MSI’s lineup is of all-in-one liquid coolers is quite expansive, ranging from base-level coolers with minimal frills, to LCD-equipped cooling monsters. In this review, we are taking a look at the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A12 240, a 240mm cooler that resides at the lower end of the spectrum, but is still a viable option for low to midrange systems that don’t quite require the cooling capacity that a 360mm AIO provides. Toss in a bit of ARGB lighting, and you have a affordable CPU cooler from a brand with plenty of product design experience to back it up.
Special thanks to MSI for providing the MAG CORELIQUID A12 240 review sample!
Specifications of the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A12 240
Packaging of the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A12 240
Similar to previously-reviewed MSI coolers, the MAG CORELIQUID A12 240 comes in a dark box with a full images of the 240mm cooler on the front, showing off the ARGB lighting.
Around back is a zoomed-in image of the pump housing, along with a few feature callouts and some helper text for those that might be making a purchasing decision in a retail environment.
Internally the cooler is help in place via a simple molded cardboard tray, with the components further protected from superficial damage via plastic wrappings.
Accessories that come with the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A12 240
Included with the MAG CORELIQUID A12 240 is an arrangement of installation components for modern AMD and Intel platforms, as well as a few regulatory and marketing materials. This hardware bundle includes mounting brackets, fan screws, and a tube of thermal paste. Not found in the box is an installation manual – you will need to go online to access this material. In fact, you will need to scan the QR code on the box, as MSI’s product page for the A12 240 does not have a link to the installation manual – just regulatory safety documentation that nobody wants to read.
