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Arctic · Updated June 2026

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360: price, specs & release date

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360, released 2023-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: arctic.de verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark10/100#14 of 14 in class

The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 is listed at $130 on arctic.de as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 14 CPU coolers (median $125); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 10/100 pay-blind standing, #14 of 14 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest CPU coolers: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — $34.9

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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — Arctic
Image: arctic.de (© Arctic)

Price history

$130
2025-06-23↑10% on record2026-06-27

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 5 archived snapshots

Is the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 a good buy?

At $130, the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 is #8 cheapest of the 14 CPU coolers we track, where the median is $125. On the spec sheet, its radiator or height of 360 mm is the highest of the 14, its fan count of 3 is the highest of the 14, and its noise dba max of 40 is the highest of the 14. By release date, it is among the newer of the 11 we date.

Evidence of Record

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Physical metricsrecorded
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Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 4 physical metrics — max cpu package, noise, thermal and advantage vs noctua. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Only Tom's Hardware gave hands-on prose for this exact non-Pro model — two articles by the same reviewer. The verdict: quiet and a good value for gaming and GPU-heavy loads, but it fails maximum-strength CPU-only stress tests (minor thermal throttling), only matching good air coolers, and forces a warranty-voiding LGA1700 contact frame with limited socket support.

Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-04-06–2024-08-18

Tested by Tom's Hardware

Consistently praised

  • Low noise levels for an AIO — among the quietest in the charts
  • Good value for gaming and GPU-intensive workloads (gaming-load re-test)
  • Low introductory price

Commonly flagged

  • Fails maximum-strength CPU-only stress tests; minor thermal throttling
  • Mediocre noise-normalized performance — only comparable to good air coolers
  • Forced use of a warranty-voiding LGA1700 contact frame
  • Limited socket support (Intel LGA1700, AMD AM4/AM5 only)

Where reviewers disagree Single-outlet, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Tom's Hardware's own view shifted between its two articles: the April review deemed it 'unimpressive' and not recommended, while the August re-test — adding a combined CPU+GPU gaming load — reframed it as a good value for gamers, though the score was left unchanged.

The sources (2)

Tom's Hardware lab-tested ·

Max CPU package power cooled, i7-13700K no power limit (360mm, Our Testing): 234 W · Max noise level (360mm): 42.4 dBA · Noise at 125W load (360mm): 38.2 dBA · CPU temp at 175W load over 23C ambient (280/360mm): 55 C over ambient

To put it bluntly, the Liquid Freezer III is unimpressive.
Disappointingly, all models of the Liquid Freezer III failed our testing with power limits removed, and caused minor thermal throttling of the CPU.
compared to other AIOs, the Liquid Freezers do well in total noise levels

Tom's Hardware lab-tested ·

CPU temp at 110W + GPU gaming load, i7-14700K: 59 C · Advantage vs Noctua NH-D15 flagship at 165W + GPU load: 8-10 C cooler

The Liquid Freezer III 360 is a good value for gaming or users whose workloads are primarily GPU intensive.
because it fails my maximum strength CPU-only tests, I would not recommend it for users whose workloads can utilize the full power of a modern multi-core CPU
Arctic's Liquid Freezer III was significantly cooler at 59C – an 11C difference!

Specifications

Price (US)$130 MSRP at launch (black); A-RGB variant $150
BrandArctic
Released2023-10
Typeaio_liquid
Radiator or height (mm)360 mm
Fan count3
Socket supportIntel LGA1700, LGA1851, AMD AM4, AM5 (LGA1200/115x via optional kit)
Tdp rating (W)—
RgbNo
Noise dba max40

Source: arctic.de (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by gamersnexus.net. Release date October 18, 2023 confirmed via GamersNexus review. Launch MSRP $130 for black variant confirmed by multiple sources (A-RGB SKU $150). Noise at 100% fan speed ~40 dBA from GamersNexus testing (20-inch, non-chamber method). Official Arctic page confirms black non-RGB variant, 360 mm radiator, three P12 fans plus a 60 mm VRM fan, LGA1700/LGA1851 + AM4/AM5 native (LGA1200/115x via optional kit). Arctic does not publish a TDP ceiling so that field is null.

Is the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 worth it vs cheaper CPU coolers?

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 against its closest cheaper and pricier CPU coolers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked

ProductPriceTypeRadiator or height (mm)Fan countSocket supportRgb
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 this$130aio_liquid360 mm3Intel LGA1700, LGA1851, AMD AM4, AM5 (LGA1200/115x via optional kit)No
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite Capellix XT$119.99aio_liquid360 mm3Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011, LGA2066; AMD AM5, AM4, sTRX4/sTR4Yes
Deepcool LS720$139.99aio_liquid360 mm3Intel LGA2066, LGA2011-v3, LGA2011, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1155; AMD sTRX4, sTR4, AM5, AM4Yes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360?

Only Tom's Hardware gave hands-on prose for this exact non-Pro model — two articles by the same reviewer. The verdict: quiet and a good value for gaming and GPU-heavy loads, but it fails maximum-strength CPU-only stress tests (minor thermal throttling), only matching good air coolers, and forces a warranty-voiding LGA1700 contact frame with limited socket support. Praised: Low noise levels for an AIO — among the quietest in the charts; Good value for gaming and GPU-intensive workloads (gaming-load re-test); Low introductory price. Flagged: Fails maximum-strength CPU-only stress tests; minor thermal throttling; Mediocre noise-normalized performance — only comparable to good air coolers; Forced use of a warranty-voiding LGA1700 contact frame; Limited socket support (Intel LGA1700, AMD AM4/AM5 only). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 cost?

The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 has a US price of $130 (MSRP at launch (black); A-RGB variant $150), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 compare on price?

At $130, the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 is #8 cheapest of the 14 CPU coolers we track, where the median is $125.

Has the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360's price dropped?

No — since 2025-06-23 the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 has risen 10.4%, from $117.8 to $130; the lowest we have recorded is $117.8 (2025-06-23).

What is the lowest price the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 is $117.8 on 2025-06-23.

Is now a good time to buy the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360?

The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 is currently $130; the lowest we have recorded is $117.8 (2025-06-23). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 released?

The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 was released 2023-10.

What are the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360's key specs?

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 (Arctic): type aio_liquid, radiator or height mm 360 mm, fan count 3, socket support Intel LGA1700, LGA1851, AMD AM4, AM5 (LGA1200/115x via optional kit), rgb No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $130 at arctic.de, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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