ARCTIC
Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB
A entry-level pick in the cpu coolers line-up, with 38mm AIO up front.
47/100
38mm AIO38 mmLGA1851AM5Black
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Why we rate it
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- LGA1851 support
- Above-average fan size
- Below-average radiator size
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler type38
Radiator size38 mm
Radiator thickness38 mm
Performance
Fan count2
Fan size140 mm
Fan and pump
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1851
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1700 supportYes
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
RGBYes
Addressable RGBYes
ColourBlack
VRM cooling fanYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLiquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB vs ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB
Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGBLiquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB
| ARCTICLiquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGBThis page | ARCTICLiquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 47 /100 |
| Cooler type | 38 | 38 |
| Radiator size | 38 mm | 38 mm |
Who it's for
Is the Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB 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 Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB?
Its pwm fans stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Noctua NH-D12L?
The Noctua NH-D12L scores 48/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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