I'm helping a friend plan a build using an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro AIO. Its radiator is thicker than many standard 360 mm radiators, so we're concerned about top-mount clearance around the motherboard and RAM. Which cases can fit this cooler comfortably without interference?
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The Lian Li Lancool 217 is one case worth considering because it has generous top radiator clearance and should accommodate a thick 360 mm unit more easily. Also, the Liquid Freezer III Pro may not be the best choice for some Ryzen 9000 builds; a Corsair Nautilus RS could be an alternative depending on the processor and case.
If you’re using the 360 mm version, look for cases that officially support both 360 mm and 280 mm radiators at the top. Those usually have more vertical clearance, but the Liquid Freezer III Pro is unusually thick, so checking the case’s radiator-plus-fan thickness limit is still important.
That’s the issue I’m running into—the ARCTIC radiator is thicker than usual, so I’m specifically looking for a case with plenty of room above the motherboard and RAM.
These systems are for golf simulators, and the Trackman software requires Intel, so we’re using the 270K Plus. Since that CPU can draw around 250 watts, would the Corsair cooler provide better cooling for this build?