Noctua NH-U12S redux vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
The Noctua NH-U12S redux is the safer buy for most people: a simple air tower that cools well, runs quietly and has no pump to fail. The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 handles higher heat loads and sustained all-core work better, and its fans and pump are controllable over a wide range. Reviewers and owners praise Noctua's mounting and long-term support; ARCTIC's AIO is well regarded for value but adds pump noise and a finite lifespan part.
- Choose the Noctua NH-U12S redux if you want quiet, maintenance-free cooling for a mainstream CPU and a cooler that can outlast several builds.
- Choose the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 if you run a high-wattage CPU under sustained load and have room in your case for a 240mm radiator.
Prices
- Noctua NH-U12S redux: $61.68 at anafrashop.com (last seen Nov 13)
- Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240: $100.00 at Whatnot (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the Noctua NH-U12S redux is $38.32 cheaper than the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 at the latest prices (Nov 13)
