The Ultimate Showdown: Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 vs. EK AIO 360

TLDRArctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 goes head-to-head with EK AIO 360 in a death match showdown. We compare thermal and acoustic performance, and assess the installation process.

Key insights

🔥Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 reclaimed its spot as the chart leader for thermal performance in a death match with EK AIO 360.

🌡️Thermal performance was measured using a 200W heat load, with both coolers set to a 35 dBa noise level.

🌬️Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 and EK AIO 360 have similar noise normalized thermals, with a marginal difference in favor of Arctic's cooler.

🌡️👨‍🔧Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 demonstrated an advantage in VRM thermals, thanks to its vrm fan and top-mounted radiator design.

🔧Installation for both coolers requires attention to detail, with potential challenges for AMD mounting kits.

Q&A

Which cooler is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 or EK AIO 360?

—Both coolers offer similar thermal performance, with a slight advantage to Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 in VRM thermals.

Do these coolers come with extra mounting hardware?

—Our retail sample was missing mounting hardware, but contacting customer support should resolve any missing hardware issues.

Are these coolers loud at 35 dBa?

—35 dBa is not excessively loud, and the noise level was standardized across all tested coolers for comparative purposes.

Can the vrm fan on the Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 be disabled?

—Yes, disabling the vrm fan resulted in a slight increase in VRM temperatures.

Are these coolers compatible with AMD mounting kits?

—Both coolers have AMD mounting kits, but the installation process may require additional attention and potentially an extra hand.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to the death match showdown between Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 and EK AIO 360.

03:38Comparison of thermal and acoustic performance, highlighting the advantage of the Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 360 in VRM thermals.

08:08Explanation of noise normalized thermals and the importance of understanding how noise testing works.

08:59Illustration of the vrm fan on the Liquid Freezer 2 280's impact on VRM thermals.

09:59Comparison of VRM thermals between the Liquid Freezer 2 360 and EK AIO 360, highlighting the advantage of top-mounted radiators.

09:59Comparison of VRM thermals between the Liquid Freezer 2 360 and EK AIO 360, highlighting the advantage of top-mounted radiators.

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