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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 — 240 AIO
Arctic

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240

240 AIO

87
/ 100
From $89
VS
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT wins by 3
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT — 420 AIO
Corsair

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

420 AIO

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 lands at 87 and Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT at 90. That puts Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT leads on thermals (90 vs 87).

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the noise sub-score

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT leads on noise (86 vs 83).

Value for money

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 more score per dollar ($89 vs $349).

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 87
vs
90 Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

Score breakdown

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
87
thermals 87
noise 83
install 88
value 86
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
90
thermals 90
noise 86
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 versus Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT — full spec comparison
Spec Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
Type
240 AIO
420 AIO

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240

Pros
  • +Multi-socket bracket support
  • +Quiet fans at idle
  • +Strong TDP rating
Cons
  • −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
  • −AIO pump noise varies
  • −Installation requires motherboard-off

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

Pros
  • +Multi-socket bracket support
  • +Quiet fans at idle
  • +Strong TDP rating
Cons
  • −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
  • −AIO pump noise varies
  • −Installation requires motherboard-off

FAQ: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 vs Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

Which is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT? +

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 worth the price? +

At $89, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in install.

Is Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT worth the price? +

At $349, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.

Does Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for thermals, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT? +

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT — leads on thermals (90 vs 87). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for noise, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT? +

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT — leads on noise (86 vs 83). Compared on the noise sub-score.