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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 separate most on max speed: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 1800 RPM, Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 at 2000 RPM, 10% in favour of Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510. Height splits them by another 0%, this time favouring ARCTIC Freezer 36. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermaltake |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | CL-P075-AL12BL-A |
| Height | 159 mm | 159.5 mm0% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://thermaltakeusa.com/products/toughair-510-cpu-cooler-cl-p075-al12bl-a |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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.
Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A convenient, RGB-lit dual-tower cooler with a genuinely useful tool-free fan-mounting system.




