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MasterLiquid 360 Ion
A entry-level pick in the cpu coolers line-up, with mm AIO up front.
53/100
mm AIO310 W360 mm20 dBLGA1700AM5
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Why we rate it
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- AM5 support
- Above-average radiator size
- Below-average radiator thickness
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the MasterLiquid 360 Ion wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typemm AIO
Radiator size360 mm
Radiator thickness27.2 mm
Performance
TDP capacity310 W
Fan count3
Fan size120 mm
Max fan RPM2400
Min fan RPM0
Max airflow75.2
Max static pressure3.63
Noise
Min noise20
Max noise20
Fan and pump
Fan bearingMobius
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1700
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1700 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
RGBYes
Addressable RGBYes
LCD pump screenYes
LCD resolution480
ColourMulticolour
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMasterLiquid 360 Ion vs ARCTIC ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280
MasterLiquid 360 IonARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280
| Cooler MasterMasterLiquid 360 IonThis page | ARCTICARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53 /100 | 53 /100 |
| Cooler type | mm AIO | mm AIO |
| TDP capacity | 310 W | — |
| Radiator size | 360 mmBetter | 280 mm |
| Min db | 20 | — |
| Max rpm | 2400Better | 1700 |
Who it's for
Is the MasterLiquid 360 Ion 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 MasterLiquid 360 Ion 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 MasterLiquid 360 Ion?
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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