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ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO vs SilverStone PF360: Comparison

ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO vs SilverStone PF360 height compared

Height is where these two genuinely part company, ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO 157 mm against SilverStone PF360 28 mm, a 461% lead for SilverStone PF360. Add fan count to that, 2 on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus 3 on the SilverStone PF360, and the pattern holds. On max speed there is little in it, 2100 RPM on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus 2200 RPM on the SilverStone PF360. They differ on cooler type too, Air Tower on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus AIO Liquid on the SilverStone PF360. There is a split on socket compatibility as well, AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 on the SilverStone PF360. They differ on rgb lighting too, No on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus Yes on the SilverStone PF360. They differ on lighting too, None on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus ARGB on the SilverStone PF360.

Who each one is for

Buy the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO for budget builds wanting push-pull airflow and locked mainstream to lower-mid TDP CPUs, though it is the wrong buy for RGB-themed builds and extreme overclocking on unlocked flagships. The SilverStone PF360 suits builds wanting a distinctive flat-radiator aesthetic and 360mm-radiator cases with good exhaust, though it is not the pick for noise-sensitive builds and buyers wanting the lowest dBA at a given TDP. Our rating of the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO (7.6/10): strong push-pull thermals for the price, for builders who don't need RGB. Our rating of the SilverStone PF360 (7.1/10): A visually distinctive 360mm AIO that trades some acoustic efficiency for its shrouded look.

What ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO and SilverStone PF360 have in common

Everything else lines up. Fan size read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ARCTIC
    SilverStone PF360
    SilverStone
  • Cooler Type

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Air Tower
    SilverStone PF360
    AIO Liquid
  • Series

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    SilverStone PF360
    SilverStone PermaFrost PF360
  • Model Number

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ACFRE00060A
    SilverStone PF360
    SST-PF360-ARGB
  • Height

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    157 mm-461%
    SilverStone PF360
    28 mmBest
  • Socket Compatibility

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
    SilverStone PF360
    AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
  • Fan Count

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    2-33%
    SilverStone PF360
    3Best
  • RGB Lighting

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    No
    SilverStone PF360
    Yes
  • Fan Size

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    120 mm
    SilverStone PF360
    120 mm
  • Max Speed

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    2100 RPM-5%
    SilverStone PF360
    2200 RPMBest
  • Lighting

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    None
    SilverStone PF360
    ARGB

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose SilverStone PF360 if you want the lower height (28 mm vs 157 mm), the higher fan count (3 vs 2) and the higher max speed (2200 RPM vs 2100 RPM).

    Price comparison

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    Verdict

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO

    7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    Strong push-pull thermals for the price, for builders who don't need RGB.

    SilverStone PF360

    7.1 / 10 Expert Rating

    A visually distinctive 360mm AIO that trades some acoustic efficiency for its shrouded look.

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