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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs DeepCool Castle 360EX: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and DeepCool Castle 360EX separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 2, DeepCool Castle 360EX at 3, 33% in favour of DeepCool Castle 360EX. They match on fan size, max speed and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | DeepCool Castle 360EX |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | DP-GS-H12-CSL360EX |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 890 g | 1706 g |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuliquidcoolers/Castle-360EX-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/2021/121.shtml |
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.
DeepCool Castle 360EX
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing.