Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White Liquid CPU Cooler Review

The heat of summer has arrived here in North America, and keeping your PC components cool during the hottest part of the year can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully, Cooler Master is back with another all-in-one liquid cooler to keep your CPU temperatures in check with the MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White. As the name suggests, this is a 360mm AIO with ARGB fans, as well as a bit of lighting on the pump as well. The Core designation in the name signifies that this could be considered to be more of an entry-level or budget option for folks wanting to get into liquid cooling. Available in both black and white color schemes, our review sample is of the white variety, which can really help accentuate the ARGB lighting found on fans and other illuminated components. Follow along to see how the MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White from Cooler Master helps your CPU keeps its cool in the summer heat!

Special thanks to Cooler Master for providing the MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White review sample!

Specifications

Product Number
MLW-D36M-A18PZ-RW
Exterior Color
White
CPU Socket
LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156, AM5, AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2+, FM2, FM1
Radiator Material
Aluminum
Radiator Dimensions
394 X 119.6 X 27.2MM / 15.5 X 4.7 X 1.07 inches
Pump Dimensions
81 x 76 x 47 mm / 3.2 x 3 x 1.9 inch
Pump MTTF
70,000 Hours
Pump Noise Level
< 12 dBA (Max)
Power Connector
3-Pin
Pump Rated Voltage
12 VDC
Pump Power Consumption
3.96 W
Fan Dimensions (L x W x H)
120 X 120 X 25 MM / 4.7 X 4.7 X 1 inches
Fan Quantity
3 PCS
Fan LED Type
ARGB
Fan Speed
650-1750 RPM ± 10%
Fan Airflow
71.93 CFM (Max)
Fan Noise Level
27.2 dBA
Fan Pressure
1.86 mmH₂O (Max)
Fan Bearing Type
Rifle Bearing
Fan Life Expectancy
>160,000 Hours
Fan Power Connector
4-Pin (PWM)
Fan Rated Voltage
12VDC
Fan Rated Current
0.26A
Fan Safety Current
0.37A
Warranty
3 years
Series
MasterLiquid Lite
Cooler Type
Liquid Cooler
Radiator Size
360mm

Packaging

As expected with Cooler Master, the 360L Core is housed in a rectangular cardboard box featuring a product image and naming information on the top/front. This design gives potential buyers a good idea of what is to be expected visually from the cooler, and also highlights a few of the cooler’s features like ARGB lighting on the fans and pump housing, as well as the white components and gray tubing, as well as the tool-less fan hardware.

MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White

The sides of the box offer additional feature information, as well as a detailed table of specifications, while the backside provides some additional feature information in multiple languages.

MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White

Included with the MasterLiquid 360L Core is a variety of mounting hardware for multiple AMD and Intel sockets and mounting types, as well as a user manual and warranty information. Also included is a Y-splitter for the three included 120mm ARGB fans, as well as a tube of Cooler Master’s Cryofuze thermal paste.

MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB White