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DeepCool AK500S vs MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360: Comparison

DeepCool AK500S and MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360 separate most on height: DeepCool AK500S at 155 mm, MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360 at 27 mm, 474% in favour of MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360. Fan Count splits them by another 67%, again favouring MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360.

Specs

Specification
DeepCool AK500S (Single-Tower Air/5 Heatpipes/Single 120mm Fan/220W TDP/No Display)
DeepCool AK500S
MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360 (360mm AIO Liquid/2.4-Inch LCD Pump Display/MSI Center Software/RGB)
MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360
BrandDeepCoolMSI
Cooler TypeAir, Single-TowerAIO Liquid
SeriesDeepCool AK500SMSI MAG CoreLiquid E360
Model NumberAK500SMAG CoreLiquid E360
Height155 mm-474%27 mm
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200
Fan Count1-67%3
TDP Rating220-21%280
Noise Level2829.7+1.7 dBA
RGB LightingNoYes

Verdict

DeepCool AK500S

7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget trim of the AK500 line for builders who don't need the display and want to save a few dollars.

MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible display upgrade to MSI's existing CoreLiquid platform for buyers already in the MSI software ecosystem.

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