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product_id: 609736525
title: "ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 - CPU AIO Water Cooler, Water Cooling PC, Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM-Controlled Pump, Fan: 200–1700 RPM, LGA1851 and LGA1700 Contact Frame - Black"
brand: "arctic"
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# 280mm dual-fan radiator for max heat dissipation PWM-controlled pump & VRM fan for dynamic cooling LGA1851 & LGA1700 Intel + AMD AM4/AM5 compatibility ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 - CPU AIO Water Cooler, Water Cooling PC, Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM-Controlled Pump, Fan: 200–1700 RPM, LGA1851 and LGA1700 Contact Frame - Black

**Brand:** arctic
**Price:** R2988
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💨 Stay cool, stay ahead — liquid cooling redefined for the discerning pro.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 - CPU AIO Water Cooler, Water Cooling PC, Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM-Controlled Pump, Fan: 200–1700 RPM, LGA1851 and LGA1700 Contact Frame - Black by arctic
- **How much does it cost?** R2988 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- arctic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted arctic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Level VRM Cooling:** Integrated PWM-controlled VRM fan actively cools voltage regulators, extending component lifespan and boosting system stability during intense workloads.
- • **Sleek Cable Management:** Innovative hose-jacketed PWM cables reduce clutter, delivering a clean, professional build aesthetic that screams ‘I mean business.’
- • **Precision Cooling Mastery:** Optimized Intel & AMD mounting frames ensure flawless CPU contact and superior heat transfer, keeping your high-TDP processors chill under pressure.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Fans spin between 200–1700 RPM, balancing powerful airflow with near-silent operation—because your workspace deserves peace and power.
- • **Future-Proof Compatibility:** Supports latest Intel LGA1851, LGA1700 sockets and AMD Ryzen multi-die chiplet designs with native offset mounting for hotspot targeting.

## Overview

The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 is a high-performance all-in-one CPU water cooler featuring a 280mm radiator with dual fans, PWM-controlled pump and VRM fan for active voltage regulator cooling. Designed for Intel LGA1851, LGA1700 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets, it offers optimized contact pressure and native offset mounting for Ryzen chiplets. Integrated cable management and whisper-quiet fan speeds make it ideal for professional-grade builds demanding efficient thermal management and sleek aesthetics.

## Description

Buy ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 - CPU AIO Water Cooler, Water Cooling PC, Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM-Controlled Pump, Fan: 200–1700 RPM, LGA1851 and LGA1700 Contact Frame - Black: Case Fans - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Excellent AIO for high TDP CPU's - if you can get it to fit - Upgraded system from Ryzen 5900X to 9900X. I don't overclock or game much, but 9900X set for higher TDP in BIOS. Initially reused old 240mm AIO (Corsair H100i Pro). Idle temp was ~50 C and 95+ C under heavy video editing with some throttling - needed to upgrade AIO too. Pros: Fantastic price of $86 can't be beat. Same system with 280mm Arctic idles in high 30's C and only hits mid-high 70's C under same load. That's 20C cooler under load! and no throttling. Supplied fans cool fantastically, yet can barely be heard under full load (1650 rpm) The Arctic components are impressively built. All parts HD and well finished. The AMD mounting was easy to install. Out of box everything setup for top of case install - nothing to change. Minor Cons: No install documentation provided - Web only and cannot be downloaded - had to view on another device during install. My case was "approved" (Corsair 4000D Airflow), but everything was very tight. Fan wires and memory modules inaccessible after radiator in place. Hoses are stiff - had to restrain with big tie wrap to allow case door to be put back. Pump speed reporting whacky - out of box showed 4000-4800 rpm? Had to dial-in a 0.6 adj factor to get readings to 2800 max. If it will fit, highly recommend this AIO for hot CPUs
Review: Works well with ProArt X870E with modifications to the M2 NVME quick release heat sink - 3-07-25. A Asus ProArt x870E MB went into a Sliverstome RM46-502-I 4U case, with AMD 9950X3D CPU and Asus 5070TI OC GPU. Install and configuration instructions were minimal, with no documentation on POST issues or BIOS settings for UEFI Win 11 Pro install on NVME. Internet was no help with too many variations between MFG. MB Bios was at ver. 1203, so I had to scale back install to single RAM stick, 2TB Samsung Pro 990 NVME and hoped system stayed stable until chipset drivers could be loaded. Once loaded got caught in endless reboot loop with windows install wiped out until after Wifi chipset driver installed, then Windows update took over and system became stable enough to complete chipset. Drivers install to create a stabile system. About 24 hours to get the OS stabilized. As a followup after a few weeks of use, the required low profile CPU cooler, Noctua NH-D12L chromax.black was one of the few that allowed proper 4U case clearance and air flow through case. CPU Heat pipe stubs clear case cover by 4mm. Single 120mm CPU fan and at 1200 rpm, CPU at 95C with 30 CPU threads enabled, 10% overclock and 96% utilization during an hourlong 15000 x 12500 rendering run was woefully inadequate. With these high temps using only CPU to render, an AIO will be the better choice (cost is about the same as air CPU cooler) but max width and height for rear case radiator is 333mm x 140mm. An Artic Freezer III 280 fits the case and can dissipate up to 230W according to documentation. A 360mm radiator would will not fit the case, a 240mm does not have the heat dissipation capacity. Using RTX5070Ti 16GB OC 10% with 99% utilization on GPU 58C GPU temp , CPU remained at 76C with 10% utilization during same rendering run using open CL with the GPU only render taking about 10 minutes longer to render same image. An update 4-11-25: the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 was purchased and installed and found that the CPU block interfered with the ProArt M2 NVME quick release heat sink block. A 0.750"x0.5" x 1.25" chunk was machined from the NVME heat sink to allow M2 quick release to clear and snap into place. The same hour long 15000 x 12500 rendering run was used, CPU at 78C max with 30 CPU threads enabled, 10% overclock and 96% utilization with max 175W reported by Amour Crate during an hourlong rendering using only the CPU. Asus tech support was made aware of the NVME heatsink interference with a 3rd party AIO cooler. Suggested fix: Since the M2 quick release is near the GPU, there is enough clearance to remove the material along the complete length of the heatsink and add material to remaining heat sink to regain original heatsink disspation. Seems ready for Blender

## Features

- LGA1851 AND LGA1700 CONTACT FRAME: Improved contact pressure distribution through Intel mounting frame for efficient heat transfer, thanks to even CPU contact surface
- NATIVE AMD OFFSET MOUNTING: Optimized for the multi-die chiplet design of Ryzen processors - 5mm offset for optimal coverage of the CPU hotspot, resulting in more efficient heat transfer
- ACTIVE COOLING OF THE VOLTAGE CONVERTERS: PWM-controlled VRM fan that additionally cools components in the base area, such as voltage converters
- INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT: The PWM cables of the radiator fans are integrated into the jacket of the hoses, which means that only one visible cable is connected to the motherboard
- LIMITED COMPATIBILITY WITH A FEW MOTHERBOARDS: Oversized coolers on the M.2_1 slot can lead to compatibility problems. An overview and solution is available in the technical data, in the manual and on the manufacturer's website. Please use the compatibility check

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09VGXMTK4 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 72.8 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33 in Water Cooling Systems |
| Brand | ARCTIC |
| Compatible Devices | 1851, 1700; AMD, AM5, AM4, Intel |
| Cooling Method | Water |
| Date First Available | October 18, 2023 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04895213704472 |
| Item Weight | 3.76 pounds |
| Item model number | ACFRE00135A |
| Manufacturer | ARCTIC |
| Material | Aluminium (Radiator), Copper, Micro Skived Fins (Cold Plate) |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1700 RPM |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Product Dimensions | 12.48"L x 5.51"W x 2.56"H |
| UPC | 840033402248 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wattage | 1.44 watts |

## Product Details

- **Air Flow Capacity:** 72.8 Cubic Feet Per Minute
- **Brand:** ARCTIC
- **Compatible Devices:** 1851, 1700; AMD, AM5, AM4, Intel
- **Cooling Method:** Water
- **Material:** Aluminium (Radiator), Copper, Micro Skived Fins (Cold Plate)
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 1700 RPM
- **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin
- **Product Dimensions:** 12.48"L x 5.51"W x 2.56"H
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts
- **Wattage:** 1.44 watts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent AIO for high TDP CPU's - if you can get it to fit
*by T***R on November 10, 2024*

Upgraded system from Ryzen 5900X to 9900X. I don't overclock or game much, but 9900X set for higher TDP in BIOS. Initially reused old 240mm AIO (Corsair H100i Pro). Idle temp was ~50 C and 95+ C under heavy video editing with some throttling - needed to upgrade AIO too. Pros: Fantastic price of $86 can't be beat. Same system with 280mm Arctic idles in high 30's C and only hits mid-high 70's C under same load. That's 20C cooler under load! and no throttling. Supplied fans cool fantastically, yet can barely be heard under full load (1650 rpm) The Arctic components are impressively built. All parts HD and well finished. The AMD mounting was easy to install. Out of box everything setup for top of case install - nothing to change. Minor Cons: No install documentation provided - Web only and cannot be downloaded - had to view on another device during install. My case was "approved" (Corsair 4000D Airflow), but everything was very tight. Fan wires and memory modules inaccessible after radiator in place. Hoses are stiff - had to restrain with big tie wrap to allow case door to be put back. Pump speed reporting whacky - out of box showed 4000-4800 rpm? Had to dial-in a 0.6 adj factor to get readings to 2800 max. If it will fit, highly recommend this AIO for hot CPUs

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well with ProArt X870E with modifications to the M2 NVME quick release heat sink
*by D***N on April 11, 2025*

3-07-25. A Asus ProArt x870E MB went into a Sliverstome RM46-502-I 4U case, with AMD 9950X3D CPU and Asus 5070TI OC GPU. Install and configuration instructions were minimal, with no documentation on POST issues or BIOS settings for UEFI Win 11 Pro install on NVME. Internet was no help with too many variations between MFG. MB Bios was at ver. 1203, so I had to scale back install to single RAM stick, 2TB Samsung Pro 990 NVME and hoped system stayed stable until chipset drivers could be loaded. Once loaded got caught in endless reboot loop with windows install wiped out until after Wifi chipset driver installed, then Windows update took over and system became stable enough to complete chipset. Drivers install to create a stabile system. About 24 hours to get the OS stabilized. As a followup after a few weeks of use, the required low profile CPU cooler, Noctua NH-D12L chromax.black was one of the few that allowed proper 4U case clearance and air flow through case. CPU Heat pipe stubs clear case cover by 4mm. Single 120mm CPU fan and at 1200 rpm, CPU at 95C with 30 CPU threads enabled, 10% overclock and 96% utilization during an hourlong 15000 x 12500 rendering run was woefully inadequate. With these high temps using only CPU to render, an AIO will be the better choice (cost is about the same as air CPU cooler) but max width and height for rear case radiator is 333mm x 140mm. An Artic Freezer III 280 fits the case and can dissipate up to 230W according to documentation. A 360mm radiator would will not fit the case, a 240mm does not have the heat dissipation capacity. Using RTX5070Ti 16GB OC 10% with 99% utilization on GPU 58C GPU temp , CPU remained at 76C with 10% utilization during same rendering run using open CL with the GPU only render taking about 10 minutes longer to render same image. An update 4-11-25: the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 was purchased and installed and found that the CPU block interfered with the ProArt M2 NVME quick release heat sink block. A 0.750"x0.5" x 1.25" chunk was machined from the NVME heat sink to allow M2 quick release to clear and snap into place. The same hour long 15000 x 12500 rendering run was used, CPU at 78C max with 30 CPU threads enabled, 10% overclock and 96% utilization with max 175W reported by Amour Crate during an hourlong rendering using only the CPU. Asus tech support was made aware of the NVME heatsink interference with a 3rd party AIO cooler. Suggested fix: Since the M2 quick release is near the GPU, there is enough clearance to remove the material along the complete length of the heatsink and add material to remaining heat sink to regain original heatsink disspation. Seems ready for Blender

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thicc boi
*by J***I on November 18, 2025*

This unit is silent and keeps my 9800x3d under 60c while gaming. Reaches above 70c when stress testing. Water block can be a little difficult to install you just have to screw in each side little by little.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*