Arctic

Arctic has officially retired the MX-6 from its flagship position, replacing it with the new MX-7 compound. While the company has long been a staple in thermal pastes, this latest iteration marks a distinct shift in formulation strategy, moving towards a significantly higher viscosity to combat the “pump-out” effect common …

Arctic is well known for its strong-performing AIO coolers and fans. This week, they are launching their new P12 Pro Reverse fans, adding to the line-up with non-RGB and A-RGB options. The P12 Pro Reverse fans are specially designed for builds where performance and aesthetics are equally important. They draw …

Arctic is expanding its successful Liquid Freezer III Pro series with the addition of new 280mm and 420mm radiator options. The new radiators join the previously released Liquid Freezer III Pro 360mm and 240mm models. The Liquid Freezer III Pro with a 280mm or 420mm radiator is now available an …

Arctic has officially released its new P Pro Series of fans and on top of that, the company is also equipping its Liquid Freezer III AIO cooler with the new fans, which offer high static pressure and airflow, making them ideal for those seeking to lower temperatures. The P12 Pro, P12 …

Arctic is expanding its successful Liquid Freezer III Pro series with the addition of new 240mm AIO liquid coolers. Building on the strong performance of their 360 mm counterparts, these new variants offer enhanced cooling in a more compact form factor, all launching with a special “Payback” promotion for discounted …

Arctic's new Freezer 8 CPU coolers have arrived. These air coolers are ultra compact, offering a significant upgrade over stock coolers, while maintaining compatibility with SFF cases with limited space.  Standing at only 136mm tall, the Freezer 8 is designed to fit comfortably into a wide variety of chassis, making …

Arctic has introduced a way to check if the thermal paste you bought is genuine or a counterfeit. Using what Arctic calls the “MX Authenticity Check” system, builders can ensure they're getting the real deal when it comes to MX thermal paste. The company states the move is a direct …

Arctic has followed up its celebrated Liquid Freezer III CPU cooler with the new Liquid Freezer III Pro. Initially launching with 360mm models, with or without ARGB lighting, this new series promises to deliver even better performance. What sets the Liquid Freezer III Pro apart from the non-Pro models is …

Arctic has redefined the concept of a mini-PC (as it uses an ITX board) with its latest creation: an entirely passively cooled system designed to be mounted under your desk. While the idea is certainly innovative, the choice of hardware for the new Arctic Senza PC raises some doubts. The …

In a reassuring move for consumers, Arctic has officially confirmed that all coolers purchased after October 23rd, 2023, will be fully compatible with the upcoming CPU based on the LGA 1851 socket. This announcement is a relief for those who wanted to upgrade to the Core Ultra 200 desktop series …

M.2 SSDs are getting seriously fast these days, but often hit high temperatures under heavy loads. To counteract that, the controller restricts performance to prevent overheating and any possible damage to the device – a suboptimal compromise. That's where the new M2 Pro from Arctic comes in… Created for single- …

Arctic's P-series fans have impressed us in the past, often charting highly in comparison temperature tests with AIO coolers. This week, Arctic is launching its most powerful fan yet, the P14 Max.  The P14 Max is a 140mm fan with a wide speed range, going as low as 400RPM and …

Following the introduction of a new set of AIOs, Arctic is now turning its attention to air coolers. To celebrate its 23rd anniversary, the company has launched the Freezer 36 at an exceptional price point, boasting improved performance and easier mounting than its predecessors. The Freezer 36 CPU coolers feature …

Arctic is preparing to launch a successor to its impressive Liquid Freezer II AIO liquid CPU cooler. A leaked trailer shows the new Arctic Liquid Freezer III coolers, but the company has yet to announce them.  As seen on the trailer shared by OuKi (via TechPowerUP), the pump block has …

The DIY audience knows Arctic well from decades of excellent CPU cooler launches. Today, Arctic is launching something for the server and data centre crowd – the new Freezer 4U-M. The Arctic Freezer 4U-M is the successor to the Freezer 4U SP3. Offering multi-socket support for Intel and AMD processors, …

Arctic makes plenty of fans to keep your PC components cool, but today this week they are launching something a little bit different. The new Summair and Summair Plus fans are tabletop desk fans to help you battle the summer heat. Both models have a modern design and are available …

Expanding the P-series line of fans, the P12 Max is Arctic's new high-performance fan. Compared to the standard P12 PWM fan, the P12 Max has a substantially higher speed, with speeds ranging from 200 to 3300RPM, making it the fastest 120mm fan available from the company. Featuring high static pressure …

The Arctic MX-5 was short-lived, possibly due to the issues reported by users regarding material separation in certain batches. However, there's a successor coming in, and it's called MX-6. With the MX-5 now in EOL, Arctic launched the MX-6 as the successor. The formula of the new thermal paste is …

Last year, we saw the folks at Asus team up with Noctua to produce a special edition graphics card using Noctua's cooling expertise. Now, we are seeing a similar collaborative effort between Inno3D and the cooling specialists at Arctic, with both teaming up to produce the Inno3D RTX 4090 iChill Black graphics card. 

Multiple CPU cooler manufacturers have begun confirming their plans to support AMD's next-gen Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors. The new CPUs will launch alongside the first Socket AM5 motherboards, but the socket change doesn't necessarily mean you'll need to swap out to a new cooler. With AM5, the mechanical dimensions …

Arctic has done it again with a superb air cooler, offering excellent value

Arctic MX-series thermal compounds are widely known throughout the industry, and are frequently used here at KitGuru. As thermal pastes go, MX-series compounds are reliable and perform better than most pre-applied thermal pastes. However, a faulty batch of MX-5 paste has made its way into the wild, forcing Arctic to …

Following the success of the company's Freezer 34 coolers, Arctic is updating the series with the Freezer 35 range. There are four variants of this cooler, each with two models: one for Intel processors and the other for AMD chips. All Freezer 35 coolers feature a P-series 120mm PWM fan, …

Luke picks his top 3 CPU coolers of 2021, over a broad price spectrum

Today, ARCTIC is expanding its CPU cooler line-up with a new tower heatsink. The Arctic Freezer i35 for Intel sockets and the Freezer A35 for AMD sockets promise support for the latest CPUs, ARGB lighting and unrestricted RAM compatibility. The new Freezer CPU cooler is available starting this month, with …

Arctic recently launched two new CPU air coolers, but that's not the only area the company is expanding. Today, Arctic has also announced the new Liquid Freezer II 280 and Liquid Freezer II 420 RGB and ARGB models, compatible with Intel's upcoming Alder Lake CPUs and the LGA 1700 socket. …

Arctic is expanding its line-up of PC cooling products with new CPU coolers, fans and the LGA1700 mounting kit for Intel 12th Gen Core processors. Besides the RGB and A-RGB versions of the Liquid Freezer II 280 and 420, Arctic is also launching new F12 fans and the A35 and …

Arctic is back with some brand new case fans for 2021. Unlike most case fans, Arctic's new P12 PWM PST 0dB fans include a 0-decibel mode, allowing you to make your PC as quiet as possible. There are two versions of this fan, one with analogue RGB lighting and one …

We test a total of nine different coolers on a 5950X - which is right for you?

Arctic is adding a 420mm radiator option to its Liquid Freezer II line of CPU AIO liquid coolers. Just like the rest of the Liquid Freezer II line the Liquid Freezer II 420 is a “multi compatible all-in-one CPU water cooler” offering amazing cooling performance at a reasonable price. Just …