 8