Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 lands at 93 and Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT at 89. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 if…
- ✓Class-leading value
- ✓Integrated VRM fan
- ✓Excellent sustained load thermals
Pick Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT if…
- ✓420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- ✓iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- ✓LCD display optional
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360Compared on the noise sub-score
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on noise (90 vs 86).
Value for money
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 more score per dollar ($109 vs $309).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 | Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 mm AIO | 420mm AIO |
| Fans | 3× P12 PWM | — |
| Radiator thickness | 38 mm | — |
| Fan size | — | 3× 140 mm ML140 RGB |
| Pump speed | — | 2400 RPM |
| Sockets | — | AM5 / AM4 / LGA1851 / LGA1700 / sTRX4 |
| Tube length | — | 450 mm |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
- +Class-leading value
- +Integrated VRM fan
- +Excellent sustained load thermals
- −Utilitarian looks
- −Thick rad needs case clearance
- −No RGB standard model
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
- +420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- +iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- +LCD display optional
- −420mm requires E-ATX or larger case
- −Pricey vs Arctic competitor
- −iCUE software heavy
FAQ: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 vs Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
Which is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 or Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 worth the price? +
At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in value.
Is Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT worth the price? +
At $309, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cooling.
Does Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 or Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix 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 noise, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 or Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on noise (90 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.
Which is the better value, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 or Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — more score per dollar ($109 vs $309). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.