Question 1

Will this work with a Threadripper CPU? Specifically the 1900X.

Accepted Answer

it comes with a TR4 mounting bracket and hardware

Question 2

Does it have pre-applied thermal paste?

Accepted Answer

Hello and Good Evening - Unfortunately MSi does not pre-appliy any thermal compound.  But it does come with a small syringe filled with enough compound for up to 3 CPU uses.  Thanks for your question.

Question 3

Will the ARGB for this work with any ARGB motherboard? What's going to happen if I try to use with with my ASrock B550?

Accepted Answer

The MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 240R AIO CPU cooler includes ARGB lighting, which is designed to be compatible with motherboards that support ARGB connections. The fan connector for ARGB is a 3-Pin ARGB connector, so if your ASRock B550 motherboard has a compatible ARGB header, it should work. However, there might be issues with configuring the RGB lighting as reported by some users.

Question 4

Does this fit a Tomahawk MB or do I need an adapter?

Accepted Answer

The MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 240R AIO CPU cooler is compatible with Intel Socket LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, LGA1200, LGA1366, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066 and AMD Socket AM4, FM2+, FM2, FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2. Extra LGA 1700 brackets are required, and you should contact the manufacturer for the bracket.

Question 5

Does it fit a Tomahawk MB? Or do I need an adapter?

Accepted Answer

The MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 240R is compatible with various Intel and AMD sockets, including LGA 1700, which is commonly used in Tomahawk motherboards. However, it mentions that extra LGA 1700 brackets are required. You may need to contact the manufacturer (MFR) for these brackets.

Question 6

i have an Aorus mobo, is they ARGB compatible?

Accepted Answer

The MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 240R features ARGB lighting. To determine compatibility with your Aorus motherboard, check if your motherboard supports ARGB connectors (3-Pin ARGB).

Question 7

Will this work with Ryzen 7 3700x?

Accepted Answer

yes it has AM4 bracket and hardware

Question 8

Will this work with a Ryzen 7 3700x?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 240R is compatible with AMD Socket AM4, which is used by the Ryzen 7 3700x.

Question 9

How often does this need to be refilled?

Accepted Answer

Hello - This is a closed loop CPU cooler, so no refilling is ever needed.  Must CPU cooler use a Hybrid type of coolant much like Organic Acid Technology(OAT for short) in them but weaker in strength. Thanks for your question.

Question 10

Will aura sync work for this?

Accepted Answer

no it uses MSI mystic Light

Brand	MSI
Series	R Series
Model	MAG Core Liquid 240R
Type	Liquid Cooling System

Block Compatibility	Intel LGA 2066 / 2011-3 / 2011 / 1700 / 1366 / 1200 / 1156 / 1155 / 1151 / 1150 / 1851 AMD Socket AM5 / AM4 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 / FM2+ / FM2 / FM1
Block Dim.	80.57 x 66.82 x 48.58 mm

Radiator Size	274.00 x 120.00 x 27.00 mm
Radiator Material	Aluminum

Fan Size	2 Fan Slots (120 mm)
Fan Dim.	120.00 x 120.00 x 25.00 mm
Bearing Type	Two Ball Bearing
Fan RPM	500 - 2000 RPM
Fan Air Flow	21.63 - 78.73 CFM
Fan Noise	14.3 - 34.3 dBA
Fan Connector	4-Pin (PWM), 3-Pin ARGB
Color	Black
LED Color	ARGB

MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 240R, ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler (AIO): Rotatable Blockhead Design, 240mm Radiator, Dual 120mm ARGB PWM Fans LGA 1700 / AM5 Compatible

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