Find the ideal AIO liquid cooler for your processor based on your actual needs — from an everyday gaming PC to a processor that runs at full load for hours.

For gaming and everyday use

The Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 A-RGB is a liquid cooler that suits most PCs. Its 360 mm radiator with three 120 mm fans keeps processors such as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Core i7 cool, even during demanding games, while you can lower the fan speeds on the desktop for near-silent operation.

Its cold plate is offset toward the hottest area of AMD processors, giving you a few extra degrees of cooling without any adjustments. It supports AM4, AM5, LGA 1700, and LGA 1851, so it can stay with you when you upgrade your platform. There’s also a version without lighting, with the same cooling performance, if you prefer a more understated look.

It has remained a popular choice among users for a long time, mainly because it delivers cooling performance comparable to much more expensive AIOs.

For a smaller case

Many mid-tower and micro-ATX cases only support radiators up to 240 mm. That’s where the Arctic Freezer III Pro 240 ARGB follows the same design philosophy as its larger sibling: a 240 mm radiator with two 120 mm fans that spin at up to 2,800 RPM.

With a Core i5 or Ryzen 7, you’ll see a major improvement over the case’s air cooling, and the radiator can be mounted at the front or top without needing clearance above the memory modules. The 450 mm tubes give you flexibility for different mounting positions.

Its radiator is thicker than most 240 mm models, which helps improve performance, so check the clearance in front of your case fan.

For powerful processors under full load

A Ryzen 9, Core i9 or Core Ultra 7 running renders, video editing or large compiles gets much hotter than during gaming. The Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB meets the challenge with a 420 mm radiator and three 140 mm fans: more surface area and more airflow than any 360 mm model.

Because the large fans move plenty of air at lower speeds, they can spin slowly during office work while keeping the processor cool. The 500 mm tubes offer flexibility when installing the cooler.

Before choosing it, make sure your case can accommodate a 420 mm radiator at the top or front — you’ll need a large case. See more liquid coolers with three 140 mm fans and ARGB.

For a display on the pump

If your case has a glass panel, the pump is one of the first things you see. The Deepcool Mystique 360 ARGB has an LCD screen on the pump that shows CPU temperature and load while you play, or lets you display your own image.

Behind the screen is a full-size 360 mm radiator with three 120 mm fans, so you don’t sacrifice cooling for looks. The app for customizing the screen is easy to use, and the fans’ ARGB lighting syncs with the rest of your system.

It also supports older Intel sockets (LGA 1200 and 115x), which is useful if you’re upgrading an older PC. It’s louder than the other coolers on the list at high speeds, so setting a gentle fan curve in the BIOS is worthwhile.

For a Quiet PC

When your PC is in the same room where you work, sleep, or record, noise matters just as much as temperatures. The be quiet! Silent Loop 3 360 is rated at 19.8 dB at full load, the lowest figure among the liquid coolers in this guide.

The 360 mm radiator with three 120 mm fans keeps a Ryzen 7 or Core i7 cool while gaming, while its lighting is subtle and can be controlled through the motherboard. It even supports Threadripper (TR4/TR5), along with AM4, AM5, LGA 1700, and LGA 1851.

It costs more than the other 360 mm models on the list, but you get a quieter PC in return.

Before choosing, measure how much radiator space your case can fit — 240, 360 or 420 mm — and check that the liquid cooler supports your motherboard’s socket. Once you’ve confirmed these two things, choose based on how you use your PC: gaming, heavy workloads, appearance or quiet operation.

This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.