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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB AIO Liquid Cooler Black $145 + Delivery ($0 MEL/SYD C&C / in-Store) + Surcharge @ Scorptec

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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB AIO Liquid Cooler Black $145 + Delivery ($0 MEL/SYD C&C / in-Store) + Surcharge @ Scorptec
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Lbjk87 on 16/10/2024 - 00:51 scorptec.com.au (873 clicks)

Was $189. Excellent reviews for this cooler as seen here - https://gamersnexus.net/megacharts/cpu-coolers
Also has a VRM fan over the socket.
Compatible with AMD AM4, AM5 and Intel LGA1700.
For LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151 and LGA1150 there is a separate mounting kit.
LGA1700 use an included contact frame for mounting.

This is a thick AIO (38mm rad alone) so check clearance in your case.
6 year warranty.

420mm Black RGB is also on special for $189 - https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/cooling/cpu-coolers/1081…

1% surcharge for Card & PayPal payments.
First post on here. Sorry if I got anything wrong.

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  • goodwillN1 on 16/10/2024 - 01:02

    I am so tempted but can't justify this for the 7800X3D other than just a tiny bit of PBO :/

    • mckayver on 16/10/2024 - 01:48

      Will probably need it for the 9800x3d next month.

    • aelix on 16/10/2024 - 13:06
      +1

      Although I use an AIO currently, I won't buy one again. Air coolers have become so good that even ignoring price (where air coolers are cheaper) I'd rather have the lower noise and longer lifespan of an air cooler.

  • lachlantula on 16/10/2024 - 01:22
    +1

    looks like a great first post to me:)

  • yellowrhino93 on 16/10/2024 - 02:48

    Fair warning to anyone mounting this on AMD. This was a nightmare….but it's an A++ cooler

    • Lolitsjoel on 16/10/2024 - 07:02
      +1

      really? why is that? mine was an absolute breeze, nfi what gamersnexus etc was on about unless they fixed the issue after all the reviewers got them

      • Dimz on 16/10/2024 - 08:13
        +2

        Agree, fitted mine last night and couldn't see any issues.

    • lachlantula on 16/10/2024 - 11:59

      it's not that bad if you follow the suggestions people wrote in the youtube comments under the official tutorials

      Tip for anyone struggling, attach pump to brackets first and then attach the brackets to board, simple just screw the four screws a little at a time on opposite corners

      that worked well for me

      • Lolitsjoel on 16/10/2024 - 14:58

        Literally didn’t even need that hey.

      • yellowrhino93 on 16/10/2024 - 17:47

        I followed everything ended up using a reddit post/comment that talked about exactly this and got it a little bit later

        • lachlantula on 16/10/2024 - 18:01

          yeah, its definitely not super straightforward even with this strategy

  • BargainWizard on 16/10/2024 - 03:22
    +1

    for anyone who is interested the only place i could find the ARCTIC Intel LGA1200/115X Mounting Kit after searching for quite a while was amazon gp (i think thats amazon great britain) and it cost me just under aud$30 using the standard shipping option
    Ships from Amazon
    Sold by ARCTIC Inc

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VGNYTD3

    stay free stay healthy :)
    and especially just for the kids both the big overgrown ones like us and also the younger ones too
    stay free stay healthy stay magical too :)

    • scottb721 on 16/10/2024 - 22:20

      Thanks, I have an LGA1200.
      Although I wonder if my current Arctic eSports cooler parts would work.

  • Shaun Prawn on 16/10/2024 - 05:15
    +1

    In the process of building a new PC and I cannot make up my mind about going with an AIO or a tradional fan cooler. Last night I was dead set on going for fan cooler, but now I see this post and I am undecided again 😅. My case is quite big (fractal design North XL) so I have no space restrictions. No rush to build, so I will keep thinking about it a bit longer.

    • toughgamer on 16/10/2024 - 06:32
      +3

      AIO is a no brainier. Better looking, cooler and quieter. I’ve got 2 gaming PCs and a work PC all cooled with AIO and will never consider fan cooling again

      • DiscountForThee on 16/10/2024 - 09:29

        quieter

        This is definitely my main draw.

      • aelix on 16/10/2024 - 13:10
        +4

        I don't agree with this at all, and I'm currently using an AIO. I will not buy another AIO because tower-style air coolers provide more than adequate performance to avoid thermal throttling on all but the highest-power draw CPUs. They are also cheaper and have basically unlimited lifespan (if a fan dies, you can replace it for $30 but good luck replacing an AIO pump).

        Aesthetics are personal preference, I think both look fine but my PC is under a desk so I don't care anyway. In terms of noise, AIO pumps are not silent - in my system the AIO noise is more noticeable at idle than my previous air cooler, but quieter under heavy load.

    • spazr on 16/10/2024 - 08:07

      I haven't used a traditional fan cpu cooler in over 10 years. AIO is the way to go

      • HeXa on 16/10/2024 - 08:17
        +1

        likewise - my last HSF build was a pimped C2Q in 2008

        then moved to custom WC loops for while, and now AIO for builds since Skylake

        ALFs are sweet

    • Yve on 16/10/2024 - 10:26

      The choice largely depends on whether you’re opting for Intel or AMD. If you're using Intel and want more headroom for PL2 (Maximum turbo power) boosts, I'd suggest going for an AIO cooler. The greater thermal mass helps manage sudden spikes in CPU temperature more effectively. That said, noise shouldn't be a major concern in a larger system, whether you're using an AIO or air cooling.

      A 240mm AIO is generally superior as it features a large radiator, pump, coolant, and 2 fans. It outshines most air cooling options simply because of the higher thermal mass, and the ability for 2 fans to exhaust directly out of the case. One major downside is that they pretty much only last ~3 years before they start experiencing issues.
      A Fractal Design North XL can support 3 140 fans on the front (Intake), 3 120 fans on the top (Exhaust) and 1 rear 140 fan (Exhaust). If you're cooling a 14700k/9950x or less, you can cool it with any air cooler design rated for 250w tdp (PL2 turbo boost). I'd have to recommend an AIO for 13900k/14900k. Also, if you're paring it with a gpu like the 4090, then thats when you really should consider it. For your design, if you do end up sticking with an AIO, it's recommended you put it in the front mount for the longevity of the aio pump.

      For those wanting to learn more, PC cooling can be understood in terms of thermal mass and the system’s ability to dissipate heat. If your CPU struggles with heavy workloads within the first five minutes (assuming everything is installed correctly), it's likely a thermal mass issue, and upgrading to a larger air or liquid cooling solution would help.

      If the system’s heat gradually increases until it results in errors, consider upgrading your heat dissipation capabilities. This could mean adding more fans, improving your fan layout, or opting for higher quality fans. We’ve only seen these issues more recently, with motherboard manufacturers—and likely Intel—removing PL2 caps on high-end LGA1700 boards to manipulate performance data in their favour.

      With this knowledge, you can also design systems for space-constrained environments and make better purchasing decisions. A 240mm AIO isn't really necessary to cool an 8-core 7800X3D. There are much cheaper alternatives, or if you're keen, you could even use a compact ITX cooler like the AXP120x67 in a small form factor case.

      • Shaun Prawn on 16/10/2024 - 13:54
        +1

        Wow, thanks for the detailed response. This PC will be a dedicated gaming PC so I will be going with an AMD 9800x3d or above if there is value in doing so. I am also waiting for RTX 50 series cards to release, and I am probably intending it get a 5090, unless it is like $4k+, then I will most likely get a 5080.

        I was contemplating the Noctua NH-D15 or NH-U12A. I was also considering the Deepcool Assassin IV or one of the Be Quiet Dark Rock Coolers… But now I'm considering AIO again 😅… I've got plenty of time to make a decisions so I will probably continue to read and watch YouTube videos on coolers for a while yet 😂

        I definitely like the look of AIO's more but it's not a big deal for me. I have heard that pump noise can be annoying on some AIO's and I am also concerned about the longevity of them a little bit. With fan cooling it is much more simple and easy to swap fans if needed.

        • Yve on 16/10/2024 - 19:51

          Honestly, your case is better suited for air cooling than an AIO. Mounting the radiator at the top would reduce the pump’s lifespan, while a side-mounted radiator on the intake side would push heat from the radiator back into your system. Fortunately, this isn’t a major issue for a 9800X3D, as it likely won’t run too hot, meaning neither the pump nor the fans will be under much strain. So, just choose whichever option fits your aesthetic preference and is easiest to use.

          However, a 5090 might be pushing it, as the case's airflow design isn’t really optimised for cooling such a powerful card. A case with bottom intakes would perform much better for cooling something that generates that much heat. That said, if you can get hold of a Founders Edition (FE) card, you can disregard this, as its semi-blower design exhausts heat out the side and top. You can also run it at 100w-150w less like many 4090 owners chose to do to optimize performance relative to power and cooling becomes much easier.

          • Shaun Prawn on 16/10/2024 - 20:22
            +2

            @Yve: Why do you say mounting the radiator at the top would reduce the pumps lifespan? I can't see how that would have any impact on the pump compared to mounting at the front intake.

            • Yve on 17/10/2024 - 12:29

              @Shaun Prawn: Sorry other way around, mount it on the top instead of the front.
              I've had a EKWB Basic 240 break in 1.5 years and the old Arctic Liquid II 240 break after 3 years most recently both mounted top. Even though I'm pretty certain it's the correct orientation 😭. Getting a bit fed up with AIOs, and replacing thermal grizzly kryonaut so frequently, swapping to Honeywell PTM + Air cooling.

              • Shaun Prawn on 17/10/2024 - 16:50

                @Yve: I literally just watched a video saying AIO up top as exhaust resulted in CPU temps 10 degrees higher compared to AIO at front as intake. And GPU temps were the same for both situations 😅…. This video was quite old but. It was using a GTX 970 GPU and 7000 series Intel CPU… I imagine both the heat dissipation of CPU/GPU and effectiveness of AIO's has changed a bit since then. I will continue to watch/read more for now until I can firmly decide.. But now I'm kinda leaning towards having an AIO front mount as intake 🤔 maybe even a 420mm size one which the case can fit. Will research more.

                I got my motherboard delivered today (X670E Taichi). Only things left are GPU, CPU and cooler. I have an RTX 4060 in a small system I will probably take out and use in the new rig temporarily until 5000 series launch.

              • Shaun Prawn on 17/10/2024 - 17:39
                +1

                @Yve: And now watched another video saying it doesn't really matter if AIO is front or top mount. With AIO in front as intake, the CPU temp was 2 degrees cooler and GPU was 5 degrees warmer than AIO at the top as exhaust. This was with a 4080 gpu and 7950x CPU using the Arctic Liquid Freezer III. I really get the feeling I'm overthinking it, which I tend to do with just about everything.

                • Yve on 18/10/2024 - 08:25

                  @Shaun Prawn: Haha! I think it's like, as long as there isn't an air gap in the pump, then it'll be fine😅.
                  Mainly my experience with CPU coolers is just getting annoyed by the Kryonaut repaste every 1.5 years and needing to replacing the AIO. It's unfortunate that if you own like a 12900k, 13900k, 14900k… It's practically your only reasonable option to cooling it.

                  • Shaun Prawn on 18/10/2024 - 13:15

                    @Yve: The way I look at it, an AIO has a trade-off in either position for me, unless it is mounted outside the case which I don't believe I can do with mine and I don't think I would want to do that either.

                    If I mount up top I'm likely getting worse cooling on the CPU when gaming because of the GPU heat exhausting out through the radiator. And if I mount on front I'm restricting airflow into the case to a degree, and also blowing some warm air back in which seems silly to do.

                    Considering my case is relatively big with decent airflow it's probably best having my intake fans at the front without any additional obstructions (already has a mesh dust filter), and just an exhaust fan up top and one on the back too. The air cooler doesn't have any alternative mounting with any sorts of trade-offs, it can only go on 1 way I believe…

                    Probably leaning towards air cooling again now… But most likely will change my mind again before the end of the day 🤣

                    • Beyond on 19/10/2024 - 04:42
                      +1

                      @Shaun Prawn: Front/Bottom/Intake Mount = Better CPU cooling, higher ambient case temperature and the radiator picks up more dust. Bottom intake will have louder audibles.

                      Top/Rear/Exhaust Mount = Less CPU cooling compared to intake, lower case temps and less dust.

                      • Shaun Prawn on 19/10/2024 - 08:19
                        +1

                        @Beyond: Thanks for that. Actually, now I'm considering using a 280mm AIO mounted as front intake. That way I will still have one unobstructed 140mm intake fan at the bottom front of the case for better airflow to the GPU etc. And then just have an exhaust fan up the top back. I'm considering the Noctua NF-A20 (200mm fan) as it will fit in the top of my case.

                        I'm leaning towards an AIO again now because I would like to mount my GPU vertically with a riser bracket, and I might have problems doing that with a massive CPU air cooler.

                        • Beyond on 19/10/2024 - 11:49
                          +1

                          @Shaun Prawn: Unfortunately, I haven't got much personal experience with using risers alongside AIOs or air coolers, so I'm unable to comment on the particulars of that.

                          This AIO by Arctic has been rated quite highly amongst testers.

                          Just an FYI, the non-RGB-variant of this AIO appears to have better fans(last I recall when I looked it up a while back), so if RGB isn't too important, then you should keep an eye out for the other model. Which regularly goes on sale anyway.
                          Also, check to see if it comes with the latest offset mount(s).

                          The combination of fans is usually dictated by the case's architecture.

                          • Shaun Prawn on 19/10/2024 - 13:40
                            +1

                            @Beyond: Yeh I have zero interest in RGB, I strongly dislike it actually. I would potentially end up replacing the fans with Noctua NF-A14X25 G2 fans when they become available here.

                            I think I really need to just bite the bullet and buy something so I can stop thinking about it so much 😅… The 420mm Liquid Freezer III is also in discount at 🤔… Maybe I should just buy that. It fits my case apparently.

                            • Beyond on 19/10/2024 - 17:55

                              @Shaun Prawn: It might be best to look at the measurements of the 420mm Radiator then see if that + the fans would fit reasonably.

                              Lots of users have complained because their case didn't fit a particular 420mm radiator and got angry because it says "420mm compatible" somewhere in the booklet or online spec sheet.

                              If you're just trying to get something in, you could probably grab a $30 air cooler online and use that comfortably until you make up your mind, then use the air cooler for another build down the track(if you end up deciding on an AIO that is).

  • vl0071 on 16/10/2024 - 08:36
    +1

    This the thickness of the radiator with fans for this AIO is above the norm and will not fit into sone PC cases. I found this out after buying this and will now need to buy another mid tower to fit it.

  • sim777 on 16/10/2024 - 11:09

    Anyone know whether this will fit into asus AP201? Currently got a Pearless assassin on a 7800x3d without issues but really like the look of an AIO. Is this over the top?

  • Namidairo on 16/10/2024 - 11:59

    If I recall, current contract frame designs might be incompatible with the new Intel socket (The one where all the new processors are labelled Core Ultra), because they revised the shape of the IHS.

    • bjk87 on 16/10/2024 - 15:47

      If you look up this product on the official arctic site. It mentions compatibility with the new Intel socket.
      Unsure if the scorptec stock is a runout of the 1700 only stock. Might be worth checking with them.

      I've been following this cooler for a while hoping for a sale and it's only come into stock again recently so fingers crossed it includes the new socket compatibility. Although I'm only using it on a slightly overclocked 12700k for now.

  • BaccyChan on 18/10/2024 - 14:35

    I'm not really sure I understand why people spend so much on thermals.. (Not a statement of judgement, but I think I'm actually missing something? or don't get it?)

    I have a AK400 CPU Cooler that cost me $40 on my 5700x3D and it barely hits over 60c. I have a overclocked/undervolted 7900GRE with nothing but the stock 3 intake fans that came with my case and 1 exhaust fan that I added to it. Blasting RT/PT in Cyberpunk my Card hits like ~64c with a 20ish delta, whilst my GPU Fan is set to 45% max. What is there to gain out of spending hundreds on more cooling? As it is, it's not very loud or anything. I like the look of these things, but what does this money get me over my current set up?

  • Beyond on 19/10/2024 - 04:45
    +1

    Lower thermals mean that you can overclock your hardware higher or use it more intensely before it begins to throttle.

    • BaccyChan on 19/10/2024 - 10:58

      My GPU is already clocked as high as it can go before the card itself is just going to crash though or I put a custom bios on it or something, which seems pointless these days. It's not close to temp throttles.

      • Beyond on 19/10/2024 - 11:52

        What did you use to overclock it?

        A realistic overclock on the GPU should easily be able to get the GPU to go to throttling temps on a stress test.

        • BaccyChan on 19/10/2024 - 12:06

          7900GRE/Adrenalin.
          It's set to a max of 2803mhz which you can't clock any higher than that because it doesn't do anything if you set it higher. (Stock is like 2250) So I don't see how I can go higher than this. It actually sits at 2703-2803 whilst playing games easily.
          I've set the VRAM to 2316/Fast Timings, I can kinda set it to 2416 if I want, but it makes doing things out of games unstable.
          My Voltage is set about 50 below stock.

          I don't bother fully stress testing using stress testing programs as I don't find it realistic to actually just playing games which is what I do it for.
          I can play Cyberpunk fully maxed with all RT on and my GPU doesn't go over about 65c. / 84ish Hot Spot. The hotspot on this card can go as high as 110 safely.

          Is this not a realistic overclock?

          • Beyond on 19/10/2024 - 18:02

            @BaccyChan: I haven't looked into the GRE models much.

            You've got your GPU undervolted, which usually means the individual prefers lower power consumption, temperature and clock speeds.

            Stress tests aren't realistic, that's true, but the goal IMO is after making any voltage changes confirming that the system is stable and how its performance, temperature and other variables compare to before the changes.

  • scottb721 on 19/10/2024 - 21:06

    I might bite if the 280 goes on sale.

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