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Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs Scythe Ninja 5 fan count compared
Fan count is where these two genuinely part company, Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero 3 against Scythe Ninja 5 2, a 33% lead for Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero. There is a split on cooler type as well, AIO Liquid on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus Air Tower on the Scythe Ninja 5. There is a split on socket compatibility as well, Intel LGA1200 on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 on the Scythe Ninja 5. They differ on tower layout too, Not Applicable on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus Dual-Tower on the Scythe Ninja 5.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs Scythe Ninja 5: which one fits your build
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. it is not built for the smallest cases, given the dual-tower footprint and buyers wanting RGB lighting, since Scythe keeps this unlit. It is equally the pick for buyers who want dual-tower cooling with a specific focus on quiet acoustics. It is not the one for the heaviest overclocking, where the DeepCool Assassin IV, covered elsewhere on this site, has more headroom. 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 Scythe Ninja 5 (8/10): A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.
What Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero and Scythe Ninja 5 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: fan size are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Scythe
Cooler Type
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- AIO Liquid
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Air Tower
Series
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Scythe Ninja 5
Model Number
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- MLZ-D36M-A19PK-12
- Scythe Ninja 5
- SCNJ-5100
Socket Compatibility
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Intel LGA1200
- Scythe Ninja 5
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Tower Layout
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Not Applicable
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Dual-Tower
Fan Count
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 3Best
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 2-33%
Fan Size
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 120 mm
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 120 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero if you want the higher fan count (3 vs 2).
Choose Scythe Ninja 5 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.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.