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ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO vs Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510: Comparison

ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO vs Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 height compared

There is no decisive spec gap here. Height splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO 157 mm against Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 159.5 mm. On max speed there is little in it, 2100 RPM on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus 2000 RPM on the Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510. They differ on socket compatibility too, AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X on the Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510.

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 not built for RGB-themed builds and extreme overclocking on unlocked flagships. The Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 is the one to take for RGB dual-tower builds valuing fan-swap convenience and mid-to-high TDP CPUs, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking on the hottest flagship CPUs and stealth all-black builds. 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 Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 (7.7/10): A convenient, RGB-lit dual-tower cooler with a genuinely useful tool-free fan-mounting system.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Cooler type, tower type, tower layout, fan count and heatpipe count read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fan Size the same on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO and Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510?

It is. Both are listed at 120 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ARCTIC
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    Thermaltake
  • Cooler Type

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Air Tower
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    Air Tower
  • Series

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
  • Tower Type

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Single-Tower
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    Single-Tower
  • Model Number

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ACFRE00060A
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    CL-P075-AL12BL-A
  • Height

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    157 mmBest
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    159.5 mm-2%
  • Socket Compatibility

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X
  • Tower Layout

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Single-Tower
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    Single-Tower
  • Fan Count

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    2
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    2
  • Heatpipe Count

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    4
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    4
  • Fan Size

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    120 mm
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    120 mm
  • Max Speed

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    2100 RPMBest
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    2000 RPM-5%
  • PWM Control

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Yes
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    Yes
  • Fan Connection

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Standard 4-Pin PWM
    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
    Standard 4-Pin PWM

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO if you want the lower height (157 mm vs 159.5 mm), the higher fan count (2 vs 2) and the higher max speed (2100 RPM vs 2000 RPM).

    Choose Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    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.

    Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510

    7.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A convenient, RGB-lit dual-tower cooler with a genuinely useful tool-free fan-mounting system.

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