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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB - AIO CPU Cooler, Water Cooling

Name: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB - AIO CPU Cooler, Water Cooling
Brand: ARCTIC
SKU: B0DPHRRN65

Status: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB - AIO…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:16 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB: 280mm radiator with dual P14 PRO 140mm fans, quieter than standard P14 at low RPM; main trade-off: 38mm-thick radiator won't fit slim or compact cases.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 280mm radiator with dual P14 PRO 140mm fans, quieter than standard P14 at low RPM
✓ Thick 38mm radiator adds cooling surface for higher heat dissipation
✓ Integrated PWM VRM fan cools voltage converters for stable sustained boost
✓ Single-cable design routes fan PWM wiring through the hoses for clean builds
✓ Native offset cold plate targets the CPU hotspot on AM5 and LGA1851/1700

Cons

✗ 38mm-thick radiator won't fit slim or compact cases
✗ 280mm size needs dual 140mm mounts not every case offers
✗ Bundled contact frame benefits Intel LGA1700/1851 only, not AMD
✗ A-RGB needs a 3-pin ARGB header or controller to sync

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. ARCTIC'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.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

CONTACT FRAME FOR INTEL LGA1851 | LGA1700: Optimized contact pressure distribution for longer CPU life and better heat dissipation
ARCTIC's P14 PRO FAN: More power at any speed - more powerful and quieter than the P14, especially at low speeds. Higher maximum speed for optimal cooling performance under high load
NATIVE OFFSET MOUNTING: Shifting the cold plate center towards the CPU hotspot ensures more efficient heat transfer
INTEGRATED VRM FAN: PWM-controlled fan that lowers the temperature of the voltage converters and thus ensures reliable performance
INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT: The PWM cables of the radiator fans are integrated in the sheathing of the hoses so that only a single visible cable is connected to the motherboard

Full Specifications

Brand	ARCTIC
Model	LFIII Pro 360 A-RGB nero
Voltage	12 volts
Wattage	4.2 watts
Material	Plastic
Unit Count	1 Count
Noise Level	1 sones
Part Number	ACFRE00183A
Material Type	Plastic
Cooling Method	Water
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Air Flow Capacity	110 cfm
Compatible Devices	Desktop
INTEGRATED VRM FAN	PWM-controlled fan that lowers the temperature of the voltage converters and thus ensures reliable performance
Included Components	Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Warranty Description	6 years
NATIVE OFFSET MOUNTING	Shifting the cold plate center towards the CPU hotspot ensures more efficient heat transfer
Maximum Rotational Speed	2500 rpm

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