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Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: the fan count difference
Fan count is where these two genuinely part company, Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero 3 against Thermalright Silver Soul 135 1, a 67% lead for Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero. They differ on cooler type too, AIO Liquid on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus Air Tower on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135. They differ on socket compatibility too, Intel LGA1200 on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135. Tower layout is not the same on both, Not Applicable on the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero versus Single-Tower on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Who each one is for
The Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero suits 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 Thermalright Silver Soul 135 is the one to take for enthusiasts wanting flagship-adjacent cooling on a budget and single-fan-clearance cases, though it is not built for buyers wanting premium brand warranty support and RGB-themed builds. 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 Thermalright Silver Soul 135 (8.1/10): near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.
What Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 have in common
Everything else lines up. Fan size read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright
Cooler Type
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- AIO Liquid
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Air Tower
Series
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
Model Number
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- MLZ-D36M-A19PK-12
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Silver Soul 135
Socket Compatibility
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Intel LGA1200
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Tower Layout
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- Not Applicable
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Single-Tower
Fan Count
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 3Best
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1-67%
Fan Size
- Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- 120 mm
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 120 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero if you want the higher fan count (3 vs 1).
Choose Thermalright Silver Soul 135 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.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.