MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 Cooler Review

In this article, we will be reviewing the MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 cooler. We’ve got it hooked up to a motherboard in one of our cases, to help you envision this attractive cooler within your own build. By the end of this article, you’ll know everything about this MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13, from its specifications to its physical appearance and design to its performance in demanding environments. Stick around if you are just as fascinated as we are by this component.

Specification

The MPG CoreLiquid P13 is an all-in-one CPU cooler with a 360 mm radiator size. It features three fans that utilise rifle bearings, making them quieter, more durable, and suitable for any mounting orientation, which helps maintain consistent cooling performance over time.

The cooler utilises a PWM pump to efficiently circulate water throughout the AIO system, achieving a maximum speed of 3400 RPM. This ensures that your all-important CPU remains cool and functional, with coolant efficiently circulating to maintain thermal stability under load. The radiator itself measures 394 × 119.6 × 27.2 mm, offering a slim profile that fits comfortably in most mid- and full-tower cases while still providing ample surface area for heat dissipation.

In terms of compatibility, the cooler’s mounting bracket is designed to support Intel’s LGA1700 and LGA1851 chipsets, as well as AMD’s AM5 and AM4 chipsets. However, this range is somewhat limited, which unfortunately restricts the cooler’s appropriateness to newer PC setups.

MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 Design

The MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 cooler is part of the MPG series, designed for gamers who demand strong performance and a sleek design. This AIO showcases cutting-edge aesthetics paired with vibrant colours reflecting MPG’s commitment to exceptional engineering. MSI have created this cooler to be one of their most minimalistic appearing ones yet. It is the embodiment of refined elegance, from the glass cover to the water block and the sleeved tubed cables.

The waterblock features a 2.1″ IPS LCD screen with a curved glass cover inspired by the smooth contours of a water droplet – it looks classy, feels weightless and pure. The screen has a panel brightness of 600 nits, which is comfortably bright for indoor use and ensures excellent visibility even under intense ambient lighting. For reference, flagship smartphones typically peak at around 800-1000 nits for outdoor readability. At 600 nits, this display strikes a balance between clarity and power efficiency, making it ideal for showcasing system stats or custom visuals without overwhelming glare. This is perfect, as the LCD screen supports real-time monitoring, animated visuals, or personalised content. It can even be used as a secondary display for dynamic system feedback and next-level customisation should you wish. You will need to install the latest version of the MSI Centre application to use these features, however.

MSI has designed EZ CAP, an accessory to help conceal the socket mounting screws, which further contributes to the minimalistic aesthetic that they have chosen for this CPU cooler’s design. It features rounded edges, which clean up the overall appearance of the water block, as the gorgeous white colour isn’t interrupted by obnoxious silver screws. Another refined and considerate feature is the sleeved tubing. They are sleeved with the water cooling tubes that transport the water from the water block to the radiator. This technology is MSI’s latest cable-hiding design, which fully integrates all power and signal cables within the nylon-braided EPDM water cooling tubes. This not only hides the wires but also resolves all your cable management affairs. No longer will your visual composition of PC parts be disrupted by unruly cables emanating from the cooler, thanks to this redesigned, seamless integration of a form-meets-function design.

The MPG CORELIQUID P13’s nylon braided EPDM water cooling tubes offer high and low-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, excellent flexibility, and anti-ageing properties. This design not only reduces the evaporation of the coolant but also makes it easy for DIY-ers to install without worrying about bending or positioning the tubes.

You might notice that this cooler covers a small number of CPU sockets; however, this is likely because it makes the UNI BRACKET feature a lot more plausible to incorporate. The UNI BRACKET mounting system offers seamless compatibility across both Intel and AMD platforms. This, paired with the pre-installed daisy-chained fans, means that your CPU cooler is ready for installation right out of the box. If you choose to add this cooler to your setup, installation is faster, easier, and more hassle-free than ever for builders of any skill level.

The MPG CoreLiquid P13 utilises CycloBlade 9 fans, which combine a hybrid blade design that focuses on both airflow and static pressure, optimised for extreme cooling performance. This design maintains low noise levels, ensuring minimal disturbance during gaming or working sessions. Cycloblade fans have ARGB GEN2 lighting effects that should make your rig stand out on the battlefield, making this cooler all the more visually appealing.

Cooler Performance

Every CPU cooler we review is thoroughly tested within builds and a series of synthetic benchmarks. This provides performance data for each cooler, showing how it copes with gaming and multi-core workloads. The Intel Core i7-14700K is known to run hot, with a maximum operating temperature of 100 °C. This is why our benchmarking system has an Intel Core i7-14700K at its core, with four 140mm fans to maximise airflow. Each cooler is set to the default fan curve mode in the BIOS, or we use an equivalent fan curve with the cooler’s software, ensuring fair testing conditions. All the data we collect is gathered from benchmarks in Cinebench and CPU-Z, with HWMonitor running in the background to record temperature information.

Cinebench 4-Thread

At first glance, the MPG CoreLiquid P13 may appear underwhelming in our chart, but a closer look reveals competent thermal performance. With an average CPU temperature of 60°C and a peak of just 67°C, it comfortably falls within the mid-tier range. Please note that this dataset reflects only the coolers we’ve tested, not an exhaustive list of all available models.

Cinebench 8-Thread

Now, for one of the two more demanding tests we conduct, MAG CoreLiquid P13 holds its own with consistent thermal output and no significant spikes. This quietly competent AIO cooler maintains an average CPU temperature of 60°C and peaks at just 67°C under Cinebench R23’s 8-thread load, indicating that it is well within the range of a more premium 360mm cooler than others.

CPU-Z 8-Thread

For our third and final test, it was a CPU-Z 8-thread stress test on the i7-14700K. The MAG CoreLiquid P13 posted an average temperature of 70 °C, a warmer temperature than its Cinebench R23 results. While the peak remained modest at 73 °C, the elevated average suggests reduced efficiency under sustained multi-threaded loads. This behaviour is expected when components are pushed beyond their typical operating envelope.

Conclusion