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AQUA ELITE 360 V3
A entry-level pick in the cpu coolers line-up, with mm AIO up front.
52/100
mm AIO360 mmLGA1150AM44PIN PWMBlack
£49.79best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- AM5 support
- Above-average radiator size
- Below-average fan count
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the AQUA ELITE 360 V3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typemm AIO
Radiator size360 mm
Performance
Fan count3
Fan size120 mm
Max fan RPM3300
Min fan RPM1500
Max airflow66.17
Noise
Max noise23
Fan and pump
PWM fansYes
Connector4
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1150
AMD socketsAM4
LGA1700 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
RGBYes
Addressable RGBYes
ColourBlack
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAQUA ELITE 360 V3 vs Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Ion
AQUA ELITE 360 V3MasterLiquid 360 Ion
| ThermalrightAQUA ELITE 360 V3This page | Cooler MasterMasterLiquid 360 Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52 /100 | 53 /100Better |
| Cooler type | mm AIO | mm AIO |
| TDP capacity | — | 310 W |
| Radiator size | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Min db | — | 20 |
| Max rpm | 3300Better | 2400 |
Who it's for
Is the AQUA ELITE 360 V3 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 AQUA ELITE 360 V3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the AQUA ELITE 360 V3?
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 280?
The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 scores 53/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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