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# Best-value CPU coolers in 2026: air and AIO coolers ranked on cooling, noise and price
- URL: https://blog.wootware.co.za/best-value-cpu-coolers-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-29T20:25:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T07:40:59.000Z
- Description: We read the independent reviews of the CPU coolers we stock and ranked the ones with comparable results on cooling, noise and price. Includes a five-question cooler finder.
- Author: Wootware Editorial Team
- Tags: Buying Guides, CPU Cooling, PC Building, Sudokoo, ASUS, corsair

We read the independent reviews of the coolers we stock, from ID-Cooling, Sudokoo, DeepCool, Arctic, Corsair, Montech, ASUS, Cooler Master, Lian Li and Thermaltake, and ranked the ones with comparable test results on how well they cool, how loud they get, and what they cost.

Choosing a CPU cooler usually comes down to three questions: will it keep my CPU cool, will I hear it, and how much should I spend? Spec sheets are not much help with any of them. Every box promises a high "TDP rating", and every fan claims to be quiet.

Independent reviews are more useful, especially when the reviewer tests coolers at the **same noise level**. That removes the easy trick of spinning fans faster to win a temperature chart, and shows which cooler does more work for the same sound.

*This guide is based on published third-party reviews, mainly Tom's Hardware, plus KitGuru, Guru3D, Overclocking.com, Tech2Geek and eTeknix. It is not a Wootware hands-on test. Prices were checked on 29 September 2026 and include VAT; delivery is extra.*

## The short version

- **Best value air cooler:** ID-Cooling FROZN A620 PRO SE (R849). Near-flagship cooling, low noise, low price.
- **Quietest air cooler for an AM5 gaming PC:** Sudokoo SK620V (R999).
- **Best air cooler at a fixed noise level:** Sudokoo SK700V (R1,199) on AM5, or DeepCool AK620 G2 (R1,199) if you need Intel support.
- **Best value 360mm AIO:** ID-Cooling FX360 INF (R1,199). It matches Arctic's Liquid Freezer III 360 at the same noise level for R900 less.
- **Maximum performance:** Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 (R2,499), if you can live with loud fans at full speed.
- **Premium and quieter at full speed:** Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB (R2,799, white). Within 1W of the Arctic Pro in the same test.

Cooler finder 

Which cooler should I buy?

Answer five quick questions and we'll suggest a cooler from the rankings below.

What kind of PC is it? 

Not sure which CPU you have? In Windows, open **Settings > System > About** and look next to "Processor". It is also on your invoice or the CPU box. A **K** at the end of an Intel name (like i5-14600**K**) means a faster, hotter chip that needs more cooling.

Everyday or budget PCRyzen 5, or Core i5 without a K. e.g. Ryzen 5 7600, Core i5-14400 Gaming PCRyzen 7, or Core i5 with a K. e.g. Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Core i5-14600K High-end gaming or streamingRyzen 9, or Core i7/i9 with a K. e.g. Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Core i7-14700K Heavy work for hoursRyzen 9 or Core i9 doing video editing, 3D rendering or similar 

Which socket?

AMD AM5 AMD AM4 Intel LGA1700 Intel LGA1851 

How much do you want to spend?

Up to R600 Up to R1,000 Up to R1,300 Whatever it takes 

How much fan noise will you put up with?

As quiet as possible A little is fine I don't mind 

Air or liquid?

No preference Air cooler 360mm AIO Low-profilesmall or slim case 

Suggestions use the independent review results in this guide and Wootware prices checked on 29 September 2026\. Always check cooler height, RAM clearance and radiator space for your case. Coolers without comparable independent test results, including the Sudokoo NEXAURA and ENERGLO, our ASUS range and the 240mm AIOs, are not included.

## How we ranked them

We gave the most weight to **noise-normalised** results. In these tests the reviewer sets every cooler's fans to produce the same sound level, then measures how much CPU power it can handle. More watts at the same noise means a better cooler. We then looked at maximum fan noise, because that is what you hear when the CPU is fully loaded, and finally at price.

One catch: Tom's Hardware has used several test PCs over the years. Results are only directly comparable between coolers tested on the same PC, so we have grouped them that way:

- **Test PC A:** AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, fans set to 38.9 dBA.
- **Test PC B:** Intel Core i7-13700K, fans set to 38.2 dBA.
- **Test PC C:** Intel Core i7-14700K, fans set to 38.9 dBA.

Coolers that were only reviewed by other sites, on different test setups, are covered separately under [Other brands we stock](#other-brands) and [240mm AIOs](#aio-240). They are not ranked, because their numbers cannot be fairly lined up against these.

For reference, 38 to 39 dBA is a low but audible level, similar to a quiet room with a PC running. Above about 45 dBA most people will clearly hear the cooler under load.

![Three stacked scatter charts plotting Wootware price against noise-normalised cooling for air coolers and AIO liquid coolers, one per Tom's Hardware test PC](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-price-vs-quiet-cooling.png)

Cooling at the same noise level against price. Up and to the left is better value. Compare coolers within a panel only. Data: Tom's Hardware. Prices: Wootware, 29 September 2026.

## Air coolers, ranked

Ranked on value: measured cooling and noise for the money, not outright performance.

1. 1[![ID-Cooling FROZN A620 PRO SE](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/a/6/a620_pro_se_0_.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-black-120mm-dual-tower-black-pwm-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[ID-Cooling FROZN A620 PRO SE](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-black-120mm-dual-tower-black-pwm-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R849  
Best for: **Almost everyone**  
Cooling at the same noise  
225W at 38.2 dBA (PC B), equal to Thermalright's Peerless Assassin  
Max noise

41.9 dBA
2. 2[![Sudokoo SK620V](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/s/u/sudokoo-r-sk620v-bkndan-gas-sk620v-black-main-0.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk620v-bkndan-gas-sk620v-black-120mm-pwm-amd-am5-dual-tower-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[Sudokoo SK620V](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk620v-bkndan-gas-sk620v-black-120mm-pwm-amd-am5-dual-tower-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R999  
Best for: **The quietest AM5 gaming PC**  
Cooling at the same noise

241.9W at 38.9 dBA (PC A), within 1W of the AK620 G2  
Max noise

41.9 dBA
3. 3[![Sudokoo SK700V](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/s/u/sudokoo-r-sk700v-bkndan-gas-sk700v-0.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk700v-bkndan-gas-sk700v-120mm-black-pwm-amd-am5-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[Sudokoo SK700V](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk700v-bkndan-gas-sk700v-120mm-black-pwm-amd-am5-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R1,199  
Best for: **Quiet, high-end AM5 builds**  
Cooling at the same noise

246.2W at 38.9 dBA (PC A), the best air result on that chart  
Max noise

43.4 dBA
4. 4[![DeepCool AK620 G2](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/a/k/ak620-g2-bk-0.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/deepcool-r-ak620g2-bknnmn-gjd-ak620-g2-120mm-dual-tower-black-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[DeepCool AK620 G2](https://www.wootware.co.za/deepcool-r-ak620g2-bknnmn-gjd-ak620-g2-120mm-dual-tower-black-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R1,199  
Best for: **Intel or AMD, all-rounder**  
Cooling at the same noise

242.5W at 38.9 dBA (PC A), best at full fan speed  
Max noise

42.4 dBA
5. 5[![ID-Cooling FROZN A720](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/f/r/frozn-720-black-0.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a720-140mm-dual-tower-black-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[ID-Cooling FROZN A720](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a720-140mm-dual-tower-black-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R1,199  
Best for: **Hot CPUs, with a tuned fan curve**  
Cooling at the same noise  
230W at 38.2 dBA (PC B), 240W at full speed  
Max noise

47.7 dBA
6. 6[![ID-Cooling FROZN A620 SLK](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/a/6/a620_slk_lr764s.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a620-slk-120mm-dual-tower-black-pwm-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[ID-Cooling FROZN A620 SLK](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a620-slk-120mm-dual-tower-black-pwm-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R799  
Best for: **Strong cooling on a budget**  
Cooling at the same noise

240.1W at 38.9 dBA (PC A)  
Max noise

46.3 dBA
7. 7[![Montech NX600](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/n/x/nx600-black-photo-wo-text-0.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/montech-nx600-120mm-black-pwm-high-performance-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[Montech NX600](https://www.wootware.co.za/montech-nx600-120mm-black-pwm-high-performance-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R699  
Best for: **Lowest price, noise not a concern**  
Cooling at the same noise

233.5W at 38.9 dBA (PC A)  
Max noise

50.0 dBA

### 1\. ID-Cooling FROZN A620 PRO SE: the one to beat

![ID-Cooling FROZN A620 PRO SE dual-tower air cooler](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-a620-pro-se-solo.jpg)

ID-Cooling FROZN A620 PRO SE.

In [Tom's Hardware's review](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), the A620 PRO SE handled 225W with its fans set to 38.2 dBA. That equals Thermalright's Peerless Assassin, one of the best-known value coolers, and its full-speed noise of 41.9 dBA is lower than most rivals. The reviewer summed it up: "The 'SE' should stand for 'Silent Edition.'"

At R849 it is not our cheapest dual tower, but it is the one we would recommend first. The front fan sits over the memory slots, so check RAM height if you use tall heatsinks.

**Shop:** [FROZN A620 PRO SE](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-black-120mm-dual-tower-black-pwm-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

### 2 and 3\. Sudokoo SK620V and SK700V: the quiet AM5 pair

![Sudokoo SK700V and SK620V AM5 air coolers with digital displays](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-sudokoo-air.jpg)

Sudokoo's SK700V (left) and SK620V both include a system-monitoring display.

Both Sudokoos were tested on the same Ryzen 9 9950X3D PC as the DeepCool AK620 G2, Montech NX600 and FROZN A620 SLK, which makes this the cleanest comparison in the guide.

At 38.9 dBA, the **SK700V** sustained 246.2W, the best air-cooler result on that chart and ahead of the AK620 G2 (242.5W). The **SK620V** managed 241.9W, practically level with the DeepCool.

The SK620V's real strength is noise. In Tom's Hardware's gaming-style test, with a 150W CPU load and a graphics card drawing 295W, it measured 36.4 dBA. That was the same as the room's noise floor, and quieter than the SK700V (37.3 dBA), the AK620 G2 (38.9 dBA) and the NX600 (44.6 dBA). Its maximum noise, 41.9 dBA, is also lower than the AK620 G2 (42.4 dBA) and SK700V (43.4 dBA).

The trade-off is heavy all-core loads at default settings. At a 200W stock limit the SK620V ran 59.4°C over room temperature, against 54.1°C for the SK700V and 52.8°C for the AK620 G2\. If you mainly game, that matters less than the noise; if you render all day, pick the SK700V or AK620 G2.

At R999, the SK620V costs R150 more than the A620 PRO SE and adds a live CPU display and near-silent gaming. The SK700V at R1,199 is the same price as the AK620 G2 and slightly quieter under load.

Both Sudokoos are **AM5 only** and use a contact frame that replaces the stock CPU bracket. They will not move to an AM4 or Intel build later.

**Shop:** [SK620V Black](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk620v-bkndan-gas-sk620v-black-120mm-pwm-amd-am5-dual-tower-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [SK620V White](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk620v-whndan-gas-sk620v-white-120mm-pwm-amd-am5-dual-tower-cpu-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [SK700V Black](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk700v-bkndan-gas-sk700v-120mm-black-pwm-amd-am5-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [SK700V White (R1,099)](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-sk700v-whndan-gas-sk700v-white-120mm-pwm-amd-am5-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

### 4 and 5\. DeepCool AK620 G2 and ID-Cooling FROZN A720: the big towers

![DeepCool AK620 G2 and ID-Cooling FROZN A720 dual-tower air coolers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-big-air.jpg)

DeepCool AK620 G2 and ID-Cooling FROZN A720.

The **AK620 G2** was the strongest air cooler on Tom's Hardware's 9950X3D PC with fans at full speed (251.5W), and at 42.4 dBA it stays relatively quiet doing it. Unlike the Sudokoos, it supports Intel and AMD, which makes it the safer all-rounder at R1,199.

The **FROZN A720** uses two 140mm fans. On the older i7-13700K test PC it cooled 240W at full speed, which Tom's called "chart-topping", and 230W at 38.2 dBA. The catch is 47.7 dBA at full speed, so set a sensible fan curve.

**Shop:** [AK620 G2](https://www.wootware.co.za/deepcool-r-ak620g2-bknnmn-gjd-ak620-g2-120mm-dual-tower-black-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [FROZN A720](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a720-140mm-dual-tower-black-cpu-air-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

### 6 and 7\. FROZN A620 SLK and Montech NX600: cheap, but louder

![ID-Cooling FROZN A620 SLK and Montech NX600 dual-tower air coolers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-slk-nx600.jpg)

ID-Cooling FROZN A620 SLK and Montech NX600.

Both cool well for the money. On the 9950X3D PC the **A620 SLK** (R799) managed 240.1W at 38.9 dBA and the **NX600** (R699) 233.5W. At full speed, though, the SLK reached 46.3 dBA and the NX600 50.0 dBA, which Tom's Hardware called the loudest air cooler it had tested. Fine for a PC under a desk with headphones on; less so for a quiet study.

**Shop:** [FROZN A620 SLK](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a620-slk-120mm-dual-tower-black-pwm-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [Montech NX600](https://www.wootware.co.za/montech-nx600-120mm-black-pwm-high-performance-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

### Budget and small builds

![ID-Cooling FROZN A410 SE single-tower cooler and IS-67-XT low-profile cooler](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-budget-air.jpg)

FROZN A410 SE and IS-67-XT.

For six-core CPUs and mid-range gaming PCs, a single tower is plenty. Tom's Hardware tested the [FROZN A410](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/id-cooling-frozn-a410-and-a610-review?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) at 199W with fans at 38.2 dBA, equal to Cooler Master's Hyper 212\. We stock the **A410 SE** at R399 and the Black version at R469; we could not find a separate review of the SE.

Skip the **FROZN A610**. It cooled only 4W more than the A410 in the same review, and Tom's said it is "a lot harder to recommend". For compact cases, the **IS-67-XT** (R599) is a 67mm low-profile option.

**Shop:** [FROZN A410 SE](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-frozn-a410-se-120mm-single-tower-black-pwm-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [IS-67-XT](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-is-67-xt-black-120mm-black-pwm-premium-low-profile-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

## 360mm AIO liquid coolers, ranked

This table is ranked on value: measured cooling and noise for the money, not outright performance.

1. 1[![ID-Cooling FX360 INF](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/i/d/idc-fx360-inf-argb-black-0.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-inf-360mm-argb-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[ID-Cooling FX360 INF](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-inf-360mm-argb-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R1,199  
Best for: **Best 360mm value**  
Cooling at the same noise  
248W at 38.9 dBA (PC C), within 1W of Arctic's LF III 360  
Max noise

44.4 dBA
2. 2[![ID-Cooling FX360 PRO](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/f/x/fx360_pro_0_.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-pro-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[ID-Cooling FX360 PRO](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-pro-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R1,199 (white R899)  
Best for: **Cheapest proven 360mm**  
Cooling at the same noise  
235W at 38.2 dBA (PC B)  
Max noise

51.5 dBA
3. 3[![Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/a/c/acfre00180a-5.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/arctic-acfre00180a-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-360mm-aio-black-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360](https://www.wootware.co.za/arctic-acfre00180a-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-360mm-aio-black-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R2,499  
Best for: **Maximum performance**  
Cooling at the same noise  
258W at 38.9 dBA (PC C), joint best on the chart  
Max noise

52.6 dBA
4. 4[![Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/l/f/lf3_360_1_.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/arctic-acfre00144a-liquid-freezer-iii-360-argb-360mm-aio-black-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB](https://www.wootware.co.za/arctic-acfre00144a-liquid-freezer-iii-360-argb-360mm-aio-black-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R2,099  
Best for: **Quietest at full speed**  
Cooling at the same noise  
249W at 38.9 dBA (PC C, standard version)  
Max noise

42.9 dBA
5. 5[![Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB (white)](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/c/w/cw-9061021-ww-1.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-cw-9061021-ww-icue-link-titan-360-rx-rgb-360mm-white-all-in-one-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB (white)](https://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-cw-9061021-ww-icue-link-titan-360-rx-rgb-360mm-white-all-in-one-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R2,799  
Best for: **Premium white builds, quieter at full speed**  
Cooling at the same noise  
257W at 38.9 dBA (PC C), within 1W of the Arctic Pro  
Max noise

44.2 dBA (default mode)
6. 6[![ID-Cooling FX360 LCD](https://www.wootware.co.za/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/i/d/id-cooling-fx360-lcd-black-0.jpg)](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-lcd-black-360mm-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)  
[ID-Cooling FX360 LCD](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-lcd-black-360mm-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)R1,399  
Best for: **If you want the screen**  
Cooling at the same noise  
Quiet, but Tom's suggests the INF instead  
Max noise

43.8 dBA

![ID-Cooling FX360 PRO and FX360 INF 360mm AIO liquid coolers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-value-aio.jpg)

ID-Cooling's FX360 PRO and FX360 INF.

ID-Cooling dominates the value end. On Tom's Hardware's i7-14700K PC the [**FX360 INF**](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-inf-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) handled 248W at 38.9 dBA, one watt behind Arctic's Liquid Freezer III 360 (249W). [KitGuru](https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) reached the same conclusion on a Ryzen 9 9950X, finding it "on par with the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360". At R1,199 it is R900 cheaper, and the white version is R999.

The [**FX360 PRO**](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-pro-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) is the no-frills option. Tom's said it delivers "top-tier cooling performance for a fraction of what competitors charge", but its fans reach 51.5 dBA at full speed. Keep it on a fan curve and it is excellent; the white version at R899 is the cheapest reviewed 360mm AIO we sell.

The [**FX360 LCD**](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-lcd-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) adds a small screen for R200 more. Tom's liked its low noise but was blunt: "I'd recommend saving $10, skipping the display, and getting ID-Cooling's FX360 INF instead." At our prices the gap is R200, so the same advice applies.

**Shop:** [FX360 INF](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-inf-360mm-argb-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [FX360 PRO](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-pro-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [FX360 PRO White](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-pro-white-360mm-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [FX360 LCD](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx360-lcd-black-360mm-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

### Arctic Liquid Freezer III: when you want the best

![Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 AIO liquid cooler](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-premium-aio.jpg)

Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360.

The [**Liquid Freezer III Pro 360**](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/arctic-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) tied for first on Tom's Hardware's noise-normalised chart at 258W, ahead of every other cooler here. Its fans are loud at full speed, so it is best for someone who wants the headroom and will tune the curve. The standard **Liquid Freezer III 360** is the quiet choice, but it costs R900 more than the FX360 INF for the same measured cooling.

**Shop:** [Liquid Freezer III Pro 360](https://www.wootware.co.za/arctic-acfre00180a-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-360mm-aio-black-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB](https://www.wootware.co.za/arctic-acfre00144a-liquid-freezer-iii-360-argb-360mm-aio-black-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

### Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB: the premium alternative

![Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB white 360mm AIO liquid cooler](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-titan-aio.jpg)

Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB (white).

Corsair's TITAN 360 RX was tested on the same i7-14700K PC as the FX360 INF and both Arctics, so it slots straight into the ranking. With fans set to 38.9 dBA it cooled 257W, one watt behind the Liquid Freezer III Pro 360, which [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/corsair-titan-360-rx-rgb-aio-review?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) called "industry-leading performance". The reviewer's verdict: "one of the strongest coolers on the market."

The difference is noise at full speed. In its default mode the TITAN peaks at 44.2 dBA, against 52.6 dBA for the Arctic Pro; a custom fan setting takes it to 49.2 dBA. At R2,799 it is the most expensive cooler in our rankings, and it runs on Corsair's iCUE Link system, so it suits builds that already use Corsair fans or want its lighting. We currently stock the white version only.

**Shop:** [iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB White](https://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-cw-9061021-ww-icue-link-titan-360-rx-rgb-360mm-white-all-in-one-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

### Not ranked: Sudokoo NEXAURA 360 and ENERGLO 360

![Sudokoo NEXAURA 360 and ENERGLO 360 AIO liquid coolers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-sudokoo-aio.jpg)

Sudokoo NEXAURA 360 and ENERGLO 360.

We could not find independent lab tests for either Sudokoo AIO, so we have not ranked them. No reviewer has published comparable test results for them yet, so we can't place them fairly against the coolers above.

What they do offer is price and looks. The **NEXAURA 360** is R899 in black or white, with an ARGB pump cap. The **ENERGLO 360** is R1,299, R100 less than the FX360 LCD, and adds a segmented system-monitoring display. If you want tested numbers above all, the FX360 PRO White at the same R899 is the safer bet; if the Sudokoo's styling suits your build better, it is a low-risk way to get a 360mm radiator.

**Shop:** [NEXAURA 360 Black](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-nxa360-bkammn-gas-1-nexaura-360-argb-360mm-all-in-one-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [NEXAURA 360 White](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-r-nxa360-whammn-gas-1-nexaura-360-argb-360mm-all-in-one-white-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) · [ENERGLO 360](https://www.wootware.co.za/sudokoo-energlo-360-argb-lcd-360mm-all-in-one-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za)

## Other brands we stock

These coolers were reviewed by other sites on different test setups, or not independently tested at all, so we have not ranked them against the tables above. Here is what we found. Where a review tested a different version from the one we sell, we say so.

![ASUS LC 360, ROG Strix LC III 360, TUF Gaming LC III 360 and ROG Strix SLC IV 360 AIO liquid coolers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-asus-aio.jpg)

ASUS LC 360, ROG Strix LC III 360, TUF Gaming LC III 360 and ROG Strix SLC IV 360.

### ASUS

- [**ROG Strix LC III 360**](https://www.wootware.co.za/asus-rog-strix-lc-iii-360-rog-strix-lc-iii-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R2,199). [Guru3D](https://www.guru3d.com/review/review-asus-rog-strix-lc-iii-360-argb-cpu-cooler/page-9/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) praised the cooling but warned that "the noisier fans will undoubtedly lead some to consider alternative options". After tuning the fans in the BIOS, it found that "up-to 250W of CPU power, you can have this setup completely silent". Its main appeal is an all-ROG build. The ARGB (R3,499) and ARGB LCD (R3,399) versions add lighting or a screen.
- [**TUF Gaming LC III 360 ARGB**](https://www.wootware.co.za/asus-tuf-gaming-lc-iii-360-argb-360mm-black-all-in-one-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R2,999, white R3,199; LCD version R2,999). [Overclocking.com](https://overclocking.com/test-asus-tuf-gaming-lc-iii-360-argb-lcd/10/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) tested the LCD version and gave it a bronze award, liking the finish but finding the noise and temperatures too high for the price.
- [**ROG Strix SLC IV 360 ARGB LCD**](https://www.wootware.co.za/asus-rog-strix-slc-iv-360-argb-lcd-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R4,999). [Tech2Geek](https://www.tech2geek.net/asus-rog-strix-slc-iv-360-argb-lcd-review-a-cable-free-aio-built-for-high-end-cpus/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) concluded that it "excels at handling flagship CPUs with power consumption exceeding 300 watts". It connects without cables on supported ASUS motherboards.
- [**ASUS LC 360 ARGB**](https://www.wootware.co.za/asus-lc-360-argb-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R1,299), [**ProArt LC 360**](https://www.wootware.co.za/asus-proart-lc-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R2,299), [**ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme**](https://www.wootware.co.za/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R6,799) and [**ROG Ryuo IV 360 ARGB**](https://www.wootware.co.za/asus-rog-ryuo-iv-360-argb-360mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R7,799). We could not find comparable lab results for these. The Ryujin and Ryuo are showpiece coolers with large displays; buy them for the look and features rather than for value.

![Lian Li HydroShift II 360, Cooler Master MasterLiquid Atmos II 360 and Thermaltake LA360 AIO liquid coolers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-other-aio.jpg)

Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360, Cooler Master MasterLiquid Atmos II 360 and Thermaltake LA360.

### Cooler Master, Lian Li, Thermaltake, DeepCool and Arctic

- [**Cooler Master MasterLiquid Atmos II 360**](https://www.wootware.co.za/cooler-master-mlx-d36m-a25sz-v1-masterliquid-atmos-ii-vrm-fan-360mm-black-all-in-one-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R1,499). Includes a fan that cools the motherboard's power delivery. The only review with test numbers we found covered the cheaper Stealth version, which uses different fans, so we can't say how ours compares.
- [**Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360 CL**](https://www.wootware.co.za/lian-li-g89-ghs2lcds36cw-00-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360-cl-argb-360mm-all-in-one-white-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R3,199, white). A styling-led AIO with a pump-top screen. We haven't found a test we can compare with our rankings.
- [**Thermaltake LA360 ARGB**](https://www.wootware.co.za/thermaltake-cl-w459-pl12sw-a-la360-argb-360mm-all-in-one-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R1,376). Reviews we found cover the LA360-S, which adds a small display, not the model we sell.
- [**DeepCool AK620 Digital Pro**](https://www.wootware.co.za/deepcool-dc-ak620-digital-pro-ak620-digital-120mm-black-pwm-premium-digital-display-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R1,349). The display version of the older AK620\. If you don't need the screen, the tested AK620 G2 is R150 cheaper.
- [**Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 A-RGB**](https://www.wootware.co.za/arctic-acfre00184a-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-a-rgb-360mm-aio-black-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R2,699). The lit version of the Pro 360 ranked above. It was not tested separately.

## 240mm AIOs: not ranked yet

![ID-Cooling FX240 INF, Cooler Master Core Nex 240, DeepCool LE240 V2 and Corsair TITAN 240 RX 240mm AIO liquid coolers](https://storage.ghost.io/c/28/05/28056077-a219-4a38-83e0-2a813ffe2c33/content/images/2026/09/cpu-coolers-2026-aio-240.jpg)

ID-Cooling FX240 INF, Cooler Master Core Nex 240, DeepCool LE240 V2 and Corsair TITAN 240 RX.

A 240mm AIO makes sense when your case can't take a 360mm radiator but you want liquid cooling, or when a tall tower cooler won't fit. We looked for independent tests of every 240 we stock and found almost none that can be compared, so we have listed them rather than ranking them:

- **ID-Cooling:** [FX240 INF](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx240-inf-fx-inf-series-240mm-argb-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R799), [FX240 PRO](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx240-pro-240mm-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R899), [FX240 TD White](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-fx240-td-white-240mm-argb-white-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R799), [SL240 XE White](https://www.wootware.co.za/id-cooling-sl240-xe-white-space-series-240mm-white-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R1,399). No independent lab reviews yet. Their 360mm siblings, the FX360 INF and FX360 PRO, top our AIO ranking.
- **Cooler Master:** [MasterLiquid Core Nex 240](https://www.wootware.co.za/cooler-master-mlx-d24m-a18pa-r1-masterliquid-core-nex-240-240mm-argb-all-in-one-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R799). No independent review of this model.
- **DeepCool:** [LE240 V2](https://www.wootware.co.za/deepcool-r-le240-bkammc-g-2-le240-v2-argb-240mm-all-in-one-black-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R999) and [LM240](https://www.wootware.co.za/deepcool-lm240-240mm-argb-aio-liquid-cpu-cooler-black.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R1,099, with a screen). No independent reviews.
- **Corsair:** [iCUE LINK TITAN 240 RX RGB White](https://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-cw-9061020-ww-icue-link-titan-240-rx-rgb-240mm-white-liquid-cpu-cooler.html?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (R2,699). [eTeknix](https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-icue-link-titan-240-rx-rgb-aio-liquid-cpu-cooler-review/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) measured 84°C at full load on a Core i9 and called the cooling "pretty fantastic, keeping in mind this is the smaller 240mm". It is priced close to the TITAN 360 RX, so buy it only if a 360mm radiator won't fit.

If your case has room for a dual-tower air cooler, the tested FROZN A620 PRO SE (R849) or Sudokoo SK620V (R999) cost about the same as most of these 240s and have published results behind them.

## Air or liquid?

For most gaming PCs, a good dual-tower air cooler is enough. On Tom's Hardware's i7-13700K test PC, the FROZN A620 PRO SE (225W) and A720 (230W) sat close to the FX360 PRO (235W) at the same noise level. Good air coolers cost less, and have no pump to fail or hum. Choose a 360mm AIO if you run a CPU like a Ryzen 9 or Core i7 flat out for long periods, need clearance around tall RAM, or prefer the look of a clean motherboard area.

Whichever you choose, check three things before you buy: **socket support** (the Sudokoo air coolers are AM5 only), **cooler height** against your case's limit, and, for AIOs, **radiator space** for a 360mm unit.

## Sources

- Tom's Hardware (Albert Thomas): [Sudokoo SK620V and SK700V](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/sudokoo-sk620v-and-sk700v-review?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [Montech NX600](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/montech-nx600-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [FROZN A620 PRO SE](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [FROZN A720](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/id-cooling-frozn-a720-and-a620-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [FROZN A410 and A610](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/id-cooling-frozn-a410-and-a610-review?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [FX360 PRO](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-pro-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [FX360 INF](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-inf-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [FX360 LCD](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-lcd-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za), [Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/arctic-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-review/2?ref=blog.wootware.co.za).
- KitGuru (James Dawson): [ID-Cooling FX360 INF](https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za).
- Tom's Hardware (Albert Thomas): [Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/corsair-titan-360-rx-rgb-aio-review?ref=blog.wootware.co.za).
- Guru3D (Hilbert Hagedoorn): [ASUS ROG Strix LC III 360 ARGB](https://www.guru3d.com/review/review-asus-rog-strix-lc-iii-360-argb-cpu-cooler/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za).
- Overclocking.com (NHU9B): [ASUS TUF Gaming LC III 360 ARGB LCD](https://overclocking.com/test-asus-tuf-gaming-lc-iii-360-argb-lcd/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za) (in French).
- Tech2Geek (Emma Giraud): [ASUS ROG Strix SLC IV 360 ARGB LCD](https://www.tech2geek.net/asus-rog-strix-slc-iv-360-argb-lcd-review-a-cable-free-aio-built-for-high-end-cpus/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za).
- eTeknix (Peter Donnell): [Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 240 RX RGB](https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-icue-link-titan-240-rx-rgb-aio-liquid-cpu-cooler-review/?ref=blog.wootware.co.za).