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ARCTIC Freezer A35 vs Zalman Reserator5 Z36: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer A35 and Zalman Reserator5 Z36 separate most on height: ARCTIC Freezer A35 at 158.5 mm, Zalman Reserator5 Z36 at 27 mm, 487% in favour of Zalman Reserator5 Z36. Fan Count splits them by another 67%, again favouring Zalman Reserator5 Z36. They match on fan size and max speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Zalman |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer A35 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00112A | Reserator5 Z36 |
| Height | 158.5 mm-487% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-A35/ACFRE00112A | https://www.zalman.com/US/Product/ProductDetail.do?productSeq=1250 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer A35 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A35
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable AMD-focused budget cooler, best suited to genuinely tight-budget builds rather than anyone with even a little more to spend.
Zalman Reserator5 Z36
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A visually striking, competitively priced 360mm AIO for RGB-focused budgets.