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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 against Noctua NH-U12S redux

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.

Arctic

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240

88Spec score

$51

typical price

Noctua

Noctua NH-U12S redux

66Spec score

$60

typical price

The verdict

  • The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 scores 33% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
  • Per dollar, the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 is the better buy: 172.5 points per $100 against 110.

Head to head

MeasureArctic Liquid Freezer III 240Noctua NH-U12S reduxGap
Spec score
88
66
22 ptsleft
Value, points per $100172.511057%left
Typical price$51$60$9left
Heat it holds280 W170 W65%left

Specifications

SpecArctic Liquid Freezer III 240Noctua NH-U12S redux
TypeLiquid (AIO)Air tower
Heat it holds280 W170 W
Size240 mm radiator158 mm tall
SocketsAM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851
BrandArcticNoctua
Released20242021
Typical price$51$60

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