It’s no secret that the best CPUs of today run a little hot under the collar. If you’re eyeing up, say, a Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Core i9-14900K, it pays to have robust cooling in situ.
Liquid coolers are a safe bet for shifting maximum heat, and today’s all-in-ones are bordering on no-brainer territory. Installation couldn’t be simpler, they look the part, and current pricing is such that a 240mm AIO makes sense even on a mainstream CPU.
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240
“Arctic’s Premium Liquid Freezer range offers impressively high performance at moderate prices without the complexity of conventional CPU water coolers.”
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The pick of the bunch, in our estimation, is Arctic’s Liquid Freezer II 240, now heavily reduced at Amazon. Here in the UK, a 23% voucher brings the cost of an RGB model down to just under £62. It’s good going across the pond, too, where a dazzling A-RGB variant can be yours for under $80 before tax.
It’s worth spending a moment to see which models are eligible in specific regions. US customers, for example, can also get 23% off the flagship Liquid Freezer II 420 A-RGB. Here in Blighty, the same discount applies to the Liquid Freezer II 360. In most cases, the voucher brings pricing close to the lowest we’ve ever seen.
We’re confident you’ll find a size to fit, and the base 240 is a solid choice for most. It’s not the largest by today’s standard, yet dual 120s enable compatibility with a vast number of PC cases, and we’ve always had positive experiences with this particular series. Just remember to add the coupon right below the price before adding it to your basket.
We recommend using the savings you get from your new cooler to pair it with a good thermal compound. After all, the cooler does the heavy lifting, but you must still grease the muscles. 4g of Arctic MX-6 thermal paste is currently at its best price, costing £5.38 in the UK and $6.15 in the US. You can even grab the 8g option at a discount if you change your CPU regularly.
Arctic MX-6 thermal paste
“With its improved composition, Arctic MX-6 has a measurably lower thermal resistance than the MX-4 and can keep your CPU running cooler for longer.”
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Since the deal’s on Amazon, you can invoke your Prime subscription for super-fast delivery. You could be installing an AIO this time tomorrow. In the meantime, we’ll keep our eyes open for more fantastic hardware deals. To stay in the loop, bookmark our deals page, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or subscribe to our free newsletter.
