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Series

NL-LC18Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026Review text calls it Noctua's first all-in-one cooler. The NL-LC1 family has 240, 360 and 420 mm models.

TH V31Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026The page lists the cooler under the TH V3 series (store tag Series=TH V3).5Press releasehartware.de/2026/01/15/thermaltake-launches-th-v3-series-argb-sync-aio-liquid-coolersRead 15 October 2026TH V3 Series ARGB Sync AIO Liquid Coolers.

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

NL-LC1-368Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026Spec tables: model Noctua NL-LC1-36.

CL-W474-PL12SW-A, CL-W476-PL12SW-A1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026SKU CL-W474-PL12SW-A for Black. The same store sells the Snow Edition as CL-W476-PL12SW-A with the same specification table.2Maker product pagethermaltake.com/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler.htmlRead 15 October 2026Global page, P/N CL-W474-PL12SW-A.6Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-aio-hydro-cpu-cooler-black-3-x-120mm-argb-fans-lcd-segment-display-iRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer code CL-W474-PL12SW-A.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-black-4711658545978Read 15 October 2026Reference CL-W474-PL12SW-A for the Black edition.8Retailer pagebilliger.de/pricelist/5471350811-thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-snowRead 15 October 2026Title names CL-W476-PL12SW-A for the Snow Edition.

GTIN / EAN

90100180005592Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Copy of Noctua's comparison table, EAN barcode row: 9010018000559 for the NL-LC1-36. Watercooling UK and Vedant Computers print the same EAN. Vedant also prints UPC 841501100550, which only that shop lists and is not stored.4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 2026EAN 9010018000559 (the shop also lists UPC 841501100550).5Retailer pagealternate.de/Noctua/NL-LC1-36-Wasserk%C3%BChlung/html/product/100205723Read 14 October 2026EAN 9010018000559.

4711658545978, 47116585459926Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-aio-hydro-cpu-cooler-black-3-x-120mm-argb-fans-lcd-segment-display-iRead 15 October 2026Additional Information: GTIN 4711658545978 for model CL-W474-PL12SW-A. The comparateur-gamer.fr page gives the same EAN.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-black-4711658545978Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711658545978, reference CL-W474-PL12SW-A.8Retailer pagebilliger.de/pricelist/5471350811-thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-snowRead 15 October 2026Product properties: EAN 4711658545992 for the Snow Edition CL-W476-PL12SW-A. One source only, and the check digit is valid.

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

3 June 202613Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/noctuas-first-ever-aio-features-a-silenced-asetek-emma-v2-pump-and-nf-a12-14-fans-240mm-nl-lc1-starts-at-usd250-goes-up-to-usd325-for-420mm-coolerRead 14 October 2026Article of 3 June 2026: at Computex 2026 the company officially unveiled the NL-LC1 and its name. A first look was shown in 2025.

15 January 20265Press releasehartware.de/2026/01/15/thermaltake-launches-th-v3-series-argb-sync-aio-liquid-coolersRead 15 October 2026Hartware repost of the Thermaltake press release dated 15 January 2026. The Thermaltake newsroom page was not opened.

Status

Available12Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/noctua-introduces-its-first-aio-liquid-coolersRead 14 October 2026QuietPC lists the NL-LC1-36 at EUR 213.97 on the access date, and igor'sLAB's price table of mid-July 2026 shows 249.90 euro at German shops.

Available1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026The store lists the cooler at USD 149.99 and the product feed marks it available 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.

$249.911Press articleguru3d.com/story/noctua-reveals-its-nllc1-aio-series-with-advanced-acoustic-designRead 14 October 2026Series table: NL-LC1-36 $249.90. Tom's Hardware's review prints an MSRP of $249.99, which is not used.12Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/noctua-introduces-its-first-aio-liquid-coolersRead 14 October 2026NL-LC1-36 priced at $249.90. US prices exclude tax.

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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.

€249.911Press articleguru3d.com/story/noctua-reveals-its-nllc1-aio-series-with-advanced-acoustic-designRead 14 October 2026Series table: NL-LC1-36 EUR 249.90. PCGH and Geektopia print 250 euro and 249.90 euro.12Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/noctua-introduces-its-first-aio-liquid-coolersRead 14 October 2026NL-LC1-36 priced at EUR 249.90.15Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Wasserkuehlung-Hardware-217994/News/Noctua-NL-LC1-AIO-Prices-Release-Pump-dampening-1541270Read 14 October 2026Recommended price 250 euro for the NL-LC1-36.

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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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black & Brown14Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/noctua-nl-lc1-36-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Colors Black & Brown.

Black, Snow1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Product variants on the page: Black and Snow. The Snow Edition has its own page.5Press releasehartware.de/2026/01/15/thermaltake-launches-th-v3-series-argb-sync-aio-liquid-coolersRead 15 October 2026The 360 mm TH V3 Ultra is offered in Black and Snow.

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 liquid8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026

AIO liquid1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Sealed all-in-one with a 360 mm radiator, a pump block with a square LCD and a three-fan single-frame module.

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.

250W2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Maximum TDP row: up to 250 W for the NL-LC1-36 (200 W for the 240 and 275 W for the 420).

365W6Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-aio-hydro-cpu-cooler-black-3-x-120mm-argb-fans-lcd-segment-display-iRead 15 October 2026Cooler specification: Max. TDP 365W. The maker's pages print no TDP and no other source for this exact model contradicts it. The same retailer prints 365W for the TH360-S V3 too. The weight and tube length fields on the page are blank.

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.

Copper2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Cold plate copper CU1100 (99.95% purity), 55.5 x 55.5 mm, skived fin micro channels. No plating is stated.4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 20268Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026

Copper1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Water Block: Material Copper.

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

Included8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026A full tube of NT-H2 is in the box.12Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/noctua-introduces-its-first-aio-liquid-coolersRead 14 October 2026

Included3Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Parts list D is a syringe of thermal paste and E is a spatula, with the note to apply the thermal paste evenly with the spatula. Funky Kit says the pump comes with pre-applied paste and Scan UK says paste is not included. Topachat lists one tube as included. The maker's own parts list shows the syringe, so included is stored.9Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_micro_puis_rubrique_est_w_reliq_puis_ref_est_in20031313.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table: thermal paste included, one tube.

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, LGA1954, LGA1851, LGA17002Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Socket compatibility: AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851, LGA1954. Computer Lounge and IgorsLab print the same list. The launch coverage in Guru3D, KitGuru and Tom's Hardware names only AM5, AM4, LGA1700 and LGA1851.3Retailer pagecomputerlounge.co.nz/products/noctua-lc1-360mm-silent-aio-cpu-liquid-coolerRead 14 October 2026Spec row lists AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851 and LGA1954.4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 20268Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 202615Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Wasserkuehlung-Hardware-217994/News/Noctua-NL-LC1-AIO-Prices-Release-Pump-dampening-1541270Read 14 October 2026Noctua lists AM5, AM4, LGA1700 and LGA1851 at launch. Older Intel sockets need optional kits. LGA1954 is on the spec pages of the shops listed above.

AM5, AM4, LGA1954, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1366, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA20661Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Intel LGA 2066/2011-3/2011/1851/1700/1366/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 and AMD AM5/AM4. The page does not list LGA1954, which the installation guide names (see the manual entry). The family 115X is written as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156 as the page names 1156, 1155, 1151 and 1150.2Maker product pagethermaltake.com/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler.htmlRead 15 October 2026The same socket list as the US page.3Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Intel guide step 1 labels the bracket positions 1200/115X, 1954/1851 and 1366, and step 2 and 4 name 1954/1851/1700/1366/1200/115X with the same bracket and nuts. LGA2066/2011-3/2011 use the screws in step 4. LGA1954 needs no extra kit, so it is stored. The maker's spec table does not list it.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualserverflow.ru/upload/iblock/616/130v3y3r3wb8j5l1rwkqk48yv245xlqz/%D0%93%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%B4%20%D0%BF%D0%BE%20%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B5%20Noctua%20NL-LC1-36.pdfRead 14 October 2026A reseller's copy of Noctua's NL-LC1 installation manual (the 360 mm model is the example). On AM5 and Ryzen 5000/3000 AM4 CPUs choose the -7 mm offset hole position. On 24- and 20-core LGA1851 CPUs use the +3.7 mm offset with a sideways shift. The standard position is 0.14Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/noctua-nl-lc1-36-reviewRead 14 October 2026Both the AMD and Intel mounting brackets come with 7 mm offset holes, which Tom's Hardware used on its Ryzen test bench.15Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Wasserkuehlung-Hardware-217994/News/Noctua-NL-LC1-AIO-Prices-Release-Pump-dampening-1541270Read 14 October 2026Offset mounting options for AM5 and LGA1851 are included to shift the cooler closer to the CPU hotspot.

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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.

360mm2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026

360mm1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Three 120 mm fans on the radiator and a 360 mm fan module.

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.

Length399.5Width120Thickness30mm(15.7 × 4.7 × 1.2 in)2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Radiator size 399.5 x 120 x 30 mm. Guru3D and KitGuru round it to 400 x 120 x 30 mm. Stored as length 399.5, width 120, thickness 30.4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 2026Radiator size 399.5 x 120 x 30 mm.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026

Length397Width120Thickness27mm(15.6 × 4.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Radiator: Dimension 397 x 120 x 27 mm. Length 397 runs along the three fans and thickness is 27.2Maker product pagethermaltake.com/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler.htmlRead 15 October 2026Radiator Dimension 397 x 120 x 27 mm, the same as the US page.

Radiator material

Aluminium2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Fins, tubes and channels aluminium, frame steel.4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 20268Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Radiator: Material Aluminum.

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.

410mm4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 2026Tube length 410 mm, EPDM braided. Alternate.de and Geektopia list 400 mm. This copy of the maker's spec, igor'sLAB, Guru3D and KitGuru list 410 mm, which is stored.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026Hoses and coolant table: hose length 410 mm.10Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/noctua-nl-lc1-360-360mm-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Spec block: tubing length 410 mm.

460mm1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Tube: Length 460 mm, Material Rubber.2Maker product pagethermaltake.com/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tube Length 460 mm.9Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_micro_puis_rubrique_est_w_reliq_puis_ref_est_in20031313.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tube length 460 mm.10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Tubing 460 mm.

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

3,400rpm2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Max rotational speed 3400 rpm in manual mode (2600 balanced, 2100 quiet, 750 at 0% and 20% PWM). Tom's Hardware prints 3700 rpm in its text, which is the 3400 rpm rating plus the 10% tolerance and is not used.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 202610Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/noctua-nl-lc1-360-360mm-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Spec block: pump speed 750 to 3400 rpm (+/- 10%) at maximum in manual mode.

2,500rpm1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Pump: Motor Speed PWM 800~2500 RPM. The top of the range is stored.9Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_micro_puis_rubrique_est_w_reliq_puis_ref_est_in20031313.htmlRead 15 October 2026Pump speed 800 to 2500 RPM.10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Pump High Performance Pump at 800 - 2500 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 header2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Pump connector type 4-pin PWM, cable length 500 mm.4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 20267Owner's manualserverflow.ru/upload/iblock/616/130v3y3r3wb8j5l1rwkqk48yv245xlqz/%D0%93%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%B4%20%D0%BF%D0%BE%20%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B5%20Noctua%20NL-LC1-36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Step 5: connect the pump to the motherboard's pump or CPU fan header, set to PWM control. The three fans connect through the supplied splitter cable to another fan header.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 202610Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/noctua-nl-lc1-360-360mm-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026

4-pin PWM fan header1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Pump: Connector 2510 - 4 Pin / ARGB - 3Pin, with PWM speed control. The manual connects the pump to a CPU FAN or pump header.3Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Installation guide step 2 and 3: the pump cable has a 5V ARGB plug, a CPU FAN plug and a Micro USB plug. The spec table calls the pump connector 4 Pin, and the pump speed is PWM.

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

No8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026The NL-ACF1 auxiliary fan is optional and sold separately, so the cooler as sold has no VRM fan.

No3Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide and the spec table show no VRM fan. The pump block is the LCD head with ARGB, fan and USB cables only.

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.

ANoctua NL-LC1-36

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Bearing	Connector
NF-A12x25 G2 PWM	120	3	1,800	63.2	3.14	22.5	SSO or SSO2	4-pin PWM

Source2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Fan table: NF-A12x25 G2 PWM, 120 x 120 x 25 mm, speed range 0 to 1800 rpm, airflow 63.2 CFM, max noise 22.5 dB(A), static pressure 3.14 mmH2O, 4-pin PWM. Airflow (max.) is 63.2 CFM in the maker's table. Other copies of the maker's spec give 107.3 m3/h (63.15 CFM). The 0 rpm minimum is a stop and is not stored.4Retailer pagevedantcomputers.com/noctua-360mm-nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 2026Copy of the maker's spec: NF-A12x25 G2 PWM, 107.3 m3/h (63.15 CFM), 22.5 dB(A), 3.14 mmH2O, speed range 0 to 1800 rpm.5Retailer pagealternate.de/Noctua/NL-LC1-36-Wasserk%C3%BChlung/html/product/100205723Read 14 October 2026Spec rows: fan noise 22.5 dB, 1,800 rpm, fan bearing SSO 2, airflow 107.3 m3/h, pressure up to 3.14 mmH2O, three NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans in a PPA/PPB version.6Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/noctua-120mm-nf-a12x25-g2-sx2-pp-pwm-fan-2-packRead 14 October 2026The standalone NF-A12x25 G2 PWM PPA and PPB fans are the fan model of the NL-LC1-36. Their spec table gives an SSO2 bearing, 1800 rpm (+/- 10%), 107.3 m3/h, 22.5 dB(A) and 3.14 mmH2O without the low-noise adaptor, which the cooler does not include.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026Fan table copied from the maker's page: 3 x NF-A12x25 G2 PWM, 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 0 to 1,800 rpm, 107.3 m3/h, 3.14 mmH2O, 22.5 dB(A), 4-pin PWM. The three fans run in a PPA/PPB/PPA configuration with a slightly different speed on the middle unit.10Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/noctua-nl-lc1-360-360mm-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026Spec block: NF-A12x25 G2, 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 0 to 1800 rpm, 63.15 CFM, 3.14 mmH2O, 22.5 dB(A) per fan, 4-pin PWM.

BThermaltake TH360 V3 Ultra ARGB Sync

Size (mm)	Fans	Min speed (rpm)	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Connector
120	3	500	2,500	85.29	3.86	37.8	4-pin PWM

Source1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Fan: Fan Speed PWM 500~2500 R.P.M, Air Flow 85.29 CFM (per fan), Static Pressure 3.86 mm-H2O (per fan), Noise Level 37.8 dB-A (per fan), Connector 2510 - 4 Pin / ARGB - 3Pin. The page describes a 360 mm PWM fan module, a single-frame unit combining three 120 mm fans. The page names no fan model and no bearing type.2Maker product pagethermaltake.com/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler.htmlRead 15 October 2026Global page adds Fan Dimension 360 x 120 x 25 mm for the fan module. The speed, airflow, pressure and noise figures match the US page.5Press releasehartware.de/2026/01/15/thermaltake-launches-th-v3-series-argb-sync-aio-liquid-coolersRead 15 October 2026Each fan delivers 85.29 CFM with 3.86 mm-H2O static pressure at 37.8 dB-A, in a single-frame structure of three fans for the 360 mm models. All TH V3 models share the same pump and 27 mm radiator.9Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_micro_puis_rubrique_est_w_reliq_puis_ref_est_in20031313.htmlRead 15 October 2026Fan block 360 x 120 x 25 mm, 500 to 2500 RPM, 85.29 CFM, 3.86 mm H2O, 37.8 dB(A), 4-pin PWM and 3-pin ARGB. No bearing is listed. The page says the product is no longer sold there, so it is used for the specification only.

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.

No8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026No RGB lighting.

Yes1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026ARGB fans and a pump head with lighting, synchronised through 5V motherboard software.

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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ARGB 5 V1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Text: 5V motherboard sync with a 5V addressable RGB header. The caution table says the motherboard signal connector only supports a 5V header. The connector is ARGB 3-pin.3Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Both the fan module and the pump have a 5V ARGB plug that goes to a 5V ARGB motherboard header, and the guide warns about positive and negative ends.

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.

None8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 2026No display on the pump cover.

LCD1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, CPU Display: Display Type 3.95 inch TFT-LCD.5Press releasehartware.de/2026/01/15/thermaltake-launches-th-v3-series-argb-sync-aio-liquid-coolersRead 15 October 2026The TH360 V3 Ultra has a 3.95 inch square TFT LCD.

Screen sizeiDiagonal of the built-in screen.

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3.95in(10 cm)1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table: 3.95 inch TFT-LCD, a square display on the pump head.5Press releasehartware.de/2026/01/15/thermaltake-launches-th-v3-series-argb-sync-aio-liquid-coolersRead 15 October 20263.95 inch square TFT LCD.

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720 × 720px1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Display Resolution 720x720 (RGB) px.2Maker product pagethermaltake.com/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler.htmlRead 15 October 2026Display Resolution 720x720 (RGB) px.5Press releasehartware.de/2026/01/15/thermaltake-launches-th-v3-series-argb-sync-aio-liquid-coolersRead 15 October 2026720 x 720 resolution.10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Screen 3.95-inch TFT LCD, 720 x 720.

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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TT RGB PLUS 3.01Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026The page names TT RGB PLUS 3.0 software for the LCD, lighting and monitoring, with a download link. The TT PlayLink mobile app uploads images to the screen.

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.

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Yes1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026Specification table, Display Support: Interface Micro USB to USB (9PIN). The manual says to connect the water block to the motherboard with cable L to control the LCD with TT RGB PLUS.3Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cable L connects the water block Micro USB to the motherboard 9-pin USB header. The caution says it is needed to control the LCD with TT RGB PLUS.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

ANoctua NL-LC1-36

Test CPU	Load	CPU power (W)	Fan setting	Noise (dB(A))	Above ambient (°C)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	CPU stress at a fixed CPU power, power level as published	100	40 dB(A) at 40 cm, radiator fans 96% PWM (1650 rpm), pump 100%	40	25
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	CPU stress at a fixed CPU power, power level as published	200	40 dB(A) at 40 cm, radiator fans 96% PWM (1650 rpm), pump 100%	40	59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	CPU stress at a fixed CPU power, power level as published	100	100% PWM (1730 rpm), pump 100%	40.5	25
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X	CPU stress at a fixed CPU power, power level as published	200	100% PWM (1730 rpm), pump 100%	40.5	58
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 30-minute loop, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all cores at 1.3 V, steady-state	Not available	100%	41	59
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X	Cinebench R23 30-minute loop, manual overclock 5.2 GHz all cores at 1.3 V, steady-state	Not available	40 dB(A)	40	62

Source9Measurementigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aio/3Read 14 October 2026igor'sLAB: Ryzen 9 7900X on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, open bench, Windows 11. Temperature is the CPU Die (Average) sensor in HWiNFO minus the room temperature. The room is not air-conditioned and its temperature is not stated. Noise is a Voltcraft SL-10 at 40 cm from the centre of the pump and radiator fans in a room of 30.4 dB(A). The 40 dB(A) run needed 96% PWM (1650 rpm) on the fans and 100% PWM on the pump. The 100% run reached 1730 rpm and 40.5 dB(A). The text gives the temperatures as 'around' 25, 59, 25 and 58 K and the charts were hidden, so these are rounded. A third power step at about 42 K (41 K at full speed) has no stated power and is not stored. The stress software and the paste are not named. The text says the same paste was used for every cooler.10Reviewkitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/noctua-nl-lc1-360-360mm-aio-cpu-cooler-review/all/1Read 14 October 2026KitGuru: Ryzen 9 9950X on an ASRock X870E Nova WiFi, open bench, Arctic MX-6, 30-minute Cinebench R23 loop with all-core 5.2 GHz at 1.3 V, steady-state temperature minus an ambient of 19 to 20 C. Fans at 100% gave 59 C over ambient and 41 dBA. The 40 dBA run gave 62 C over ambient. The CPU power and the noise distance are not stated. A PBO run (62 C over ambient, average clock 52.5x) names no fan setting and is not stored.

BThermaltake TH360 V3 Ultra ARGB Sync

Test CPU	Load	Fan setting	CPU temperature (°C)	Above ambient (°C)
Intel Core i7-14700K	Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, 1080p Ultra, 5 runs, maximum CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	49
Intel Core i7-14700K	Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, 1080p Ultra, 5 runs, average CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	26
Intel Core i7-14700K	Baldur's Gate 3, 1080p Ultra, maximum CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	45
Intel Core i7-14700K	Baldur's Gate 3, 1080p Ultra, average CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	40
Intel Core i7-14700K	Cinebench R23 multi-core, 10 minutes, maximum CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	60
Intel Core i7-14700K	Cinebench R23 multi-core, 10 minutes, average CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	56
Intel Core i7-14700K	x264 encode, maximum CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	71
Intel Core i7-14700K	x264 encode, average CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	56
Intel Core i7-14700K	Cinebench R23 multi-core, 10 minutes, PL1 and PL2 set to 120 W, maximum CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	36
Intel Core i7-14700K	Cinebench R23 multi-core, 10 minutes, PL1 and PL2 set to 120 W, average CPU package temperature	Not available	Not available	27
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X	AIDA64 System Stability Test with CPU stress, 5 minutes, maximum CPU package temperature	Default	51	Not available

Source10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-reviewRead 15 October 2026PC Gamer, Zak Storey, 2 April 2026. Delta over ambient for the CPU package temperature with a Core i7-14700K, shown as maximum and average values in charts. The chart ambient temperature for this cooler is 26 C. The review does not state the fan speed, case or open bench, or thermal paste. Cinebench R23 multi-core ran for 10 minutes, once at stock and once with the 14700K at 120 W for PL1 and PL2. The review gives the 120 W as a set limit, so no CPU power is stored.11Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/cooling/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-review/5Read 15 October 2026Funky Kit, Eddie Chim, review of 20 February 2026. Ryzen 7 9700X on an MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi, ambient 24 C plus or minus 1, fan speed at default, included thermal paste, 5 minute AIDA64 CPU System Stability Test. The review says the CPU package reached a high of 50 C and a maximum of 51 C, and 51 is stored. The case or bench is not stated and the review prints no noise or CPU power.

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.

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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.

NL-LC1-36 closed-loop liquid cooler with NL-PNA1 pump noise absorber, Metal Noctua logo faceplate, 3x NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans with speed-offset (PPA/PPB/PPA), 3x NA-AVG1 anti-vibration gaskets (pre-installed), NA-SC1 3-way splitter cable, NA-EC1 30cm extension cable, Fan and radiator mounting screws (Torx® T20), SecuFirm2+™ multi-socket mounting system with offset options for AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA1851/1700, NM-SD1 Torx® T20 screwdriver, NT-H2 thermal compound, NA-CW1 cleaning wipe, NA-TPG1 thermal paste guard for AMD AM5, Noctua metal case badge3Retailer pagecomputerlounge.co.nz/products/noctua-lc1-360mm-silent-aio-cpu-liquid-coolerRead 14 October 2026Scope of delivery as printed, with the Torx and trademark signs as in the listing.

Radiator with three fans and pump block x1, Intel backplate x1, Intel standoffs x4, Intel mounting nuts x4, Intel LGA2066 and LGA2011 screws x4, AMD mounting brackets x2, AMD screws x4, Thermal paste syringe x1, Thermal paste spatula x1, Fan and radiator screws x12, Pump top cover x1, Micro USB to USB 9-pin cable x13Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Parts list A to L on the guide, which uses letters and drawings without names. Names are read from the drawings and the installation steps. A is the cooler with radiator, fans and pump. B is the Intel backplate. C x4 are the standoffs that go through the backplate. F x4 are the nuts that hold the pump on the standoffs. G x4 are the screws for LGA2066 and LGA2011. H x2 are the AMD brackets. I x4 are the AMD bracket screws. J x12 are the screws for the fan module on the radiator. K is the top cover that goes on the pump. L is the Micro USB cable to the 9-pin header.

Links

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Product page

www.noctua.at/en/products/nl-lc1-361Maker product pagenoctua.at/en/products/nl-lc1-36Read 14 October 2026Product page of the NL-LC1-36, found in search results. noctua.at was not opened. Noctua's spec table was read in copies at QuietPC, Computer Lounge, Vedant Computers and IgorsLab.

thermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-a1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/products/th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-aio-liquid-cooler-cl-w474-pl12sw-aRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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file.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdf3Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/TH360_V3_Ultra_ARGB_Sync_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two page installation guide, file dated 29 October 2025, listed as the manual on the maker's page with release date 2025-12-16 on the global 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.

6years2Retailer pagequietpc.co.nl/nl-lc1Read 14 October 2026Warranty 72 months.7Owner's manualserverflow.ru/upload/iblock/616/130v3y3r3wb8j5l1rwkqk48yv245xlqz/%D0%93%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%B4%20%D0%BF%D0%BE%20%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B5%20Noctua%20NL-LC1-36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Warranty period of 6 years. The manual names no market.8Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nl-lc1-36-test-aioRead 14 October 202612Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/noctua-introduces-its-first-aio-liquid-coolersRead 14 October 2026Each package has NT-H2 thermal paste and a 6-year manufacturer's warranty.

3years4Maker product pagesupport.thermaltake.com/csWarranty.aspxRead 15 October 2026Cooling Solutions warranty table: AIO Coolers 3 years. This is Thermaltake's support policy and PC Gamer states 3 years in the US and 2 years in the UK. The stored value is the US term.10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/thermaltake-th360-v3-ultra-argb-sync-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Warranty 3-years US, 2-years UK. The review calls this a painful cutback.

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