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title: "ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 - Water Cooling PC, Intel & AMD Compatible"
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# 72.8 CFM airflow PWM-controlled VRM fan Optimized multi-die Ryzen cooling ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 - Water Cooling PC, Intel & AMD Compatible

**Brand:** arctic
**Price:** € 60.28
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay Frosty, Stay Ahead: The Ultimate Liquid Cooling Upgrade

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 - Water Cooling PC, Intel & AMD Compatible by arctic
- **How much does it cost?** € 60.28 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- arctic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted arctic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Term Reliability:** 6-year warranty backed by ARCTIC’s trusted engineering excellence
- • **Revolutionary VRM Cooling:** Active PWM fan cools voltage converters, boosting system stability under load
- • **High Airflow Radiator Fans:** 72.8 CFM airflow ensures rapid heat dissipation for peak performance
- • **Sleek Integrated Cable Management:** Hidden PWM cables wrapped in hose jackets for a clean, minimalist build
- • **Precision Intel & AMD Compatibility:** Seamless LGA1700, LGA1851 & Ryzen multi-die support for next-gen CPUs

## Overview

The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 is a premium water cooling solution engineered for Intel and AMD platforms, featuring a high-efficiency radiator with 72.8 CFM airflow, a PWM-controlled VRM fan for active voltage converter cooling, and integrated cable management for a sleek build. Designed to optimize heat transfer on modern multi-die Ryzen and Intel CPUs, it offers reliable, quiet cooling backed by a 6-year warranty.

## Description

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Review: Easy AM5 install, quiet, shockingly effective - Given the reviews I've watched and read I expected this to be difficult to install, especially when mounting the block to the CPU on my Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 mainboard. Instead, I was able to get the thing installed within a couple minutes without removing the board from the case, or even laying the case down on its side. The mount appears solid as my CPU idle temps are in the mid 30s in the hottest room in the house. This thing cools my Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than the 360mm AIO it replaced. I mounted this cooler on the front of a Fractal Design North with tempered glass side panel. As shipped, with the fans attached, the radiator will not fit in a tubes-down orientation if your GPU is 270mm or longer (mine is 267mm). You can sandwich the case's front fan mounting rails between the fans and radiator to make it fit quite comfortably, though. I chose to mount the fans inside and the radiator outside to minimize audible fan noise, which was somewhat challenging but worth it. Be aware, though, that due to the thickness of the radiator this will necessitate the removal of the filter from the front panel. I also opted to use a pair of 140mm Noctua NF-A14 fans left over from a previous build instead of the Arctic ones that came with the unit. I'm sure this contributes to the overall silence of the system.
Review: Simple. And performs well. Great for AM4 - Bought this to replace a dying NZXT cooler. (at least I think it was dying, but it could be the crappy software needed to control it) This thing is exactly what I needed. Easy to install. Everything controlled by one cable from the motherboard. No proprietary software or anything needed. It does also come with a breakaway cable if you wish to control everything separately. I don't personally care, so a set-it-and-forget-it fan curve that spins up everything is what I opted for. Performs well too. Keeps my 5800X3D (stock with PBO on) below 80° at 100% sustained load. When gaming, it barely goes over 70 for brief periods. Edit: should probably add that I put on noctua fans as I already had some, so I don't know how it performs with the stock fans, but it should be about the same. The only difference is that these are probably a little quieter. But it goes to show that if you want to use your own fans, it's super simple. Was able to just use the short lead on the noctua fans and use the connectors that are sleeved through the cooler. VRM fan is also a nice bonus, because my board doesn't have the best VRMs. Not why I bought it, but nice to have. Would highly recommend if you don't care about RGB and just want something that performs well without fuss. Arctic keeps killing it with these!

## Features

- LGA1700 AND LGA1851 CONTACT FRAME: 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09VGXMTK4 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 72.8 cfm |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26 in Water Cooling Systems |
| Brand | ARCTIC |
| Brand Name | ARCTIC |
| Compatible Devices | 1851, 1700; AMD, AM5, AM4, Intel |
| Cooling Method | Water |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 599 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04895213704472 |
| Included Components | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 (Black) |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.48"L x 5.51"W x 2.56"H |
| Item Length | 10 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Water Cooler |
| Item Weight | 1705 g |
| Manufacturer | ARCTIC |
| Material Type | Aluminium (Radiator), Copper, Micro Skived Fins (Cold Plate) |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1700 rpm |
| Model | ACFRE00135A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Part Number | ACFRE00135A |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Product Dimensions | 12.48"L x 5.51"W x 2.56"H |
| UPC | 840033402248 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Warranty Description | 6 years |
| Wattage | 1.44 watts |

## Product Details

- **Air Flow Capacity:** 72.8 cfm
- **Brand:** ARCTIC
- **Compatible Devices:** 1851, 1700; AMD, AM5, AM4, Intel
- **Cooling Method:** Water
- **Material:** Aluminium (Radiator), Copper, Micro Skived Fins (Cold Plate)
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 1700 rpm
- **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin
- **Product Dimensions:** 12.48"L x 5.51"W x 2.56"H
- **Voltage:** 12 volts
- **Wattage:** 1.44 watts

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy AM5 install, quiet, shockingly effective
*by A***Y on August 16, 2024*

Given the reviews I've watched and read I expected this to be difficult to install, especially when mounting the block to the CPU on my Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 mainboard. Instead, I was able to get the thing installed within a couple minutes without removing the board from the case, or even laying the case down on its side. The mount appears solid as my CPU idle temps are in the mid 30s in the hottest room in the house. This thing cools my Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than the 360mm AIO it replaced. I mounted this cooler on the front of a Fractal Design North with tempered glass side panel. As shipped, with the fans attached, the radiator will not fit in a tubes-down orientation if your GPU is 270mm or longer (mine is 267mm). You can sandwich the case's front fan mounting rails between the fans and radiator to make it fit quite comfortably, though. I chose to mount the fans inside and the radiator outside to minimize audible fan noise, which was somewhat challenging but worth it. Be aware, though, that due to the thickness of the radiator this will necessitate the removal of the filter from the front panel. I also opted to use a pair of 140mm Noctua NF-A14 fans left over from a previous build instead of the Arctic ones that came with the unit. I'm sure this contributes to the overall silence of the system.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple. And performs well. Great for AM4
*by D***Y on September 6, 2024*

Bought this to replace a dying NZXT cooler. (at least I think it was dying, but it could be the crappy software needed to control it) This thing is exactly what I needed. Easy to install. Everything controlled by one cable from the motherboard. No proprietary software or anything needed. It does also come with a breakaway cable if you wish to control everything separately. I don't personally care, so a set-it-and-forget-it fan curve that spins up everything is what I opted for. Performs well too. Keeps my 5800X3D (stock with PBO on) below 80° at 100% sustained load. When gaming, it barely goes over 70 for brief periods. Edit: should probably add that I put on noctua fans as I already had some, so I don't know how it performs with the stock fans, but it should be about the same. The only difference is that these are probably a little quieter. But it goes to show that if you want to use your own fans, it's super simple. Was able to just use the short lead on the noctua fans and use the connectors that are sleeved through the cooler. VRM fan is also a nice bonus, because my board doesn't have the best VRMs. Not why I bought it, but nice to have. Would highly recommend if you don't care about RGB and just want something that performs well without fuss. Arctic keeps killing it with these!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product and good price
*by A***. on September 28, 2024*

PROS: Quality build, cheap price, fans preinstalled CONS: Installation I want to comment on the installation because it’s a hot topic with this air cooler. the hardest part is easily installing the cooler to the bracket if you are using the AMD bracket (apparently instal for intel is much easier). The amd bracket is in dire need of a redesign. I watched multiple videos and read the manual on installation. Ultimately it only took me about two minutes to screw the cooler onto the cpu, so I really can’t complain too much. It requires a bit of force as well as keeping the unit aligned to the brackets, it’s a pretty counter intuitive process but thankfully I was well researched on the process and I didn’t struggle too much. Honestly all the bad reviews on installation made me worry more than needed. Take your time and watch guides on how to do it. Everything else about the installation is good though. My biggest piece of advice for installation if you’re going to buy this is install the pump to the cpu BEFORE putting the mobo in the case. This way you can easily align the pump to the bracket. Second piece of advice is you’re going to have to use more force to push it down than you would like to, it’s okay, you’re not going to hurt the cpu. Then screw the radiator in to your desired location.

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