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DeepCool Castle 360EX vs DeepCool Mystique 360: Comparison
DeepCool Castle 360EX and DeepCool Mystique 360 separate most on static pressure: DeepCool Castle 360EX at 2.33 mmH2O, DeepCool Mystique 360 at 3.48 mmH2O, 33% in favour of DeepCool Mystique 360. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, again favouring DeepCool Mystique 360. They match on 10 other specifications, including cooler type, radiator size and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Series | DeepCool Castle 360EX | DeepCool Mystique 360 |
| Model Number | DP-GS-H12-CSL360EX | R-LX750-BKADSNC-G-1 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 3 | 3 |
| Noise Level | 32.1 dBA | 38.71 dBA+6.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 1706 g | 1847 g |
| Radiator Thickness | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Tube Length | 465 mm | 410 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 2550 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-25% | 2400 RPM |
| Airflow | 64.4 CFM-11% | 72.04 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.33 mmH2O-33% | 3.48 mmH2O |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | ARGB |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Fans | 3x 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, 500-1800 RPM | 3x FD12 ARGB 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, 600-2400 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuliquidcoolers/Castle-360EX-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/2021/121.shtml | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuliquidcoolers/MYSTIQUE-360-ARGB-5th-Gen-LCD-Liquid-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/18771.shtml |
Verdict
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.
DeepCool Mystique 360
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely good value entry into the display-equipped AIO category, if not the most polished software experience.