Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
420 AIO
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black
360 AIO
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT lands at 90 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black at 93. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 420 AIO | 360 AIO |
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black
Which is better, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black worth the price? +
At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Does Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black 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.