Thermalright

Thermalright FW360 Black

A solid mid-range pick in the cpu coolers line-up, with mm AIO up front.

55/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
mm AIO360 mmLGA1700AM5
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Why we rate it

  • LCD pump screen
  • Rotatable pump head
  • Above-average radiator size
  • Below-average fan count
Score profile

Where the Thermalright FW360 Black wins and loses

Scored against the cpu coolers class
TypePerformanceFeatures763582
Type and dimensions
76
Performance
35
Features and aesthetics
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type and dimensions

Cooler typemm AIO
Radiator size360 mm

Performance

Fan count3
Max fan RPM3000

Noise

Max noise23

Compatibility

Intel socketsLGA1700
AMD socketsAM5

Features and aesthetics

LCD pump screenYes
Rotatable pump headYes
Head to head

Thermalright FW360 Black vs Thermalright FW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm

Highlighted cell = better in that row
TypePerformanceFeatures
Thermalright FW360 BlackFW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm
 ThermalrightThermalright FW360 BlackThis pageThermalrightFW360 SE ARGB V2 360mm
Overall score55 /10055 /100
Cooler typemm AIO360
Radiator size360 mm360 mm
Max rpm3000Better2000
Who it's for

Is the Thermalright FW360 Black 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 Thermalright FW360 Black worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other cpu coolers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Thermalright FW360 Black?

Its lcd pump screen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD?

The Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD scores 56/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.