Thermalright
Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 White V3 Aio CPU Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 White V3 Aio CPU Cooler: 360mm radiator with black aluminum fin stack for high-TDP CPU headroom; main trade-off: fixed 120mm fan speed ceiling of 1500 RPM limits max static pressure.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 360mm radiator with black aluminum fin stack for high-TDP CPU headroom
- ✓ 4th-gen octagonal pump head rated 40,000 hours at up to 2800 RPM
- ✓ Three TL-C12W-S V2 fans push 66.17 CFM max at 1500 RPM
- ✓ Fan noise rated at or below 25.6 dBA under PWM speed control
- ✓ 5V 3-pin ARGB syncs pump and fans to motherboard lighting
Cons
- ✗ Fixed 120mm fan speed ceiling of 1500 RPM limits max static pressure
- ✗ 360mm radiator needs a case with full top or front clearance
- ✗ No listed support for Intel LGA1200-era HEDT or Threadripper sockets
- ✗ ARGB requires a 5V 3-pin header, not the common 12V 4-pin RGB
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 White V3 Aio CPU Cooler using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Thermalright's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- 【Better Cooling】 The cooler adopts the fourth generation pump head + 360 cold row size black aluminium fin heat sink plate + protective preparation mesh water pipe + standard configuration 120mm ARGB fan, to create a low vibration, high heat dissipation, low evaporation, high life span of the one-piece water-cooled cooler area unit.
- 【Unique Pump Head】 The octagonal shaped cold pump head adopts the exclusive frame of the 4th generation water pump, the swirling rectangle design and the ARGB halo under the logo luminous marking creates a colourful visual experience, and the life of the cold pump head is up to 40,000 hours with a rotation speed of up to 2800 RPM ± 10%, which ensures that the CPU is provided with excellent heat dissipation for a long period of time
- [CPU Fan Parameters] Equipped with 3 TL-C12W-S V2 fans, speed: 1500RPM ± 10%, size: 120x120x25mm, fan noise≤25.6dBA, power supply interface: 4-pin PWM, light interface: 5V/3-pin ARGB, airflow: 66.17CFM(MAX), with PWM and ARGB function, can automatically adjust the speed according to the CPU temperature,to provide strong airflow and lower noise, the color of the ARGB light can be adjusted manually
- [Excellent LED Lighting Effect]The ARGB fan and water cooling header are synchronized with 5V 3pin on the motherboard to achieve light synchronization, 1600W color soft light effect, efficient cooling while providing rich light effect, support light effect series and motherboard synchronization to avoid insufficient light interface
- 【Convenient Installation】 AIO cooler compatibility, support AMD & Intel slots, support AMD: AM4/AM5, Intel: lga1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851, comes with accessories that can be installed on the corresponding platforms, the installation is simple, can be installed according to the instructions and tutorials.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | AE360 WHITE V3 D6 |
| Voltage | 5 volts |
| Wattage | 12 watts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 120x120x25mm |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 23 db |
| Part Number | AE360 WHITE V3 D6 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Water |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Vibration/Rumble | Yes |
| Air Flow Capacity | 66.17 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | Liquid CPU Cooler |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.72"L x 0.98"W x 4.72"H |
| Full listing title | Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 White V3 Aio CPU Cooler, 360 Liquid Cooling Row, ARGB PWM Cooler Fans, for Intel LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1851/1700,AMD:AM4/AM5, PC Cooler Aio |
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Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 White V3 Aio CPU Cooler, 360 Liquid Cooling Row, ARGB PWM Cooler Fans, for Intel LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1851/1700,AMD:AM4/AM5, PC Cooler Aio is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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