I'm building a high-end gaming rig using the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and need recommendations for the best 360mm AIO CPU cooler. My main goals are performance, quiet operation, and reliability over time. I'm into gaming, especially demanding titles like Gray Zone Warfare, ARK Ascended, and Tarkov, so I need something that can keep cool during long sessions without throttling or being too loud. I've heard good things about the Arctic Liquid Freezer III, Lian Li Galahad II, and Corsair H150i Elite. However, I'm open to other suggestions, especially from anyone who's tried these or similar setups. Thanks a lot!
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Honestly, you don't even need an AIO for that CPU. A good air cooler will do the job perfectly well. It's simpler and often more reliable.
If you're looking for long-term reliability, I'd recommend getting a good dual tower air cooler instead. They tend to last longer and can handle heat just fine without adding complexity of water cooling.
Definitely go for the Arctic Liquid Freezer III! The Lian Li coolers have a known issue where they can fail, and Corsair is just overpriced with terrible software support. Arctic's just seems to be the best overall without the hassle.
The Liquid Freezer III 360 is a solid choice. I've used it and it works great with high-performance CPUs. You won’t regret it!
That’s not entirely fair! It really depends on your case's airflow and setup.