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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 2, EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB at 3, 33% in favour of EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 22%, again favouring EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | EK Waterblocks |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/2066/2011-3/2011/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-22% | 2300 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-nucleus-aio-cr360-lux-d-rgb |
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.
EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A 360mm AIO whose real appeal is EKWB's genuine custom-loop pedigree distilled into a sealed, easier-to-install package.
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