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ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB vs NZXT Kraken Plus RGB: Comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB and NZXT Kraken Plus RGB separate most on static pressure: ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB at 3.92 mmH2O, NZXT Kraken Plus RGB at 3.07 mmH2O, 22% in favour of ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB. Max Speed splits them by another 8%, this time favouring NZXT Kraken Plus RGB. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, radiator size and tower layout.

ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB (360mm AIO Liquid/Asetek Gen7 Pump/Mainstream ROG Line/ARGB)
ASUSASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB
NZXT Kraken Plus RGB (360mm AIO Liquid/Minimalist Design/NZXT CAM Ecosystem/Reliable Pump Track Record)
NZXTNZXT Kraken Plus RGB

Specs

Specification
ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB (360mm AIO Liquid/Asetek Gen7 Pump/Mainstream ROG Line/ARGB)
ASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGB
NZXT Kraken Plus RGB (360mm AIO Liquid/Minimalist Design/NZXT CAM Ecosystem/Reliable Pump Track Record)
NZXT Kraken Plus RGB
BrandASUSNZXT
Cooler TypeAIO LiquidAIO Liquid
Radiator Size360 mm360 mm
SeriesASUS ROG STRIX LC III 360 ARGBNZXT Kraken Plus RGB
Model Number90RC00T1-M0AAY0RL-KR360-B2
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115XAMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X
Tower LayoutNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Fan Count33
Radiator Thickness27 mm27 mm
Tube Length400 mm420 mm
Pump Max Speed2800 RPM2800 RPM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
Max Speed2200 RPM-8%2400 RPM
Airflow70.38 CFM-6%75.05 CFM
Static Pressure3.92 mmH2O3.07 mmH2O-22%
LightingARGBRGB
Warranty6 years6 years
PumpAsetek 7th Gen V2NZXT Turbine Pump, 1200-2800 RPM
Fans3x ROG STRIX AF-12S ARGB, 120mmF360 RGB Core (2024), 3x 120mm single-frame
Source URLhttps://rog.asus.com/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-strix-lc/rog-strix-lc-iii-360-argb/spec/https://support.nzxt.com/hc/en-us/articles/47510572562075-Kraken-Plus-2025-Specs

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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