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Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB vs be quiet! Dark Rock 5: Comparison
Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB and be quiet! Dark Rock 5 separate most on fan count: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB at 3, be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, 67% in favour of Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB. They match on bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00185A | BK035 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 3 | 1-67% |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Weight | 2358 g | 1030 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM-16% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420-A-RGB/ACFRE00185A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 |
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock 5
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-judged mid-tier dual-tower cooler that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic focus at a friendlier price than the Pro 6.
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