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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs DeepCool Gammaxx AG400: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 height compared
Start with height, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ARCTIC Freezer 36 159 mm against DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 150 mm, 6% in favour of DeepCool Gammaxx AG400. Fan count runs the same way, 2 on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 versus 1 on the DeepCool Gammaxx AG400, another win for ARCTIC Freezer 36. Max speed runs the same way, 1800 RPM on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 versus 2000 RPM on the DeepCool Gammaxx AG400, another win for DeepCool Gammaxx AG400.
Who each one is for
The ARCTIC Freezer 36 is the one to take for budget-conscious buyers upgrading directly from a stock cooler and mainstream non-overclocked builds needing roughly 200W of headroom, though it is not built for buyers wanting RGB lighting, since ARCTIC keeps this unlit. It is not the one for overclocked or high-TDP builds, where direct-touch heatpipe designs generally lag brazed-base competitors. Buy the DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 for budget RGB-themed first builds and locked mainstream Ryzen/Core CPUs, though it is the wrong buy for overclocked or high-TDP CPUs and enthusiasts chasing low noise at load. Our rating of the ARCTIC Freezer 36 (7.2/10): A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that. Our rating of the DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 (7/10): A fine entry-level RGB cooler for budget builds, not a thermal standout.
What ARCTIC Freezer 36 and DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: cooler type, tower type, tower layout, heatpipe count and fan size are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ARCTIC Freezer 36 and DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 differ on socket compatibility?
Yes. Socket Compatibility reads AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 versus AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 on the DeepCool Gammaxx AG400.
Is the PWM Control the same on the ARCTIC Freezer 36 and DeepCool Gammaxx AG400?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- ARCTIC
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- DeepCool
Cooler Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Air Tower
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- Air Tower
Series
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
Tower Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Single-Tower
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- Single-Tower
Model Number
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- ACFRE00121A
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- R-AG400-BKANMC-G-1
Height
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 159 mm-6%
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- 150 mmBest
Socket Compatibility
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
Tower Layout
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Single-Tower
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- Single-Tower
Fan Count
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 2Best
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- 1-50%
RGB Lighting
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- No
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- Yes
Cooler Weight
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 890 g
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- 614 gBest
Heatpipe Count
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 4
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- 4
Fan Size
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 120 mm
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- 120 mm
Max Speed
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- 1800 RPM-10%
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- 2000 RPMBest
PWM Control
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- Yes
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- Yes
Lighting
- ARCTIC Freezer 36
- None
- DeepCool Gammaxx AG400
- ARGB
Which one should you pick?
Choose ARCTIC Freezer 36 if you want the higher fan count (2 vs 1).
Choose DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 if you want the lower height (150 mm vs 159 mm) and the higher max speed (2000 RPM vs 1800 RPM).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | DeepCool Gammaxx AG400 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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 Gammaxx AG400
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A fine entry-level RGB cooler for budget builds, not a thermal standout.