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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 vs ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420: Comparison
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 and ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 separate most on airflow: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 at 56.3 CFM, ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 at 72.8 CFM, 23% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420. Radiator Size splits them by another 14%, again favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420. They match on 12 other specifications, including cooler type, socket compatibility and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic | ARCTIC |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 360 mm-14% | 420 mm |
| Series | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00136A | ACFRE00137A |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 3 | 3 |
| Cooler Weight | 1840 g | 2235 g |
| Radiator Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Tube Length | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| VRM Fan | Yes | Yes |
| Contact Frame Included | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM-6% |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-23% | 72.8 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.2 mmH2O-8% | 2.4 mmH2O |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Pump | PWM | PWM-Controlled |
| Special Features | Integrated VRM Fan | Integrated VRM Fan on Pump Head |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-III-360/ACFRE00136A | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-III-420/ACFRE00137A |
Verdict
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420
9 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value-per-degree AIOs available at any radiator size, now in its largest non-Pro form.
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