The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Noise Level (13% better).
Dark Rock Elite wins in 1 spec (TDP Rating: 12% better).
Recommendation
Choose Liquid Freezer III 240 if you want the best overall performance — especially noise level.
Choose Dark Rock Elite if tdp rating matters more to you.
| Spec | ArcticLiquid Freezer III 240 | be quiet!Dark Rock Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | AIO | Air Tower |
| Height | 63 mm | 168 mm |
| Radiator Size | 240 mm | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 250W | 280W+12% |
| Fans | 2 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level |
| 22.5 dB(A)−13% |
| 25.8 dB(A) |
| Fan RPM | 200 - 1800 | 200 - 1500 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5, AM4 | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $80−11% | $90 |
| Release Date | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 |
