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Liquid Freezer III Pro 240

A entry-level cpu cooler for PC builders, leading with 38mm AIO.

41/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
38mm AIO38 mmLGA1851AM5Black
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Why we rate it

  • PWM fans
  • LGA1700 support
  • LGA1851 support
  • Below-average radiator size
Score profile

Where the Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 wins and loses

Scored against the cpu coolers class
TypePerformanceFanCompatibili…Features3536767676
Type and dimensions
35
Performance
36
Fan and pump
76
Compatibility
76
Features and aesthetics
76
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type and dimensions

Cooler type38
Radiator size38 mm
Radiator thickness38 mm

Performance

Fan count2
Fan size120 mm

Fan and pump

PWM fansYes

Compatibility

Intel socketsLGA1851
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1700 supportYes
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes

Features and aesthetics

RGBYes
ColourBlack
VRM cooling fanYes
Head to head

Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 vs ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 A-RGB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
TypePerformanceFanCompatibili…Features
Liquid Freezer III Pro 240Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 A-RGB
 ARCTICLiquid Freezer III Pro 240This pageARCTICLiquid Freezer III Pro 240 A-RGB
Overall score41 /10041 /100
Cooler type3838
Radiator size38 mm38 mm
Who it's for

Is the Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 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.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 41/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Liquid Freezer III Pro 240?

Its pwm fans stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360?

The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 scores 43/100 versus this one at 41/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.