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Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs Phanteks PH-TC14PE: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs Phanteks PH-TC14PE: the fan count difference
Fan count is where these two genuinely part company, Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero 3 against Phanteks PH-TC14PE 2, a 33% lead for Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero. Cooler type is not the same on both, AIO Liquid on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus Air, Dual-Tower on the Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Socket compatibility is not the same on both, Intel LGA1200 on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 on the Phanteks PH-TC14PE.
Who each one is for
The Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero is the one to take 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. Buy the Phanteks PH-TC14PE for noise-obsessed builders who want a proven, ultra-quiet dual-tower design and enthusiasts who appreciate a long-running, well-tested cooler design, though it is not built for anyone chasing the single best thermal result available today and builders who want RGB lighting. It also earns its place with 220W-class CPUs where quiet operation matters more than absolute peak thermals. 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 Phanteks PH-TC14PE (8.2/10): A genuine classic that remains one of the quietest dual-tower coolers available, still worth buying today despite its age.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
- Phanteks
Cooler Type
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- AIO Liquid
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
- Air, Dual-Tower
Series
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
Model Number
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- MLZ-D36M-A19PK-12
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
- PH-TC14PE
Socket Compatibility
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Intel LGA1200
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200
Fan Count
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 3Best
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
- 2-33%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero if you want the higher fan count (3 vs 2).
Choose Phanteks PH-TC14PE 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.
Phanteks PH-TC14PE
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine classic that remains one of the quietest dual-tower coolers available, still worth buying today despite its age.