INTRODUCTION

    Air vs liquid cooling has been a debate for PC users for well over a decade now and even though I usually prefer the latter for my builds I can't deny that current air coolers have little to be jealous from AIO liquid coolers. Still, AIO liquid coolers do outperform most air coolers, arguably look better (for the most part) and they do offer real zero clearance issues with motherboard components and RAM. Yes, having pump issues is always a possibility but out of the 100+ models I've reviewed and used to date I've only encountered such issues with 3 of them. A few months back ARCTIC unveiled their Liquid Freezer III line of AIO CPU Coolers which thanks to a very aggressive pricing campaign (still ongoing) has been praised by gamers all over the world and since some of you asked today, I decided to test the 420mm variant (just like with when they launched their Liquid Freezer II line back in 2022).

    ARCTIC, a leading manufacturer of low-noise PC coolers and components, initiated and continues to shape the trend towards quiet cooling systems. In addition to an extensive range of CPU coolers and fans for home use and servers, ARCTIC produces high-quality monitor arms, wall mounts, thermal paste as well as thermal pads. The company, headed by founder Magnus Huber, has offices in Germany, Hong Kong, USA and China. It has won over PC enthusiasts in more than 65 countries with innovative and user-friendly products that are high quality and sold at competitively low pricing. For over 20 years, ARCTIC has stood for comfortable computing, top-level gaming and overclocking, with the best service and personal support.

    The 3rd line of liquid freezer AIOs by ARCTIC is available in two colors (black and white), with and without A-RGB lighting and in 4 different sizes (240/280/360/420mm models). As for features the Liquid Freezer III 420 A-RGB (and most models in this line) sports an 38mm thick aluminum radiator, 2800RPM PWM pump complete with a detachable 60mm 2500RPM VRM fan with ARGB LEDs on top, 450mm long braided EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) tubes, three 140mm P14 PWM PST A-RGB fluid-dynamic bearing fans (1900RPM/69.90CFM/2.0mmH2O) ready with cable management (routing). The new liquid freezer III line of AIO is compatible only with Intel LGA 1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 motherboards and as for warranty ARCTIC covers the entire line with a 6-year limited one.