MasterLiquid PL360 Flux AIO

Cooler Master also sent us their MasterLiquid PL360 Flux, which we have reviewed in the past. It also ships in a full-color box covered in plenty of details and product information. The packaging is similar to other 360 mm AIO coolers, but ships held in place with the classic cardboard insert.


The unit includes two 120 mm fans of their SickleFlow variant. Their unique element is the internal frame to which the blades attach, forming a rotating circle within the frame itself. Cooler Master not only includes the mandatory LGA 1700 mounting kit, but also an AMD TR4 bracket set. Lastly, you will find a dedicated ARGB controller with all the usual cables, and three unique cover clips that hold together the generic ARGB connectors, which tend to be notoriously easy to pull apart.


Naturally there is also a manual to aid you in assembling everything properly based on your system's socket.

The AIO does manage to go beyond the OEM looks we have seen with some other units more recently, which is visually refreshing. The tubing is covered in a mesh layer and is of ample length, so using the unit in larger cases won't pose any issues, either.


The radiator with its edgy shell does have a nice texture to it, and sports Cooler Master branding. While still similar in design at its core to all radiators, it does look and feel better than some. There is a fill cap next to the tubes on the radiator. While removing the seal on it will void the warranty according to Cooler Master, those living in the US should note that such warranty blocking tactics no longer have any legal merit. (Editor's Note: read up on the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act).


The base of the MasterLiquid PL360 Flux includes the pump and some ARGB elements. Two cables are attached to it—one is of the PWM variety for the impeller, and the other a generic, universal 3-pin ARGB plug. It is good to see Cooler Master not trying to force customers into a proprietary ecosystem. The base of the unit is all copper, and comes with a protective sticker out of the box.


The two SickleFlow fans feature ARGB LEDs in the center, alongside a holographic Cooler Master sticker. Four supports hold the hub in place in the rear, while two separate, sleeved wires, one being PWM and the other the generic 3-pin ARGB, are employed to power the fan and lighting within.


There are rubber pads on the fans as an anti-vibration measure, and the overall frame design looks rather unique, lacking any arrows or additional branding.