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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 vs Corsair A500: Comparison
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 and Corsair A500 separate most on static pressure: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 at 2.2 mmH2O, Corsair A500 at 4.2 mmH2O, 48% in favour of Corsair A500. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, again favouring Corsair A500. They match on fan count, fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic | Corsair |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 | Corsair A500 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00134A | CT-9010003-WW |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-25% | 2400 RPM |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-25% | 75 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.2 mmH2O-48% | 4.2 mmH2O |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Magnetic Levitation |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-III-240/ACFRE00134A | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww |
Verdict
Corsair A500
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong flagship-tier air cooler that trades a few degrees against Noctua's best for a lower price and Corsair's ecosystem familiarity.