Methodology
An AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has to be cooled at various power consumption levels, along with 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport (2x8GB) DDR4 RAM on an MSI B550 Tomahawk (BIOS 7C91vAB). The Asus ROG Strix GTX 1060 6GB runs for the CPU stress tests only for the image output in zero-fan mode and a Fractal Design Ion Gold 750W serves as the power source. The whole thing is located in the Thermaltake Core P3 as an open benchtable.
The test system runs on Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (Build 19045.2251). All data sets are recorded with HWInfo64 v7.34-4930 – 5000ms logging, the specified temperature results from the CPU Die (Average) sensor. Since I don’t have air conditioning, the values in the graphs are the delta between room temperature and CPU temperature. This means that all cooling systems can be compared fairly, even if the ambient temperature is different. The heat-conducting paste supplied with the cooler or applied beforehand is used in each case.
I determine the sound level with a Voltcraft SL-200 measuring device at a distance of 40 cm, which works in 125 ms cycles in Lo mode. The room was measured at 33.2 dB(A), an external example table helps to break it down.
Benchmarks
In the first test run, a loudness of 40 dB(A) was set at 40cm from the center of the front, in my setup this is 84% PWM with both fans installed:
And after that, this cooler is still allowed to show what it can achieve in terms of cooling performance at maximum speed, regardless of the volume. A maximum of 41.7 dB(A) was achieved at 100% PWM and a distance of 40 cm.
A full comparison with other coolers can be found here:
Overview and comparison of all tested CPU air and AiO water coolers
Summary and conclusion
I think the results speak for themselves, the Freezer 36 undoubtedly fights above its weight class – and doesn’t let itself get down! I had my doubts about the high density of fins, after the Scythe Fuma 3 recently gave itself a leg up, but here the calculation works out. And although Arctic P12 PWM fans are used here again, this time I was spared the extremely annoying oscillating noise. This can potentially ruin the whole experience.
Unpleasant noise and humming as a case fans: Arctic P12 vs. P14 in detail test
But I would put that down to luck rather than an improvement to the fan or cooler. Still, for the compact size, the results are really phenomenal. Apparently Arctic wants to become the standard recommendation not only for AIO water coolers, but also for air coolers. I didn’t expect a 20 Euro cooler to be so high up in the rankings, beating significantly more expensive competitors in some cases.
This launch will also receive special discounts as part of the big anniversary promotion:
|
Webshop* |
Amazon |
Freezer 36 |
19,13 Euro 32,99 Euro |
19,24 Euro |
Freezer 36 CO |
20,64 Euro 34,99 Euro |
20,78 Euro |
Freezer 36 (Black) |
20,51 Euro 37,99 Euro |
21,55 Euro |
Freezer 36 A-RGB (Black) |
24,95 Euro 47,99 Euro |
25,40 Euro |
Freezer 36 A-RGB (White) |
25,96 Euro 48,99 Euro |
26,17 Euro |
*Free shipping within Germany. The promotion runs for 3 months from launch until 5 June 2024.
At 200 watts, we are flying very close to the sun with a CPU temperature of 93°C without delta to the room temperature, but anyone who has to dissipate such power in continuous operation will hardly belong to the target group. For the rest up to the i7 / Ryzen 7 class of processors, an outstandingly good offer is put together here, and the 6-year manufacturer’s warranty is just the icing on the magnificent cake.
The test sample was provided by Arctic without obligation. There was and is no influence on the tests and results. There was also no compensation for expenses and no obligation to publish.
Arctic Freezer 36 (ACFRE00121A)
Zentrallager: verfügbar, Lieferung 3-5 WerktageFiliale Wilhelmshaven: nicht lagerndStand: 12.05.24 22:08 | 21,15 €*Stand: 12.05.24 22:13 | |
Lieferzeit 5-7 Werktage | 21,16 €*Stand: 12.05.24 21:20 | |
Lieferzeit 5-7 Werktage | 21,54 €*Stand: 12.05.24 20:58 |
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