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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 vs be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 and be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 separate most on warranty: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 at 6 years, be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 at 3 years, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420. Fan Count splits them by another 33%, again favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420. They match on rgb lighting, pwm control and lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 | be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00137A | BK041 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 3 | 2-33% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 2235 g | 1070 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM-15% | 2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.8 CFM | 59.6 CFM-18% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Fans | 3x P14 PWM, 140mm | 2x Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-III-420/ACFRE00137A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5599 |
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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