By: Aaron Lai
June 26, 2026
I was recently at my local library because it is the only place I know for free printing services. Every month, every cardholder gets $5 in credit to use for printing. 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 the library to borrow books, comics, and other reading material. My sister was a much bigger reader than me, but I still picked up a few mystery novels at a time. Owning a book was out of the ordinary for me growing up, but the library gave me a much larger selection. My problem with the library is that I am quite slow at getting through a book before the due date. Even so, I do like reading. I even have an e-reader that I have used to read, 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 beats paper pages. In a similar vein, CPU cooling can come in all shapes and sizes, with liquid options becoming increasingly common. Despite all the possibilities of liquid cooling, whether as a custom loop or an all-in one, I have always used air options, as they are simpler with less moving parts and pose a lower risk if the cooler fails. 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 will this perform? Is it able to keep up? 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 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 package was meant solely for a computer case. The box is undamaged with only a slightly crushed corner. Otherwise, FSP has filled this box full of packing paper to ensure the contents do 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. Other MP7 variants are available, 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 are on the top left corner. Under the product name, there is a tagline of "Unparalleled Cooling Performance". On the two sides, there are features and specifications of the cooler inside, but otherwise there is not much else to talk about, so I opened 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 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, LGA1200 is backwards compatible with LGA115x sockets. Also, they list Intel's upcoming LGA1954 socket, even if it has yet to be released, and is based on the knowledge that the LGA1851 and 1954 have similar specifications around the socket. The MP7 Black is not compatible with AMD's Threadripper processors, although this is not too surprising either. 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
