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Liquid Freezer WS360-SP5

A entry-level pick in the cpu coolers line-up, with mm AIO up front.

53/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
mm AIO360 mmSP5Dual Ball BearingBlack/White
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Why we rate it

  • PWM fans
  • Above-average radiator size
  • Below-average fan count
Score profile

Where the Liquid Freezer WS360-SP5 wins and loses

Scored against the cpu coolers class
TypePerformanceFan722181
Type and dimensions
72
Performance
21
Fan and pump
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type and dimensions

Cooler typemm AIO
Radiator size360 mm
Radiator thickness38 mm

Performance

Fan count3

Fan and pump

Fan bearingDual Ball Bearing
PWM fansYes

Compatibility

AMD socketsSP5

Features and aesthetics

ColourBlack/White
Head to head

Liquid Freezer WS360-SP5 vs ARCTIC ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280

Highlighted cell = better in that row
TypePerformanceFan
Liquid Freezer WS360-SP5ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280
 ARCTICLiquid Freezer WS360-SP5This pageARCTICARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280
Overall score53 /10053 /100
Cooler typemm AIOmm AIO
Radiator size360 mmBetter280 mm
Max rpm1700
Who it's for

Is the Liquid Freezer WS360-SP5 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Liquid Freezer WS360-SP5 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 Liquid Freezer WS360-SP5?

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.