Thermalright
Thermalright Frozen Prism360 Black ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright Frozen Prism360 Black ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler: 360mm radiator with three TL-E12 PWM fans peaking at 1850RPM; main trade-off: 2800RPM pump speed can be audible at full PWM ramp.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 360mm radiator with three TL-E12 PWM fans peaking at 1850RPM
- ✓ 2800RPM (+/-10%) fourth-gen Frozen V1.0 pump for high coolant flow
- ✓ Water block rated for 40,000 hours of operation
- ✓ Magnetic removable pump top cover for tool-free access
- ✓ Fits AM4/AM5 plus Intel 1150-1851 with brackets in the box
Cons
- ✗ 2800RPM pump speed can be audible at full PWM ramp
- ✗ Needs a case with 360mm radiator clearance, ruling out most mATX builds
- ✗ 5V ARGB header required to control the lighting
- ✗ Thermalright recommends following the install video, so mounting is not obvious
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- 【Brand Profile】Thermalright is a Taiwanese brand with more than 20 years of development history. It has a certain popularity in the domestic and foreign markets, and has a decisive influence in the cooler market. We have been focusing on the research and development of computer accessories, and the research and development product line includes: CPU air-cooler/water-cooler radiators, case fans, thermal paste, fan controllers, mounting brackets and other products.
- 【Unique pump design】The pump is the architecture of the fourth generation pump body (Frozen V1.0), the pump body adopts magnetic removable top cover design, sleek octagonal appearance, equipped with 5V ARGB light effect, can bring dazzling visual effects, low vibration operation,all aluminum alloy shell, water block’s life up to 40,000 hours, speed up to 2800RPM±10%, to ensure long-term and excellent CPU cooling.
- 【3 PWM fan temperature control】With TL-E12 series fan, the CPU fan with temperature control function can automatically adjust the speed according to the temperature, and the injection of steel core copper bushing makes the S-FDB bearing of the fan more obvious, not only reducing friction and vibration, but also reducing sound and prolonging life during operation. The high speed of 1850RPM combined with the CPU water radiator can quickly carry away the high temperature.
- 【More cooling details optimization】The fan of the integrated CPU liquid cooler adopts the insulation grade PBT+PC material, Stably-FDB bearing solves the problem of fan blade shaking in the lifting mode.
- 【High compatibility】Thermalright water cooling Support AMD: AM4/AM5, Intel: 1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851, each platform comes with the corresponding installation fastener, the installation steps are simple, can be well installed on the corresponding CPU platform, it is recommended to install according to the installation video.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | Frozen Prism 360 Black ARGB |
| Voltage | 12 volts, 5 volts |
| Wattage | 4.8 watts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 27 db |
| Part Number | Frozen Prism 360 Black ARGB |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Air, Water |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Vibration/Rumble | Yes |
| Air Flow Capacity | 70.4 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | CPU COOLER |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 3300 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.72"L x 0.98"W x 4.72"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Frozen Prism360 Black ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler,Efficient PWM Controlled Pump 2800RPM,3×TL-E12 Series PWM Fan,Water Cooling Computer Parts,for AMD AM4/AM5,Intel 1150/1151/1200/1700/1851 |
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