MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 AIO CPU Cooler Review

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The MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 puts in a solid showing when it comes to thermal performance. At maximum fan speed, 40dBA noise-normalised and with AMD PBO enabled, it consistently performs towards the upper end of our charts, keeping up with some of the best 360mm and 420mm AIOs we've tested. It's not quite chart-topping, but there's certainly no shortage of cooling performance, although it can get a little loud when you let the fans run at maximum speed.

Build quality is also excellent. The E15 feels every bit like a flagship product. The 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display is superb, with a bright image, vivid colours and plenty of detail, while the large size makes it very easy to read system information at a glance. Installation is quick and straightforward too, helped by the single-cable connection wiring and once installed the cooler looks very neat in the system.

The software and display customisation options are another strong point. You can display a huge amount of system information, use your own images and GIFs, and there’s options for customising the look of the display. It can even be used as an additional monitor to extend the Windows desktop. However, one minor limitation is the fan connection, as the pogo-pin setup really ties you to the stock fans if you want to keep the installation looking tidy. Swap them out for standard fans and you'll have additional cables to deal with, which takes away some of the neatness of the original setup.

But the biggest issue with the MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 currently is the price. At almost $400, this is an extremely expensive AIO, and that's going to put it out of reach for most users, especially when there are plenty of cheaper coolers that can deliver similar thermal performance with a screen. The gold accents also won't necessarily suit every build, although that's obviously down to personal preference. So, the E15 is an impressive package with excellent build quality, a great display and solid cooling performance, but at this price, you're paying a significant premium for the display and feature set rather than a set-up in thermal performance.

The MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 is available to purchase from Amazon UK priced at £356.93 HERE.

Pros:

• Solid thermal performance even at low fan speed/noise.
• Extremely high-end finish
• Highly customisable display

Cons:

• High price puts it out of reach for most.
• Gold accents may not suit some system aesthetics.
• Only really compatible with the supplied fans.

KitGuru says: The MSI MEG CORELIQUID E15 has one of the best-looking AIO screens, solid thermals and easy installation but at its current price it's going to be out of reach for most users, especially with the current cost of other more critical system components.

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