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Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs DeepCool Castle 360EX: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs DeepCool Castle 360EX: the socket compatibility difference
Socket compatibility is the dividing line, Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero Intel LGA1200 against DeepCool Castle 360EX AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155.
Which should you buy, Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero or DeepCool Castle 360EX?
Buy the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero for extreme overclocking on unlocked flagship CPUs and enthusiasts chasing sub-ambient temperatures, though it is not the pick for typical mainstream or locked-CPU builds and users who don't want extra proprietary control software. The DeepCool Castle 360EX suits budget-focused 360mm AIO shoppers who still want RGB and 300W-class CPUs needing a large radiator, though it is not built for builders who specifically want an LCD display on the pump and noise-sensitive builds, since it gets loud under full load. Avoid it for anyone who wants DeepCool's newest anti-leak pump tech in the LT series. Our rating of the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero (7.9/10): remarkable thermal ceiling for extreme overclockers, but overkill and software-dependent for typical builds. Our rating of the DeepCool Castle 360EX (7.9/10): A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing.
What Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero and DeepCool Castle 360EX have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: radiator size, cooler type, tower layout, fan count and fan size are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- DeepCool
Cooler Type
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- AIO Liquid
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- AIO Liquid
Radiator Size
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 360 mm
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- 360 mm
Series
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
Model Number
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- MLZ-D36M-A19PK-12
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- DP-GS-H12-CSL360EX
Socket Compatibility
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Intel LGA1200
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
Tower Layout
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Not Applicable
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- Not Applicable
Fan Count
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 3
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- 3
Fan Size
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 120 mm
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- 120 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero if you want the higher radiator size (360 mm vs 360 mm) and the higher fan count (3 vs 3).
Choose DeepCool Castle 360EX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
Remarkable thermal ceiling for extreme overclockers, but overkill and software-dependent for typical builds.
DeepCool Castle 360EX
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing.