By: Aaron Lai
June 26, 2026
Review in progress.
Contents in this article are incomplete, and may contain errors or incorrect information.
I was recently at my local library because they are the only place I know where I can get free printing services. Our local library gives every cardholder about $5 in credit to use every month. That being said, it was interesting to go to the library, as I have not been to one in a long time. When I was a kid, my mom would take my sister and I to go to the library to borrow books, comics, and other reading material. My sister was a much bigger reader than me, but I still enjoyed picking up a few mystery novels. Growing up, owning a book was a bit out of the ordinary to me, but I had access to a much larger selection. My problem with the library is that I am quite slow at getting through a book and do not make time to sit down and read through one. Even so, I do like reading. I even have an e-reader that I have finished a few books recently through, but there is also something nice about holding a physical one. While the digital versions are convenient and e-ink screens are easier on the eyes than traditional LCD screens, nothing really beats paper pages. In a similar vein, CPU cooling nowadays are heavily slanted towards liquid options, especially for a closed loop cooler. I have generally been resistant to liquid cooling as air options are simpler with less moving parts and less risk if the cooler fails. As such, FSP has a new solution for air cooling in the form of the MP7 Black. With an all-black exterior and a lower-profile without losing its 120mm fans, how does this perform? Let us read on to find out!
Today's review unit of the FSP MP7 Black arrived from TD SYNNEX's Canadian office in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. This came to us via UPS and their Standard ground service. Along with the MP7 Black, we also received the FSP M580 that I reviewed a while back. This came in a separate brown corrugated cardboard box, which is not too surprising given the other was meant solely for a computer case. The box is largely undamaged with only a bit of a crushed corner. Otherwise, FSP has packed this full of packing paper to ensure the contents did not jostle about in transit.
The FSP MP7 Black comes in an unassuming packaging. Its black box is highlighted by the product in one corner, along with the product name right beside it. Just to note, Other MP7 variants exist, including ones with addressable RGB LED fans and in white, for a total of four different options in the same lineup. The manufacturer's name and logo is on the top left corner. Under the product name, there is a tagline of "Unparalleled Cooling Performance". On the sides, there are features and specifications of the cooler inside, but otherwise there is not much else to talk about, so I opened up the box.
Before we continue, I have grabbed the specifications from the manufacturer's website for your viewing pleasure:
Model: MP7-B
Thermal Wattage: 280W
Color: Black
CPU Supported Platforms:
- Intel LGA : 1954 / 1851 / 1700 / 1200 (The installation method for 1954 / 1851 is the same as for 1700)
- AMD : AM5 / AM4
Dimensions (LxWxH): 125x 123.5 x 153 mm
HeatSink Dimensions (LxWxH): 125 x 97.5 x 153 mm
Fan Dimensions ( L x W x H ): 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Weight: 990g
Heatsink Material: Aluminum Alloy
Heat-pipe: 6mm x 6PCS with Copper base plate
Fan Speed: 800 - 1800 RPM ( PWM ) ± 10%
Bearing Type: FDB
Static Pressure: 2.1 mm H2O ± 10%
Fan Air Flow: 76 CFM ± 10%
Noise Level: 32 dBA ± 10%
Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
Rated Current: 0.3 A
LED: N/A
Warranty: 3 Years
Inside, the FSP MP7 Black is situated in a large foam shell with the fans attached to the heatsink and a cardboard rectangle to protect the rotating fan from getting knocked about. All the mounting hardware can be found in a separate cardboard box. The MP7 Black can be installed on various Intel and AMD platforms, including Intel 1851, 1700, and 1200 and AMD AM5 and AM4. Interestingly, it does not list older Intel sockets however, generally speaking, LGA1200 is backwards compatible with LGA115x sockets. As well, they do list Intel's upcoming LGA1954 socket, even if it has yet to be released at the time of this review, and is based on the knowledge that the LGA1851 and 1954 share the same mounting procedure. The MP7 Black also is not compatible with AMD's Threadripper processors, although this is not too surprising given how much large the integrated heatspreader is on those CPUs. In addition to the various mounting screws, washers, and arms, there are two more screwdrivers and a small tube of thermal grease, which means you can use this across multiple installations.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
