ARCTIC
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280
The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 lands as a entry-level cpu cooler, built around mm AIO.
53/100
mm AIO280 mmLGA1851AM5, AM4black
£89.95best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- LGA1851 support
- Below-average fan count
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typemm AIO
Radiator size280 mm
Performance
Fan count2
Max fan RPM1700
Min fan RPM200
Fan and pump
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1851
AMD socketsAM5, AM4
LGA1700 supportYes
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
RGBYes
Addressable RGBYes
Colourblack
VRM cooling fanYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 vs MSI MAG Coreliquid A12 360
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280MAG Coreliquid A12 360
| ARCTICARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280This page | MSIMAG Coreliquid A12 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53 /100 | 53 /100 |
| Cooler type | mm AIO | 360 |
| Radiator size | 280 mm | 360 mmBetter |
| Max rpm | 1700 | — |
Who it's for
Is the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280?
Its pwm fans stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 TURBO ARGB?
The Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 TURBO ARGB scores 54/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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