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ID-COOLING FX360 INF vs Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 V3
Product A: ID-COOLING
29 of 54 known
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 240 RS ARGB
NZXT Kraken Plus 240
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240
ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
Thermalright Grand Vision 360 ARGB
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 360 RS ARGB
NZXT Kraken Plus 280
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280
MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 360
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
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Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB
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NZXT Kraken Plus 240
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NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
Thermalright Grand Vision 360 ARGB
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 360 RS ARGB
NZXT Kraken Plus 280
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280
MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 360
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360Product B: Thermalright
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Thermalright Grand Vision 360 ARGB
MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 360
ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 360 RS ARGB
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
Thermaltake TH360 V3 Ultra ARGB Sync
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
be quiet! Pure Loop 3 360mm
be quiet! Silent Loop 3 420mm
ASUS ROG Ryuo IV SLC 360 ARGB
Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 UB ARGB
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Compare the ID-COOLING FX360 INF with
Thermalright Grand Vision 360 ARGB
MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 360
ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 360 RS ARGB
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
Thermaltake TH360 V3 Ultra ARGB Sync
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
be quiet! Pure Loop 3 360mm
be quiet! Silent Loop 3 420mm
ASUS ROG Ryuo IV SLC 360 ARGB
Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 UB ARGB15 of 46 fields differ
- 10 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 20 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 CPU coolers.
- Radiator sizeA: 360mmB: 240mmID-COOLING is 120 mm higher.
All 54 fields
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General
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Series
Model numbers
FX360 INF, FX360 INF WHITE1Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026The maker gives no separate model codes. The names are FX360 INF and FX360 INF WHITE.2Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026FX360 INF WHITE.
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GTIN / EAN
0814256016339, 08142560163535Retailer pageparadigit.ie/thermalright-aqua-elite-240-argb-v3-black/21885378/productRead 14 October 2026Product number manufacturer 814256016339 for the black edition. A search listing at cclonline.com carries the same code in its URL. Amazon.com lists UPC 755225218449 for its AE240 V3 listing, which is not stored because the listing does not name a colour.6Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/thermalright-aqua-elite-240-v3-white-argb-aio-liquid-coolerRead 14 October 2026The product data lists barcode 0814256016353 for the white edition.
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Cooler type
Air cooler layout
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Rated TDP (claimed)
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Base material
Copper1Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026Cold Plate Material: Copper.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-inf-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Base Copper.6Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 15 October 2026Specification block: Cold Plate Material Micro-Skived Copper.
Thermal paste
Included4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-inf-reviewRead 15 October 2026A tube of ID-Cooling's Frost X45 thermal paste is included, and the installation steps tell the reader to apply it.6Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 15 October 2026A healthy tube of thermal compound is in the box. The reviewer wished none were pre-applied on the cold plate.
Compatibility
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CPU sockets
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11501Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X and AMD AM5/AM4. 115X is stored as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156.
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2066, LGA20111Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Page header: Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5. LGA115X is written as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156. LGA2011 and LGA2066 are not in the page header. They come from the maker's installation guide, which has an INTEL LGA20XX page with a 2011 mounting hole, and from LDLC, which lists Intel 2011, 2011-v3 and 2066 for this model. LGA2011-3 and LGA1366 are not stored.3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installation pages for Intel LGA115X/1200, LGA1700, LGA20XX and AMD AM4 (AM5 follows the AM4 steps). The manual is from August 2023 and has no LGA1851 page.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00627311.htmlRead 14 October 2026Processor support: Intel 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, 2011-v3, 2066 and AMD AM4, AM5. Only the sockets the maker names are stored.
RAM height clearance
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Offset mounting
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Heatsink
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Heat pipes
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Heat pipe diameter
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Direct-contact heat pipes
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Liquid cooling
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Radiator size
Radiator dimensions
Length396Width120Thickness27mm(15.6 × 4.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026Radiator Dimension 396x120x27mm, without fans (Tom's Hardware lists 396 L x 120 W x 27 D). PCInQ measured a 119 x 360 x 27 mm core.
Length276Width120Thickness27mm(10.9 × 4.7 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagethermalright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AE-V3-240.jpgRead 14 October 2026Blueprint Dimension drawing on the maker page: radiator 120.0 +/-1.0 mm wide, 276.0 +/-1.0 mm long and 27.0 +/-0.5 mm thick, without fans. LDLC lists the same 276 x 120 x 27 mm and 52 mm with a fan. Amazon.com's description says 277 x 120 x 27 mm.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00627311.htmlRead 14 October 2026Dimensions without fan: 276 x 120 x 27 mm. With fan: 52 mm high.
Radiator material
Tube length
Max pump speed
2,800rpm1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Pump Rated Speed: 2800 RPM +/-10% (MAX). Amazon.com's description also says 2800 RPM +/-10%. Several retailer copies of an older text say 3300 RPM, so the maker's current page wins.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CCNS5NZ9Read 14 October 2026Description: pump speed 2800 RPM +/-10%. The listing's item weight of 100 g is not the weight of the cooler and is not stored.
Pump power connector
3-pin fan header1Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026The page for this model lists the pump connector as 3-pin (old version) and 4-pin PWM (new version), both versions available. The White page lists 3Pin, and KitGuru found the pump on its unit is 3-pin voltage control. The 3-pin plug is stored. A newer 4-pin PWM pump may exist.2Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026Pump Connector: 3Pin.6Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 15 October 2026Specification block: Pump Connector 3-pin. The review says the maker lists the pump as PWM but it is only voltage control.
4-pin PWM fan header1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026Specification table: Connector 4 PIN PWM.3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Waterblock/Fan Guide: connect the pump power cable to the motherboard WATER PUMP or CPU_OPT socket. The fans connect to the FAN HUB, which connects to the CPU FAN socket. The product page names the pump connector as 4 PIN PWM.
Fans
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Included fans
AID-COOLING FX360 INF
| Model | Size (mm) | Fans | Min speed (rpm) | Max speed (rpm) | Airflow (CFM) | Static pressure (mmH₂O) | Noise (claimed) (dB(A)) | Bearing | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS-120-ARGB-K | 120 | 3 | 300 | 2,000 | 58 | 1.94 | 27.2 | Hydraulic | 4-pin PWM |
BThermalright Aqua Elite 240 V3
| Model | Size (mm) | Fans | Max speed (rpm) | Airflow (CFM) | Static pressure (mmH₂O) | Noise (claimed) (dB(A)) | Bearing | Connector |
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| TL-C12B-S V2 | 120 | 2 | 1,500 | 66.17 | 1.53 | 25.6 | Fluid dynamic (FDB) | 4-pin PWM |
Source1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/aqua-elite-240-v3Read 14 October 2026TL-C12B-S V2 specification: 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 135 g, rated speed 1500 RPM +/-10% (MAX), noise 25.6 dBA (MAX), air flow 66.17 CFM (MAX), air pressure 1.53 mm H2O (MAX), 4 PIN PWM connector, S-FDB bearing. S-FDB is stored as fluid dynamic. The page does not state the fan count. The count of 2 comes from the manual. No minimum speed is published.3Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Components page, item A: Fan 240X2, 280X2, 360X3. The 240 mm model has 2 fans.
Fans
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Display and lighting
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RGB lighting
Lighting standard
ARGB 5 V1Maker product pageidcooling.com/product/detailRead 15 October 2026Fan connector: 4Pin PWM + 5V 3Pin ARGB.6Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 15 October 2026Specification block: Fan LED 3-pin 5v ARGB and Pump LED 3-pin 5v ARGB.
Built-in screen
Screen size
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Screen resolution
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Software
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Needs a USB header
No4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-inf-reviewRead 15 October 2026Installation step 6: connect the PWM and ARGB cables to the motherboard headers. No USB connection is described.6Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 15 October 2026No USB connection is part of the installation or specification.7Reviewpcinq.com/id-cooling-fx360-inf-closed-loop-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Connectors: 1 4-pin PWM, 1 3-pin fan, 2 ARGB with pass-through. No USB cable.
Measured
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Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5
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Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851
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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)
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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)
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Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)
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Thermal tests (measured)
AID-COOLING FX360 INF
| Test CPU | Load | CPU power (W) | Fan setting | Noise (dB(A)) | CPU temperature (°C) | Above ambient (°C) |
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| Intel Core i7-14700K | No power limit, CPU only, average CPU package power held at the thermal limit | 259 | 100% | 44.4 | Not available | Not available |
| Intel Core i7-14700K | CPU limited to 165 W with a full load on a Radeon RX 7900 GRE (275 W), closed case | 165 | motherboard default fan curve | 40.9 | 71 | Not available |
| Intel Core i7-14700K | CPU limited to 110 W with a full load on a Radeon RX 7900 GRE (275 W), closed case | 110 | Not available | Not available | 58 | Not available |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Cinebench R23 loop for 30 minutes, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all-core at 1.3 V, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, pump at full speed | Not available | 100% | 43 | Not available | 64 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Cinebench R23 loop for 30 minutes, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all-core at 1.3 V, open bench, average CPU temperature over ambient, pump at full speed | Not available | 40 dB(A) | 40 | Not available | 66 |
Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-inf-review/2Read 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Albert Thomas, 2024-11-08. Intel Core i7-14700K on an MSI Z790 Project Zero in an MSI Pano 100L PZ Black, ambient held at 23 C, a Thermalright LGA1700 contact frame installed, closed case, not an open bench. The included Frost X45 paste is used in the installation steps, and the paste for the test is not stated separately. Row 1: with no power limit the CPU hits its temperature limit, and the average CPU package power sustained was 259 W, with noise up to 44.4 dBA at full fan speed. No temperature is published for it. Row 2: 165 W CPU plus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 275 W, average CPU temperature 71 C, and 40.9 dBA on the motherboard default fan curve. Row 3: 110 W CPU plus the same GPU load, average CPU temperature 58 C, no noise figure. The noise-normalized 38.9 dBA test and the 120 W Cinebench noise (38.2 dBA, the idle noise of the system) are not stored, since the page text for the first names another cooler's result. The noise meter distance is not stated.6Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/id-cooling-fx360-inf-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 15 October 2026KitGuru review of 2025-05-12, Ryzen 9 9950X on an ASRock X870E Nova WiFi, open test bench, Arctic MX-6 paste, ambient 19-21 C and deducted in the charts. Each run is a 30 minute looped Cinebench R23, with the final 10 minutes averaged. Manual overclock 5.2 GHz all-core at 1.3 V. At maximum fan speed (just over 1800 rpm) the noise was 43 dB and the average load temperature 64 C. Normalized to 40 dBA the average was 66 C over ambient, and the fans slowed only about 200 rpm. The charts show deltas, so both are read as over ambient. The CPU power is not published. The PBO test gives only a clock multiplier (52.1x), so no row is stored for it. The noise distance is not stated.
BThermalright Aqua Elite 240 V3
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Dimensions
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Weight
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In the box
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In the box
Radiator, pump and tubing assembly, 3x ARGB fans, 2 sets of AMD mounting brackets, Intel dual-pattern bracket, CPU socket support plate, 4 nuts and standoffs, Tubular socket for hand-tightening the standoffs, Tube of Frost X45 thermal paste, Adapter cable with PWM fan and ARGB input, 3 screw packs, 3 clips for pairing coolant lines4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/id-cooling-fx360-inf-reviewRead 15 October 2026Box list: 25 mm thick 120 mm fans, 360 mm radiator, cable management clips, Frost X45 paste and mounting for AMD and Intel. Three tubing clips are mentioned. The full kit list is from PCInQ.7Reviewpcinq.com/id-cooling-fx360-inf-closed-loop-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Kit list: two sets of AMD mounting brackets, an Intel dual-pattern bracket and CPU socket support plate, four nuts and standoffs, a tubular socket for hand-tightening the standoffs, a tube of thermal paste, an adapter cable with PWM fan and ARGB input, three screw packs, three clips for pairing coolant lines, three ARGB fans and the radiator, pump and tubing assembly. The Frost X45 name comes from Tom's Hardware.
Fan x2, INTEL Bracket x2, INTEL 115X/1700 Backplate x1, AMD AM4/AM5 Bracket x2, LGA115X/LGA17XX Screws x4, Plastic Spacer x4, 115X Standoffs x4, 17XX Standoffs x4, LGA20XX Screw x4, INTEL nuts x4, Fan mounting screw x8, Radiator mounting screw x8, Thermal Compound x1, FAN HUB x1, AM4/AM5 Screw x4, AM4/AM5 Standoffs x43Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/AQUAELITE240V3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Components page, items A to P, copied as printed. The page covers the 240, 280 and 360 mm models. Counts are those for the 240 mm model (fan 240X2, fan mounting screw 240X8, radiator mounting screw 240X8, fan hub 240X1). The radiator and pump block are not in the parts list.
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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