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ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB Extreme vs Noctua NH-U12S Redux: Comparison
ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB Extreme and Noctua NH-U12S Redux separate most on fan count: ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB Extreme at 3, Noctua NH-U12S Redux at 1, 67% in favour of ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB Extreme. Static Pressure splits them by another 45%, again favouring ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB Extreme. They match on fan size, pwm control and warranty.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB Extreme | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
| Model Number | 90RC0131-M0AAY0 | NH-U12S redux |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 3 | 1-67% |
| Noise Level | 36 dBA+10.9 dBA | 25.1 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM-39% |
| Airflow | 89.73 CFM | 70.75 CFM-21% |
| Static Pressure | 5.15 mmH2O | 2.83 mmH2O-45% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Fans | 3x ROG Magnetic Daisy-chainable Fan, 120mm | 1x NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/spec/ | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-u12s-redux/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB Extreme | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Noctua NH-U12S Redux
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
Noctua's mounting and acoustics at Hyper 212 money — an easy budget recommendation.
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