ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 vs ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360

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all judged against CPU coolers at a similar price

The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 scores 8.1/10 overall, ahead of the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 at 6.8/10.

The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 leads on noise, compatibility and fit, value and build and installation.

They score the same on cooling.

The biggest difference is noise, where the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 scores 7/10 to the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360's 4/10.

ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240

8.1/10verdict: buy

The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 is for builders who want strong cooling from a 240 mm all-in-one liquid cooler. It suits Intel LGA1851 and LGA1700 systems as well as AMD AM5 and AM4 builds. It is best for people who have checked their case can take a 38 mm thick radiator.

Typically about £59.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 360 mm all-in-one cooler for people with a high-power AMD or Intel chip who want maximum cooling headroom. It suits builders who are happy to set a fan curve and fit a long radiator. It is a weaker choice for anyone who wants a quiet build with little setup.

Typically about £67.49 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240	ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
Cooling	35%	9/10	9/10
Noise	25%	7/10	4/10
Compatibility and fit	15%	7/10	6/10
Value	15%	9/10	8/10
Build and installation	10%	8/10	5/10
Overall		8.1/10	6.8/10

Specifications

Spec	ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240	ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
Type (tower air cooler, low-profile air, or AIO liquid with radiator size)	AIO liquid, 240 mm radiator	AIO liquid, 360 mm radiator
Supported sockets (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)	Intel LGA1851 and LGA1700; AMD AM5 and AM4	AMD AM5, AM4; Intel LGA1851, LGA1700
Height in mm (air coolers) or radiator size in mm (AIO)	Radiator 277 × 120 × 38 mm (L × W × H)	Radiator 398 (L) x 120 (W) x 38 (H) mm; tubing 450 mm; weight 2020 g
Fans included and their size	2 × P12 Pro, 120 mm, 600–3000 rpm, 77 cfm, 6.9 mmH2O, fluid dynamic bearing, 4-pin PWM; pump 800–2800 rpm; VRM fan 400–2500 rpm	3 x P12 Pro 120 mm, 600-3000 rpm, 77 cfm, 6.9 mmH2O; pump 800-2800 rpm; VRM fan 400-2500 rpm
Noise level (dBA)	not listed	0.3 Sone at maximum fan speed (third-party reported)
Warranty (years)	6 years	6 years

Strengths and weaknesses

ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240

+ Tom's Hardware calls it the strongest AIO it has tested
+ Noise-normalised result ties for the best the reviewer has seen
+ Pre-applied MX-6 paste, pre-installed fans and a 6-year warranty
− Pump can be louder than some users prefer at full speed
− 38 mm radiator means checking case clearance first
− Some owners find noise only good, not exceptional

Skip it if:

Buyers whose case may not have room for a 38 mm thick radiator.
Anyone who wants a completely silent PC sitting close to their desk.
People who prefer an air cooler over any liquid-cooled setup.

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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360

+ Lower temperatures than two 360/420 mm rivals in Club386's tests
+ MX-6 paste is pre-applied and the warranty runs six years
+ Separate VRM fan covers the socket area
− TechPowerUp calls the fans excessively loud above 50% PWM
− Intel mounting is a hassle and no manual was included
− An owner returned one over pump noise

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a quiet system and will not tune fan speeds
Intel builders who want a simple, well-documented mounting process
Anyone whose case cannot take a 398 mm-long 360 mm radiator

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