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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 2, ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB at 3, 33% in favour of ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB. Max Speed splits them by another 18%, again favouring ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB. They match on 4 other specifications, including zero rpm mode, fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | ASUS |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | 90RC00T1-M0AAY0 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Zero RPM Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-18% | 2200 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://rog.asus.com/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-strix-lc/rog-strix-lc-iii-360-argb/spec/ |
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 36
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that.
ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible mainstream entry point into ASUS's ROG cooling ecosystem for buyers who don't need the RYUJIN III's flagship display.