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Series

Liquid Freezer III Pro8Owner's manualsupport.arctic.de/products/liquid-freezer-iii-pro-420/techdocs/Quick_Manual_AMD_r1b.pdfRead 14 October 2026Quick start guide title: Liquid Freezer III Pro Series.

HydroShift II1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Product name HydroShift II LCD-S.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ACFRE00181A, ACFRE00185A, ACFRE00189A1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

GHS2LCDS36TFB, GHS2LCDS36TFW, GHS2LCDS36TB, GHS2LCDS36TW1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table, 360 TL column: GHS2LCDS36TFB (black) and GHS2LCDS36TFW (white). The launch retail codes GHS2LCDS36TB and GHS2LCDS36TW are stored as well, see the Watercooling UK note. The 360 CL (GHS2LCDS36C) and the fanless 360 (GHS2LCDS36N) are separate models.6Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-blackRead 15 October 2026MPN code GHS2LCDS36TB for the black model.7Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-whiteRead 15 October 2026MPN code GHS2LCDS36TW for the white model.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer product number GHS2LCDS36TFB for the 360TL Flex Black.

GTIN / EAN

4895265000348, 840033403016, 4895265000355, 840033403023, 4895265000362, 8400334030301Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Shipping information: SKU ACFRE00181A, EAN 4895265000348, UPC 840033403016. The A-RGB sheet gives EAN 4895265000355 and UPC 840033403023 for ACFRE00185A, and EAN 4895265000362 and UPC 840033403030 for the white ACFRE00189A.

4718466021366, 47184660213736Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-blackRead 15 October 2026Black 360TL: EAN 4718466021366, MPN G89.GHS2LCDS36TB.00, SKU WASE-998. The shop lists the product as End of Life, so the TFB code on the maker's page is likely its successor with the fans renamed from TL Wireless to TL FLEX. Lian Li does not say so.7Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-aio-water-cooling-rgb-lcd-display-360mm-whiteRead 15 October 2026White 360TL: EAN 4718466021373, MPN G89.GHS2LCDS36TW.00, SKU WASE-999.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 July 202512Press articleclub386.com/arctic-launches-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-in-280mm-and-420mm-flavoursRead 14 October 2026Date of the Club386 launch article. ARCTIC's own release could not be opened.

7 November 20253Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Lian Li press release dated November 7th, 2025, Taipei.

Status

Available1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026The arctic.de store lists the black model ACFRE00181A with an add-to-cart button on the access date.

Available3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Press release lists Newegg, Amazon, Caseking, Overclockers UK and Scan as stores from launch day.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists the 360TL at $239.99 as an available model.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026On sale at EUR 239.90 on 7 January 2026.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026In stock with delivery in 4 to 5 working days on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$148.9912Press articleclub386.com/arctic-launches-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-in-280mm-and-420mm-flavoursRead 14 October 2026Price table: Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 regular price $148.99 with a launch discount to $98.49. The regular price is stored, not the discounted one. 3DTested also lists an MSRP of $148.99 but could not be opened.

$239.993Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Pricing section: HydroShift II LCD-S 360TL Black and White (with wireless sync controller), MSRP $239.99. The release does not say whether the price excludes tax, as is usual for a US MSRP. It gives no EUR price.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification table: MSRP $239.99 for the 360TL. The 360CL is $179.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026The arctic.de store sells in EUR incl. VAT. The US market comes from the Club386 launch report in USD.12Press articleclub386.com/arctic-launches-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-in-280mm-and-420mm-flavoursRead 14 October 2026USD launch prices point to the US market.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Product information: Colour Black. The A-RGB pages list Black (ACFRE00185A) and White (ACFRE00189A).

Black, White1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026The specification table lists a black and a white code for the 360 TL.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Available in black and white.

Cooler typeiAir is a heatsink with fans that sits on the CPU. AIO liquid is a sealed all-in-one liquid cooler with a pump block, tubes and a radiator.

AIO liquid1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026

AIO liquid1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026

Air cooler layoutiAir coolers only. Top-flow covers low-profile coolers whose fan blows down onto the board.

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Rated TDP (claimed)iThe heat load the maker says the cooler handles. Makers do not share one test method, so this is not a measured result. A maker's maximum heat dissipation power counts. Check the maker's CPU compatibility page too.

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Base materialiThe surface that touches the CPU: the heatsink base or the AIO cold plate. Plating counts, so nickel-plated copper is not copper. Direct-touch heat pipes are the contact surface, so they count as copper unless plating is stated. The direct-contact heat pipes field records the design.

Copper1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: Cold Plate Copper, Micro Skived Fins. No plating is stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Copper4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026The water is directed to a copper plate with skived fins. The cold plate is copper.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Cooler base plate in copper.

Thermal pasteiPre-applied means paste is already on the base or cold plate. Included means a separate tube or syringe in the box.

Included1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Feature text: Includes MX-6 Thermal Paste. The spec sheet lists TIM MX-6 (0.8 g). The tube is separate from the pump.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Included4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Accessories table: thermal paste, 1.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026A dosing syringe of thermal paste with a spatula is in the box.

Compatibility

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CPU socketsiSockets the maker lists as supported in its spec table, compatibility list or guide, written as cpu_socket writes them, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851. List each socket on its own, so LGA115x becomes LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156. When the maker names the sockets of such a family, list only the ones it names. A socket that needs a separately sold or requested mounting kit is left out. A new socket that the maker lists with no extra kit counts. LGA2011-v3 and 2011(V3) are written LGA2011-3. Threadripper sockets use AMD's names, so TR4 is written sTR4 and TR5 is written sTR5. sTRX4 and sWRX8 are sockets of their own.

AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA17001Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026The product information block and the spec sheet name LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5 and AM4 under Compatibility. The shop filter line also lists Intel 115X and 1200, but the spec sheet and manual do not, so they are not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA17001Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851, AMD AM4 and AM5. The page lists no LGA1954.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Compatible with AM5, AM4, Intel 1851 and 1700.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026Socket 1700, 1851, AM4 and AM5.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026Specification block: Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851, AMD AM4 and AM5.

RAM height clearanceiAir coolers only. The tallest memory module that fits under the cooler with all included fans in their standard position. When the maker gives different values per socket, store the lowest and name the others in the source note. A heatsink that does not reach over the memory slots has no height limit, so the field is left out and the maker's statement goes in the source note.

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Offset mountingiThe included mount can shift the base or cold plate off the socket centre, for example toward the AM5 hotspot. An asymmetric heatsink on a centred base does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Feature text: Offset Mounting for Intel and AMD shifts the cold plate to the CPU hotspot.6Owner's manualsupport.arctic.de/liquid-freezer-III-pro-420Read 14 October 2026AM4 step: the offset mounting leaves parts of the heatspreader visible because the CPU hotspot is off-centre.

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Heatsink

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Heat pipesiAir coolers only. Number of heat pipes. A U-shaped pipe with two ends in the fins counts as one. A T-shaped pipe with three ends, such as Cooler Master's 3DHP, also counts as one. The maker's count wins over a review or Cybenetics count.

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Heat pipe diameteriAir coolers only. Outer diameter, such as 6 or 8.

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Direct-contact heat pipesiAir coolers only. The heat pipes touch the CPU directly instead of sitting in a solid base plate.

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Liquid cooling

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Radiator sizeiAIO coolers only. The nominal size class from the fan positions, such as 240, 280, 360 or 420.

420mm1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Product information: Radiator Size 420.

360mm1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026

Radiator dimensionsiRadiator without fans. Length runs along the row of fans. Width runs across it. Thickness is the depth the airflow passes through, such as 27 or 38.

Length458Width138Thickness38mm(18 × 5.4 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026General specifications: radiator dimensions 458 (L) x 138 (W) x 38 (H) mm, material aluminium.

Length400Width122Thickness24mm(15.7 × 4.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Radiator size 400 x 122 x 24 mm, aluminium. The maker gives no axis labels. 400 mm is the length along the three fans and 24 mm is the slim thickness the page highlights, so 122 mm is the width across.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026The spec table prints 400 x 122 x 25 mm and the text says the thickness went from 27 to 24 mm, so the maker's 24 mm is used.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026Radiator 400 x 122 x 24 mm.

Radiator material

Aluminium1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 20269Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026Aluminium.

Tube lengthiLength of each tube between the pump block and the radiator, as published. When the two tubes differ, the shorter is stored and the other goes in the source note.

500mm1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026General specifications: tube length 500 mm, outer 12.4 mm, inner 6.0 mm. Club386 says 450 mm, which is the 360 mm model's figure, so the sheet is followed.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/arctic-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-420-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Specifications list: radiator tube length 500mm.

450mm8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026The shop prints a 450 mm tubing length. The maker's table prints 450/470 mm, so the two tubes differ. The shorter one, 450 mm, is stored.

Max pump speediHighest rated pump speed. When the maker gives a range, this is its top.

2,800rpm1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pump 800 to 2800 rpm, PWM controlled.

3,200rpm1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Pump speed 1600-3200 RPM +/-10%. Pump noise 28 dBA or less. Water block 91 x 99 x 62 mm.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pump speed 1600-3200 RPM +/-10%, 38 mm impeller.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Pump runs 1,600 to 3,200 rpm.

Pump power connectoriHow the pump gets power. A pump wired through a supplied hub or cable uses the plug at the motherboard or PSU end. A pump powered from SATA with a separate 3-pin speed lead is SATA power.

4-pin PWM fan header6Owner's manualsupport.arctic.de/liquid-freezer-III-pro-420Read 14 October 2026Connect the PWM control cable: the all-in-one cable has one 4-pin plug and the individual cable has three 4-pin plugs. Headers must be set to PWM. The spec sheet shows a 4-Pin Fan Plug for the pump.

4-pin PWM fan header1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Page: PWM power cable with a 4-pin PWM header. If the motherboard cannot read the pump RPM, the 4-pin header can go to a SATA power adapter. The 2-pin connector works on its own.2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 2026Wiring guide: connect both 4-pin connectors of the water cooling to the motherboard (AIO_PUMP and CPU_FAN headers) and set the headers to full speed. A single 4-pin to SATA power adapter cable is an alternative.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Two 4-pin PWM cables leave the radiator: one powers the fans and the other powers the pump and the block's ARGB. A 9-pin USB cable is the third.

VRM faniA small fan on the pump block that blows over the motherboard voltage regulators.

Yes1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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Fans

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Included fansiFans in the box that cool the heatsink or radiator, one row per fan model. A VRM fan on the pump block is left out. Speed, airflow, pressure and noise are the maker's figures for one fan at full speed, in the fastest mode and without a low-noise adapter. When a range is published, the top of the range is stored. Count is the number of rotors, so a unified frame with three 120 mm rotors counts 3 with size 120. Min speed is the lowest speed while spinning. A zero RPM stop is not stored. FDB and S-FDB are fluid dynamic. HDB is hydrodynamic. Cooler Master's Loop Dynamic Bearing is loop dynamic. If the maker gives airflow only in m³/h, convert with 1 m³/h = 0.5886 CFM, round to one decimal and say so in the source note. Connector is the fan's power lead. A separate lighting lead is not counted, and a maker cable or adapter in the box that ends in a 4-pin PWM plug counts as 4-pin PWM, even when the fan's own lead is proprietary. For an air cooler with one fan, the maker's noise figure for the cooler is the fan noise. A figure the maker does not label per fan or in total counts as per fan. When a maker table prints noise for the whole cooler with no per-fan label and the maker's own data sheet for the same fan gives a figure, the fan data sheet figure is stored.

AARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 420

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Min speed (rpm)	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Bearing	Connector
P14 Pro	140	3	400	2,500	110	5.2	Fluid dynamic (FDB)	4-pin PWM

Source1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Radiator fans: 3x P14 Pro, 400 to 2500 rpm, 110 cfm, 5.2 mmH2O, fluid dynamic bearing, 4-pin fan plug. The page and sheet state no noise level, so noise_dba is left out. The VRM fan (400 to 2500 rpm, 0.05 A) is not in the table.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Radiator fan specifications as on the product page. 0.35 A at 12 V DC.

BLian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360 TL

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Min speed (rpm)	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Bearing	Connector
UNI FAN TL FLEX	120	3	200	2,600	90.1	3.97	33	Fluid dynamic (FDB)	4-pin PWM

Source1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table, 360 TL column: fan size 124 x 120 x 28 mm, speed 0, 200-2600 RPM, pressure 3.97 H2O (read as mmH2O, as Tech4Gamers prints it), airflow 90.1 CFM, noise 33 dBA, fluid dynamic bearing (FDB). The description names the fans UNI FAN TL FLEX. The page's temperature test and the reviews call the same fans UNI FAN TL Wireless. The zero RPM stop is not stored, so the minimum is 200. The 360 CL column (UNI FAN CL Wireless, 2100 RPM, 72.7 CFM) is a different model.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Fan table: UNI FAN TL Wireless 120 x 124 x 28 mm, FDB, 90.1 CFM, 3.97 mmH2O, 0 and 200-2600 RPM, 33 dBA, connector 4-pin PWM (or 3-12V PWM to SATA).5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Three Lian Li Uni Fan TL 120 Wireless: 200 - 2,600 rpm with fan stop, 153.1 m3/h, 90.1 CFM, 33 dB(A), 3.97 mmH2O, FDB.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-flex-black/21982231/productRead 15 October 2026Three 120 mm PWM fans, 200 to 2600 RPM, 3.97 mmH2O, 33.0 dB(A) maximum.

FansiNumber of included heatsink or radiator fans.

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Display and lighting

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RGB lightingiLighting on the fans, the heatsink or the pump block.

No1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Lighting: none. The A-RGB editions ACFRE00185A and ACFRE00189A are variant rows.

Yes1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Description: the screen sits in diffused ARGB lighting. UNI FAN TL fans have lighting zones, as Tech4Gamers describes.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Spec box lists RGB LED lighting.

Lighting standardiThe named lighting connection. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5 V header. Proprietary means the maker's own hub or cable system.

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Proprietary4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026The fans carry a wireless receiver with a 4-pin PWM cable and a 2-pin power cable. Lighting runs through the L-Wireless controller or the USB cable, and the review says the ARGB wires are not needed any more. No 5 V ARGB header lead is described, so the maker's own cable and wireless system is stored.

Built-in screeniA screen on the pump block or the heatsink. LCD and OLED screens show images. A segment readout shows digits only, such as the CPU temperature.

None1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026No screen on the pump block. Lighting: none.

LCD1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 20263.4 inch IPS LCD, 480 x 480, 500 nits, 60 Hz, hot-swappable by magnet and pogo pins.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Hot-swappable 3.4 inch square IPS LCD with a pogo-pin magnetic connection.

Screen sizeiDiagonal of the built-in screen.

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3.4in(8.6 cm)1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 20263.4 inch IPS LCD. Tech4Gamers writes 3.5 inch in some places, the maker's table says 3.4.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

Screen resolution

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480 × 480px1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026480 x 480.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

SoftwareiThe maker's software for lighting, the screen or the pump. Software that works with the cooler out of the box. Software that needs a separately sold controller is left out.

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L-Connect 31Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Three control modes in L-Connect 3: Offline, Wireless and USB Streaming.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

Needs a USB headeriThe cooler needs an internal USB 2.0 header on the motherboard for software control, sensors or the screen. A wireless receiver that plugs into any USB port does not count.

No6Owner's manualsupport.arctic.de/liquid-freezer-III-pro-420Read 14 October 2026The installation steps and both quick start guides connect only PWM cables. No USB cable is supplied or mentioned.

No1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Three modes: Offline needs no USB, Wireless Mode needs no USB connection (L-Wireless controller instead), USB Streaming and Advanced Wireless need the USB 2.0 cable. The cover over the cable can be removed on the radiator's right side. Stored as false because the shipped set works without the internal header. Only the 360 TL includes the L-Wireless controller.2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 2026Wiring guide: connect the USB interface to enter Real-Time Mode. Without a USB connection, use the transmitter to enable Wireless 2.4G Control Mode. The transmitter is a USB stick that goes into any free USB port on the host computer, not the internal header.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026You can skip the USB cable if you prefer to operate the cooler in wireless mode.

Measured

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Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5iThe THETA level for this cooler's class on the Cybenetics AMD AM5 platform with a Ryzen 9 7900X. It is rated at 30 dB(A) normalized noise, or at 25 dB(A) for a cooler that cannot reach 30 dB(A). No level means tested without a level. A cooler that Cybenetics did not test on this platform is left out. A report with a heading for this platform but no results counts as not tested.

Platinum9Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/97Read 14 October 2026Report ACCLR00097 is for the Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB (P14 Pro A-RGB fans, 2360 g), tested Sep 19 to Oct 4, 2025. THETA Platinum, AIO, AM5, Ryzen 9 7900X, default mount, rated at 30 dB(A). The maker lists the same radiator and the same fan figures for the plain model, so the A-RGB report is used. Evaluated before Revision 2.0 under Revision 1.8. The report has no Intel LGA1851 results, so the LGA1851 fields are empty.

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Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851iThe same rating on the Cybenetics Intel LGA1851 platform with a Core Ultra 9 285K. A cooler that Cybenetics did not test on this platform is left out. A report with a heading for this platform but no results counts as not tested.

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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)iThe Cybenetics Overall Performance score at 30 dB(A) normalized noise on the AMD AM5 platform. It is average CPU power times average CPU frequency divided by average CPU temperature. Higher is better. A cooler rated only at 25 dB(A) has no value here.

11,6699Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/97Read 14 October 2026Overall Performance 11,669 at 30 dB(A) on a Ryzen 9 7900X (PBO enabled).

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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)iThe same score on the Cybenetics Intel LGA1851 platform. Scores from the two platforms are not comparable with each other.

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Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)iThe Cybenetics noise at the 100% fan setting, measured 1 m from the cooler in a hemi-anechoic chamber, with the pump of an AIO at full speed. Other reviewers' noise goes in the thermal test rows.

46.7dB(A)9Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/97Read 14 October 202646.7 dB(A) at the 100% fan setting (2366, 2400 and 2385 rpm). Hemi-anechoic chamber with a 6 dB(A) noise floor, Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4 analyser with a 4955-A microphone, microphone 1 m from the cooler. The protocol keeps the AIO pump at full speed and does not separate its noise.

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Thermal tests (measured)iReviewer results, one row per test condition. Rows compare only when the test CPU, load, power and noise level match. The source note names the reviewer, ambient temperature, case or open bench, and thermal paste. Test CPU is the CPU name only, such as AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The power limit and mode go in the load. Above ambient is stored only when the reviewer publishes it, never computed from the ambient.

AARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 420

Test CPU	Load	CPU power (W)	Fan setting	Noise (dB(A))	CPU temperature (°C)	Above ambient (°C)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled	198.9	20 dB(A)	20	92.5	Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled	202.1	25 dB(A)	25	90.9	Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled	201.5	30 dB(A)	30	90.2	Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled	203.4	35 dB(A)	35	89.9	Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled	204.1	40 dB(A)	40	88.7	Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled	204.8	100%	46.7	88.7	Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Manual overclock, all-core 5.2 GHz at 1.3 V, Cinebench R23 30-minute loop, steady state	Not available	100%	51	Not available	59
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Manual overclock, all-core 5.2 GHz at 1.3 V, Cinebench R23 30-minute loop, steady state	Not available	40 dB(A)	40	Not available	61
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Precision Boost Overdrive, Cinebench R23 30-minute loop, average package power	254	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source9Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/97Read 14 October 2026Cybenetics Cooling Solutions Test Protocol, A-RGB edition, AM5 platform only. Ambient 25 C plus or minus 0.5 C and 30% humidity in a climate chamber, open Cooler Master Test Bench, Prime95 Small FFTs, averages of the last 4 minutes, Arctic MX-4 paste for all tests (protocol PDF), Default mount, pump at full speed. CPU power at the EPS connectors. The report does not publish a temperature above ambient. Fans reach 46.7 dB(A) at 100%.10Measurementcybenetics.com/data/Cybenetics%20Cooling%20Solutions%20Test%20Protocol_en.pdfRead 14 October 2026Test Protocol Revision 2.2: Prime95 Small FFTs for at least 10 minutes per level, values averaged over the last 4 minutes, ambient 25 C plus or minus 0.5 C, humidity 30%, Arctic MX-4 for all tests, one mount per platform, AMD test system Ryzen 9 7900X with PBO enabled. This cooler was tested under the older Revision 1.8 procedure.11Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/arctic-liquid-freezer-iii-pro-420-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026James Dawson, review of 2025-08-20. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X on an ASRock X870E Nova WiFi, open test bench, Arctic MX-6 paste, Windows 11 24H2, ambient held at 19 to 21 C, at least two fresh installs. Manual overclock: all-core 5.2 GHz at 1.3 V, 30-minute Cinebench R23 loop, steady state. Row 1: fans at 100%, 51 dBA, 59 C over ambient. Row 2: fans locked to 40 dBA (almost 1600 rpm), 61 C over ambient. Row 3: Precision Boost Overdrive, the cooler held 254 W package power, and the fan setting is not stated. The charts give no other numbers. The noise distance is not stated.

BLian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360 TL

Test CPU	Load	Fan setting	Noise (dB(A))	Above ambient (°C)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 loop, 30 minutes, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all-core at 1.3 V, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, pump at full speed	100%	49	58
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 loop, 30 minutes, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all-core at 1.3 V, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, pump at full speed	40 dB(A)	40	61
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 loop, 30 minutes, Precision Boost Overdrive, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, average multiplier 52.6x, fans and pump at full speed	100%	Not available	63

Source9Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/cpu-aio-cooler-round-up-november-2025/all/1Read 15 October 2026KitGuru AIO round-up of November 2025 with a Ryzen 9 9950X on an ASRock X870E Nova WiFi, open test bench, Arctic MX-6 paste, ambient held at 19 to 21 C and deducted in the charts. Each run is a 30 minute looped Cinebench R23 with the last 10 minutes averaged. At least two fresh installs per cooler. The review names a manual overclock of 5.2 GHz at 1.3 V and Precision Boost Overdrive as its two load setups, and the first two rows are read as the manual overclock. The CPU power is not published. Results: 58 C over ambient at maximum fan speed and 49 dBA, 61 C over ambient normalised to 40 dBA, and 63 C over ambient under PBO with fans and pump at full speed. The noise distance is not stated, and the pump is described as a little loud at full speed. The tested fans are the 2600 rpm UNI FAN TL.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiAir coolers only. The cooler with its included fans in the standard position, without the mounting kit. Height runs from the bottom of the base to the top. Depth runs along the airflow, fans included. Width runs across the fins. Map by direction, not by letter. Width runs across the fins, depth runs along the airflow. DeepCool's 129 x 138 x 160 mm (L x W x H) is width 129, depth 138, height 160.

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Heatsink dimensionsiAir coolers only. The heatsink without fans, as the maker lists it. Map by direction, not by letter. Width runs across the fins, depth runs along the airflow. DeepCool's 129 x 138 x 160 mm (L x W x H) is width 129, depth 138, height 160. A heatsink depth that equals the depth with fans includes the fan, so that axis is not stored.

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WeightiAn air cooler with its included fans. An AIO cooler as one unit with pump block, tubes, radiator and fans. Mounting hardware is left out when the maker states it separately. When one maker figure may include the mounting kit, such as a press release net weight above the product page figure, the product page figure is stored. An RGB edition can weigh a little more or less, so it is per variant.

2,370g(5.2 lb)1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: weight 2370 g. Gross shipping weight is 2994 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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Heatsink weightiAir coolers only. The heatsink without fans.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim.

VRM fan module, CPU contact frame (Intel), PWM cable (all in one), PWM cable (individual control), Metal flat washers, Screws, Shoulder screws (Intel), Mounting clips set (AMD), Spacers (AMD), T20 driver, MX-6 thermal paste (0.8 g)7Owner's manualsupport.arctic.de/products/liquid-freezer-iii-pro-420/techdocs/Quick_Manual_Intel_r1b.pdfRead 14 October 2026Packaging Content on the Intel quick start guide for the Liquid Freezer III Pro series: VRM fan module, CPU contact frame, two PWM cables, metal flat washers, screws, shoulder screws, T20 driver and MX-6 (0.8 g). The guide covers all sizes and lists screw counts as x8/x12. It lists no item that only an A-RGB edition has. The AMD guide adds a mounting clips set and four spacers.8Owner's manualsupport.arctic.de/products/liquid-freezer-iii-pro-420/techdocs/Quick_Manual_AMD_r1b.pdfRead 14 October 2026AMD quick start guide: mounting clips set x1, spacers x4, VRM fan module, two PWM cables, washers, screws and MX-6 (0.8 g).

L-Wireless Controller (wireless sync controller), 1x Fan extension cable, 12x Screws for the radiator, 2x Universal bracket for Intel/AMD, 4x Universal standoffs for Intel/AMD, 4x Thumb screws, 1x Socket backplate for Intel, 1x Thermal paste, 1x Thermal paste spatula, 3x Tubing clips, Small hex screwdriver, SATA power to PWM adapter, Fan corner covers, 1x User manual1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Page note: only this configuration (UNI FAN TL FLEX) includes the L-Wireless controller. Items are itemised from Tech4Gamers and Gamezoom.2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 2026Wiring guide shows the single 4-pin to SATA power adapter cable and the wireless transmitter. The parts list on page 1 is a drawing without names.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026Pricing list says the 360TL comes with the Wireless Sync Controller.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-360tl-reviewRead 15 October 2026Accessories table: 3 ARGB fans, 1 fan extension cable, 12 radiator screws, 2 universal brackets, 4 universal standoffs, 4 thumb screws, 1 Intel backplate, 1 thermal paste, 3 tubing clips, 1 user manual. The review also says a hex driver is in the box.5Reviewgamezoom.net/artikel/Lian_Li_HydroShift_II_LCD_S_360TL_Test_Review-59660-allRead 15 October 2026Ausstattung: manual, safety notes, mounting material, a small hex screwdriver, two thumb screws, a syringe of thermal paste, a paste spatula, fan corner covers, tube clips, a SATA to three PWM adapter and an L-Connect 3 controller with its manual.

Links

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Product page

www.arctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181A1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026

lian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-s1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

support.arctic.de/liquid-freezer-III-pro-4206Owner's manualsupport.arctic.de/liquid-freezer-III-pro-420Read 14 October 2026

drive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/view2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1jLsyjrlVX4ZAK5-cvz_jGBKclJH2JO7e/viewRead 15 October 202634 page installation guide for the HydroShift II LCD-S 360TL in eight languages, created November 2025, published on Google Drive from the maker's page.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

6years1Maker product pagearctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-420/ACFRE00181ARead 14 October 2026Spec sheet and product page: 6 Years. The ARCTIC warranty page says six years for the entire product range and names no market.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)arctic.de/media/b2/dc/e3/1749041473/Spec_Sheet_Liquid_Freezer_III_Pro_420_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026

6years1Maker product pagelian-li.com/product/hydroshift-ii-lcd-sRead 15 October 2026Specification table: 6 Years. The page names no market.3Press releaselanoc.org/news/hardware-news/lian-li-unveils-hydroshift-ii-lcd-s-series-aio-with-hot-swappable-square-lcdRead 15 October 2026

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