Product roundup

Best Arctic CPU Coolers 
in 2026.

Compare five products from the Puter.Parts directory with practical specifications and direct internal product links.

5 products comparedUpdated 20 August 2026Specification-led comparison
Reviewed by the Puter.Parts editorial teamSpecifications and descriptions are based on the linked Puter.Parts product pages. No hands-on testing is claimed.
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Our winner

Freezer 36 (2023)

Refroidisseur à tour unique à valeur exceptionnelle à moins de 30 $, offrant un refroidissement TDP de 220 W avec un ventilateur P12 Max PWM et la conception de base à caloduc à contact direct éprouvée d'Arctic.

Our picks compared

ProductBest forKey specifications
Freezer 36 (2023)General category comparisonType: Single Tower Air Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 220 W · Fans: 1× 120mm P12 Max PWM
Freezer 36 CO (2023)General category comparisonType: Single Tower Air Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 250 W · Fans: 1× 120mm P12 Max PWM
Liquid Freezer II 240 (2020)General category comparisonType: AIO Liquid Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 250+ W · Radiator Size: 240 mm
Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGB (2022)General category comparisonType: AIO Liquid Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 300+ W · Radiator Size: 280 mm
MX-6 Thermal Paste (2022)General category comparisonType: Thermal Interface Material · Conductivity: 6 W/mK · Electrically Conducting: No · Content: 4 g

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The products in detail

1. Best overall category fit

Freezer 36 (2023)

Freezer 36 (2023) is a practical option in this comparison.

Refroidisseur à tour unique à valeur exceptionnelle à moins de 30 $, offrant un refroidissement TDP de 220 W avec un ventilateur P12 Max PWM et la conception de base à caloduc à contact direct éprouvée d'Arctic. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsType: Single Tower Air Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 220 W · Fans: 1× 120mm P12 Max PWM
2. Best overall category fit

Freezer 36 CO (2023)

Freezer 36 CO (2023) is a practical option in this comparison.

Refroidisseur à tour unique optimisé pour les charges de travail en fonctionnement continu (CO) avec un ventilateur P12 Max haute pression statique, ciblant les serveurs et stations de travail fonctionnant à pleine charge soutenue. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsType: Single Tower Air Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 250 W · Fans: 1× 120mm P12 Max PWM
3. Best overall category fit

Liquid Freezer II 240 (2020)

Liquid Freezer II 240 (2020) is a practical option in this comparison.

AIO 240 mm avec deux ventilateurs P12 et le ventilateur de pompe VRM caractéristique de 40 mm, offrant d'excellentes performances thermiques pour sa taille et son prix dans un format de radiateur compact. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsType: AIO Liquid Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 250+ W · Radiator Size: 240 mm
4. Best overall category fit

Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGB (2022)

Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGB (2022) is a practical option in this comparison.

280mm variant of the value-leading Liquid Freezer II series with A-RGB addressable lighting on the two P14 fans, adding customisable colour control while retaining the pump's integrated 40mm VRM fan. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsType: AIO Liquid Cooler · Socket: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AM5, AM4 · Tdp Rating: 300+ W · Radiator Size: 280 mm
5. Best overall category fit

MX-6 Thermal Paste (2022)

MX-6 Thermal Paste (2022) is a practical option in this comparison.

High-performance non-electrically conductive thermal compound with a 6 W/mK conductivity rating, offering improved CPU-to-cooler heat transfer over the widely used MX-4 formula. Check the linked product page for current details.

What we like

  • Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
  • Useful model details for comparing this category.

What we do not like

  • Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsType: Thermal Interface Material · Conductivity: 6 W/mK · Electrically Conducting: No · Content: 4 g

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