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ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB vs be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280: Comparison
ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB and be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 separate most on warranty: ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB at 6 years, be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 at 3 years, 50% in favour of ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 38%, again favouring ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, socket compatibility and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 360 mm | 280 mm-22% |
| Series | ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB | be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 |
| Model Number | 90RC00T1-M0AAY0 | BW018 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 3 | 2-33% |
| Noise Level | 36 dBA+2.2 dBA | 33.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Radiator Thickness | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Tube Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM-18% |
| Airflow | 70.38 CFM-3% | 72.2 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 3.92 mmH2O | 2.44 mmH2O-38% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Fans | 3x ROG STRIX AF-12S ARGB, 120mm | 2x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM high-speed |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-strix-lc/rog-strix-lc-iii-360-argb/spec/ | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/4398 |
Verdict
ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible mainstream entry point into ASUS's ROG cooling ecosystem for buyers who don't need the RYUJIN III's flagship display.
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