MSI
MAG Coreliquid A12 360
A entry-level cpu cooler for PC builders, leading with 360mm AIO.
53/100
360mm AIO360 mmLGA 1700AM5Double Ball BearingBlack
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Why we rate it
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- LGA1851 support
- Above-average radiator size
- Below-average fan count
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the MAG Coreliquid A12 360 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler type360
Radiator size360 mm
Performance
Fan count3
Fan size120 mm
Fan and pump
Fan bearingDouble Ball Bearing
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA 1700
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1700 supportYes
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
RGBYes
Addressable RGBYes
Rotatable pump headYes
ColourBlack
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMAG Coreliquid A12 360 vs MSI MSI MAG CoreLiquid 360R V2
MAG Coreliquid A12 360MSI MAG CoreLiquid 360R V2
| MSIMAG Coreliquid A12 360This page | MSIMSI MAG CoreLiquid 360R V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53 /100 | 53 /100 |
| Cooler type | 360 | 360 |
| Radiator size | 360 mm | 360 mm |
Who it's for
Is the MAG Coreliquid A12 360 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MAG Coreliquid A12 360 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the MAG Coreliquid A12 360?
Its pwm fans stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 TURBO ARGB?
The Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 TURBO ARGB scores 54/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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