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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB - Water Cooling PC, AIO CPU Water Cooler, Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM-controlled pump, Fan: 200–1900 rpm, LGA1851 und LGA1700 Contact Frame - Black

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Product Dimensions	31.7L x 14W x 6.5H Centimetres
Brand	ARCTIC
Power connector type	4-Pin
Voltage	12 Volts
Wattage	4.2 watts
Cooling method	Water
Compatible devices	Intel Socket: LGA1851, LGA1700; AMD Socket: AM5, AM4
Material	Aluminium (Radiator), Copper, Micro-Skived-Fins (Cold Plate)
Maximum rotational speed	1900 RPM
Air flow capacity	69.9 Cubic Feet Per Minute

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CONTACT FRAME FOR INTEL LGA1851 AND LGA1700: Improved contact pressure distribution through Intel mounting frame for efficient heat transfer, thanks to even CPU contact surface
NATIVE AMD OFFSET MOUNTING: Optimized for the multi-die chiplet design of Ryzen processors - 5mm offset for optimal coverage of the CPU hotspot, resulting in more efficient heat transfer
ACTIVE COOLING OF THE VOLTAGE CONVERTERS: PWM-controlled VRM fan that additionally cools components in the base area, such as voltage converters
INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT: The PWM cables of the radiator fans are integrated into the jacket of the hoses, which means that only one visible cable is connected to the motherboard
LIMITED COMPATIBILITY WITH A FEW MOTHERBOARDS: Oversized coolers on the M.2_1 slot can lead to compatibility problems. An overview and solution is available in the technical data, in the manual and on the manufacturer's website. Please use the compatibility check

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Manufacturer

‎ARCTIC

Place of Business

‎ARCTIC Inc.

Item model number

‎ACFRE00143A

Product Dimensions

‎31.7 x 14 x 6.5 cm; 1.72 kg

ASIN

‎B09VH1QDPS

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Product Description

60 mm Fan in CPU Block

Active Cooling in the Socket Area

Enables a continuously higher load and a longer service life of the voltage converters.
Replaces the Standard ILM

Contact Pressure Distribution LGA1851 | LGA1700

Minimal mechanical stress on the CPU and mainboard and improved cooling efficiency.
5 mm Offset Coldplate

Centring on CPU Hotspot

Better temperatures on AMD's multi-die chip design thanks to vertically offset mounting.
23 % Larger Finstack

More Surface Area - More Power

Consistently lower temperatures due to optimisation of the internal structure of the 38 mm radiator.
Two Control Modes

Complete Control or Simple Control

Individual control of pump/VRM fan/radiator fan or all via one connection.

1 VRM Fan 2 Intel Contact Frame 3 AMD Offset Mounting 4 Optimised Radiator 5 Connection Options

Technical Specifications

Compatibility	Intel Socket: LGA1851, LGA1700; AMD Socket: AM5, AM4; PI \| NNPI: 319 \| 259; Thermal Paste: MX-6 (0.8 g); Promise: 6 Years; Operating Ambient Temperature: 0–40 °C; LED Connector: 3-Pin A-RGB Connector; All-In-One Connector: 4-Pin PWM Connector; Splitt Connector: 3x 4-Pin PWM Connector
Pump	Pump: 800–2800 rpm (PWM controlled); Current \| Voltage: 0.35 A \| 12 V DC; Cold Plate: Copper, Micro Skived Fins; Tube Length: 450 mm; Tube Diameter: Outer: 12.4 mm, Inner: 6.0 mm
VRM Module	VRM Fan: 400–2500 rpm (PWM controlled); Current \| Voltage: 0.05 A \| 12 V DC; LEDs: 12x A-RGB LEDs; Current \| Voltage: 0.40 A \| 5 V DC
Radiator Fans	General: 2x P14 PWM PST A-RGB; Speed: 200–1900 rpm; Air Flow: 69.90 cfm \| 117.06 m³/h; Static Pressure: 2.0 mmH₂O; Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing; Current \| Voltage: 0.17 A \| 12 V DC; Cable Length: 40 mm; Connector: 4-Pin PWM Connector
RGB Specifications	LEDs: 12x A-RGB LEDs; Current \| Voltage: 0.40 V \| 5 V DC; Cable Length: 40 mm + 80 mm Splitter Cable; Connector: 3-Pin A-RGB Connector + 3-Pin Plug
Size & Weight	Radiator: 317 (L) x 138 (W) x 38 (H) mm; Weight: 1765 g
Conditionally compatible**	ASRock: B650E PG-ITX WiFi, Z790 Taichi Lite ASUS ROG: Z790 Taichi Lite, Crosshair X670E Extreme, Maximus Z690 Apex, Maximus Z690 Extreme, Maximus Z790 Apex (Encore), Maximus Z790 Extreme, Maximus Z790 Formula, Strix B650E-I Gaming WIFI, Strix X570-I Gaming, Strix X670E-E Gaming WIFI, Strix X670E-I Gaming WIFI GIGABYTE: B650E AORUS Master, X670 AORUS Pro AX, X670E AORUS Xtreme, Z690 AORUS Master/Ultra/Xtreme, Z690I AORUS Ultra DDR4, Z790 Aero G, Z790 AORUS Master, Z790 AORUS Xtreme (X)
Incompatible	ASRock: A320TM-ITX, X300TM-ITX, X570 AQUA, X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3, X570D4I-2T, Z690 AQUA, Z690 AQUA OC ASUS: Prime A320M-E, Prime B350M-E, Prime B450M-K, ROG Maximus Z690 extreme Glacial, ROG Maximus Z690 Formula, ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WIFI, ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WIFI GIGABYTE: B650I AORUS Ultra MSI: MPG X570S Carbon EK X, MPG Z690 Carbon EK X
**Note	**The height of the pre-installed M.2_1 cooler overlaps with the pump of the Liquid Freezer III. ARCTIC provides a suitable M.2 cooler. Please contact ARCTIC support to request a free replacement. Please include the invoice of your motherboard as proof with your request.

Liquid Freezer III Series in Comparison

	LF III 280 A-RGB, black	LF III 280 A-RGB, white	LF III 280	LF III 240 A-RGB, black	LF III 360 A-RGB, white	LF III 420
Customer Reviews	102	688	102	152	101	549
Intel Socket	LGA1851, LGA1700	LGA1851, LGA1700	LGA1851, LGA1700	LGA1851, LGA1700	LGA1851, LGA1700	LGA1851, LGA1700
AMD Socket	AM5, AM4	AM5, AM4	AM5, AM4	AM5, AM4	AM5, AM4	AM5, AM4
A-RGB LEDs	12x per Fan, 12x VRM Module	12x per Fan, 12x VRM Module	/	12x per Fan, 12x VRM Module	12x per Fan, 12x VRM Module	/
Fan	2x P14 PWM PST A-RGB	2x P14 PWM PST A-RGB	2x P14 PWM	2x P12 PWM PST A-RGB	3x P12 PWM PST A-RGB	3x P14 PWM
Fan Speed	200–1900 rpm	200–1900 rpm	200–1700 rpm	200–2000 rpm	200–2000 rpm	200–1700 rpm
RGB Connector	3-Pin A-RGB Connector	3-Pin A-RGB Connector	/	3-Pin A-RGB Connector	3-Pin A-RGB Connector	/
Tube Length	450 mm	450 mm	450 mm	450 mm	450 mm	450 mm
Dimensions (Radiator)	317 (L) x 138 (W) x 38 (H) mm	317 (L) x 138 (W) x 38 (H) mm	317 (L) x 138 (W) x 38 (H) mm	277 (L) x 120 (W) x 38 (H) mm	398 (L) x 120 (W) x 38 (H) mm	458 (L) x 138 (W) x 38 (H) mm
Weight	1765 g	1765 g	1705 g	1490 g	1870 g	2235 g

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Price	$204.99	$218.73	$209.99	$219.99	$19.90	$39.90
Delivery	Get it Jul 12 - 24	Get it Jul 9 - 12	Get it Jul 9 - 16	Get it by Saturday, Jul 6	Get it by Saturday, Jul 6	Get it by Saturday, Jul 6
Customer ratings	4.3688	4.4549	4.3101	4.51,115	4.4414	4.7233
Noise level	—	—	—	4.4	4.2	4.4
Value for money	—	—	—	4.0	4.6	4.8
Easy to install	—	—	—	3.9	4.6	4.5
Sold by	Aero Malls	OneDealOutlet Canada	Canada Computers & Electronics	Amazon.ca	THERMALRIGHT.EUR	Thermalright Direct 2
cooling method	Water	Water	Water	Water	Air	Air
power connector type	3-Pin	4-Pin	4-Pin	4-Pin	4-Pin	4-Pin
compatible devices	—	Intel Socket: 1700 (please see the note below!), 1200, 115X, 2011-3, 2066 *Square ILM, AMD Socket: AM4	Intel Socket: LGA1851, LGA1700; AMD Socket: AM5, AM4	Radiator	Desktop	Desktop
air flow capacity	69.9 cubic feet per minute	—	48.8 cubic feet per minute	—	66.17 cubic feet per minute	66.17 cubic feet per minute
max. rotational speed	1900 rpm	1700 rpm	2000 rpm	1500 rpm	1550 rpm	1550 rpm
noise level	0 sones	0.3 sones	0 sones	31 decibels	25.6 decibels	—
material	Aluminium (Radiator), Copper, Micro-Skived-Fins (Cold Plate)	Aluminum Rubber Copper	Aluminium (Radiator), Copper, Micro Skived Fins (Cold Plate)	Copper	Polycarbonate	Silicone
wattage	4.2 watts	1.44 watts	4.2 watts	—	—	—

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Emma

Great AIO cooler

Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2023

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Great cooler, nice RGB, not noisy, easy to install, looks sturdy.
The radiator is big though, it fits my mid-tower case (Phanteks ECLIPSE G500A) with no extra space.

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Bruno

Excelent

Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2023

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Very good cooler, installation can be a little bit easier, in my Phantek P400A I need to install it in the front (pull config), and 1 mm more would not have fit.

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Tricha Hutchinson

No lg1700 mount

Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2022

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Didnt come with the mount despite the fact it says its compatible with lg1700 socket. Processor overheats just by going on goolgle... I cant even use it.

Edit: customer support sent me a free mount. Still very annoying to wait 3 weeks to be able to use the computer, but good customer support. Request was addressed in timely matter so that's that.

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Excellent AIO CPU cooler

Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2023

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Installation was easy, came with the needed LGA1700 mounting kit. CPU is running on average 15-20 degrees cooler under load/while gaming. Great, quality product.

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Burak

Great product! Unless you’re using MSI B650 Tomahawk

Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2023

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

I bought an arctic cooler specifically because I had read that they had the most reliable water cooling connection. That much seems to be true. The fans work as expected but it wont sync with Mystic Light. I can hold the RGB button on my case (MSI Gungnir 110R) and it syncs up but when I reboot, it is back to normal.

Im not a huge RGB fan but i do like soft and consistent lighting, which this component messes up.

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Mike

A few parts missing, but it works

Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2022

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Was missing the thermal paste and some screws, but had some so didn't return it. Probably got a used unit, box was not sealed. Had the QC sticker on it showing it was the fixed version at least.

Installation is typical for an AIO. This unit comes with an extra thick radiator so take your measurements CAREFULLY before ordering.

Very thick tubing can be difficult to manipulate where you want it.

Cools the CPU ok, keeps a fully loaded 5900x around 83c in offset position, ok but not great for a 280m model. Was expecting better.

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Kristian

Excellent cpu cooler, but...

Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2023

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Cooler came with some bent radiator fins, and it seemed to be a used unit since the box wasn't sealed. It would have gotten a higher rating if it was new.

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Jeremiah

Looks great, fans come preinstalled for exhaust!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

Size: Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB in whiteColour Name: whiteVerified Purchase

Typical great arctic product. Looks good, great temps, great price, good warranty. Fans come preinstalled for exhaust, pretty easy to flip around and adjust cables for intake. Only complaint is the cable management for the waterblock connectors could have been more sleek or ran along the tubes for the liquid like some other AIOs. The fan attached to the waterblock is a great design I was we saw more often.

Edward V. Velez

New desigin but same great performance

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024

Size: Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB in blackColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

I never had an AIO before and really didn't think I needed one since I am not gamer or heavy CPU user. But when Arctic came out with the brand new Liquid Freezer III and...they came in with an introductory price to celebrate that beat all the competition, the decision was easy.

Tossed the old heatsink/fan that came with my CPU and mounted the 280mm radiator with argb fans with no problem. The pump comes with RX6 paste which does just fine. And having the VRM fan be magnetic so you can detach it, thats a plus!

It is slightly challenging to get the screws started to mount the pump but by holding the pump in the center and applying some downward pressure, you can get it screwed down and ready to go.

Nice feature is that they give 2 cables. If you are going just plain and nothing special, use the all in one cable that will run the pump, vrm and radiator fans all off the one CPU header. Or you can choose to go with the 3 separate cables so that the pump, vrm and fans are individually controlled via PWM.

The vrm fan is much bigger than what was installed on the older Liquid Freezer II and provides better coverage. The VRM fan also has built in argb so along with the argb fans, it lights up the case nicely.

There are different versions. I chose the argb in black with 280mm radiator. But Arctic thought this through and you can go 240, 360 or 420mm. You also have the choice of argb or no argb, and color choice of black or white. Now that's what I call variety.

Running cinebench on the CPU multicore test (AMD 5600X), It wouldn't go any higher than 71C. Now more powerful or more wattage CPU's may go a little higher but you should never see any throttling or shutdowns with this AIO.

Definitely a great purchase. And...they offer parts if you want to do your own repairs, but with a 6 year warranty, I may not even need to go that route.

Austin

Best AIO in the game!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023

Size: Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGBColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Arctic AIO's have been my favorite for a while now. They are the best, the numbers and tests don't lie. Even the Arctic 240mm AIO beats out some of the most popular 360mm AIO's. It's because the radiator is much thicker and the fans have much better static pressure than most because you need more pressure to push air through a thicker radiator effectively.

People don't realize how good the Arctic 280mm AIO is. The Arctic 280mm AIO is better than 360mm AIO's. It's been proven time and time again, and I'm not sure why, but the Arctic 280mm AIO beats even the Arctic 360mm AIO, and for the relatively low price you're paying for this 280mm AIO, you are getting absolutely insane performance.

I have 2 Arctic 280mm AIO's. One RGB and one Non-RGB. I also have a 240mm Arctic AIO, and I used to have an Arctic 360mm until I realized the 280mm is better than the 360mm. I've used the 280mm on the Ryzen 9 7900x and the Ryzen 9 7950x and the temps are awesome, even during benchtests. As long as Arctic keeps making AIO's, they will always be my first choice for a cooling solution. Also because of their Arctic MX-4 thermal paste. MX-4 is amazing, and well known as one of the best. They have Arctic MX-6 now and It's even better.

I love this AIO, and the only consumer CPU on the marker that it can't handle is a 13900KS, You would need the Arctic 420mm for that, but this 280mm can and will handle a 13900K just fine, even better than an Arctic 360mm will. This 280mm is an absolute beast and a god send for anyone wanting to cool their CPU the best they can without setting up a custom loop with multiple radiators.

It's also worth mentioning that their warranty program is awesome. I had a fan start rattling after 2 months once and when I got in touch with their warranty department, (it was easy and pretty fast) they just asked for my receipt and a video of it rattling. After I sent the email, I got a replacement fan in the mail 2 days later.

I have been building PC's for quite some time now and Arctic is top dog. 2nd to none... and this isn't just my opinion. This is fact.

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MARTA P.

Calidad-precio y excelente aio

Reviewed in Spain on June 7, 2024

Size: Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB in blackColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Ninguna queja sobre el AIO, silencioso y de fácil montaje (CPU AMD en mi caso), te viene con un tubito de pasta térmica de Arctic MX-6. Cosas a tener en cuenta: comprobar la compatibilidad con tu placa base, altura de las RAM y tamaño del chasis/caja. ¿A qué me refiero? A LAS DIMENSIONES. En mi caso era todo compatible teóricamente Caja 4000D Airflow de Corsair, RAM DDR5 Vengeance en canales a2-b2 y placa TUF B650. ¿Problema? Quería instalar el AIO arriba y choca con los disipadores de la placa (si lo pongo en el frontal no es lo más óptimo para mi flujo de aire y me limita en tamaño de las GPU a 32 cm como mucho y rozando casi). ¿Solución? Ir a por el de 240 en su lugar o cambiar a un disipador de aire. Me niego a cambiar la 4000D.

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ohlssonpat

Extremt tyst jämfört med min gamla plus häftiga ljuseffekter

Reviewed in Sweden on June 4, 2024

Size: Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB in blackColour Name: blackVerified Purchase

Inga problem med produkten förutom att argb kontakterna kunde vara lättare att komma åt eller vara längre.
Detta har inget med produkten att göra men mitt moderkort är bara rgb men det var billigare att köpa denna med argb plus en adapter till rgb än att köpa en med rgb.

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