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Black tower CPU cooler with aluminium top plate and dual 120mm A-RGB fans in push-pull layout

ARCTIC COOLING

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 36 A-RGB ACFRE00124A CPU Cooler 120mm Black

SKU CH-HW72-8S5E5 MPN ACFRE00124A

A 120 mm dual-fan air cooler with addressable RGB lighting, direct-touch heatpipes and PWM speeds from 200 to 2000 rpm, compatible with Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 plus AMD AM4 and AM5 sockets

  • Fan size120 mm
  • Supported CPU socketsIntel LGA1851, LGA1700 AMD AM5, AM4
  • Bearing designFluid Dynamic
  • Rotational speed200–2,000 rpm, PWM Controlled (0 rpm below 5 % PWM)
  • Power input connectorFan Connector: 4-Pin PWM-Connector + 4-Pin Plug RGB Connecto
  • LED lightingAddressable RGB

Model Freezer 36 A-RGB (Black)

  • Broad socket support covers Intel LGA1700, LGA1851 and AMD AM4, AM5
  • Push-pull 120 mm fans deliver 200-2000 rpm PWM control with 0 rpm below 5 %
  • Addressable RGB lighting syncs via 3-pin A-RGB connector for system-wide effects
  • Direct-touch copper heatpipes and aluminium heatsink transfer heat efficiently from the CPU
  • Compact 159 mm height and 917 g weight fit most mid-tower cases

Multi-Socket CPU Cooler

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 A-RGB is a 120 mm tower air cooler compatible with Intel LGA1700, LGA1851 and AMD AM4, AM5 sockets. It uses direct-touch heatpipes beneath an aluminium top plate to transfer heat from the processor into a dual-fan push-pull array. Addressable RGB lighting on both fans allows synchronisation with motherboard software for system-wide colour control.

Thermals and Acoustics

Two pressure-optimised 120 mm fans run from 200 to 2000 rpm under PWM control and stop completely below five percent duty cycle for silent idle operation. Fluid dynamic bearings reduce mechanical noise across the speed range while the push-pull layout maintains static pressure through the fin stack. The cooler stands 159 mm tall and weighs 917 g, fitting most mid-tower cases without clearance issues.

Upgrade Positioning

This model replaces the Freezer 34 eSports DUO and Freezer 35 with higher measured performance and simpler mounting hardware. Builders moving from stock coolers or older dual-tower designs gain lower temperatures and quieter operation without changing case or motherboard. Users already running a recent high-end dual-tower cooler will see minimal benefit unless they need addressable RGB or the newer socket guarantee.

How it compares

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Price $47.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 1,559 comparable items (median $19.99).
Fan size 120 mm
Higher than about 80% of the 812 comparable items (median 80 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameARCTIC COOLING
Product lineFreezer 36 A-RGB (Black)
Model nameACFRE00124A
Product colorBlack
Product typeFan & Heatsinks
Performance
Rotational speed200–2,000 rpm, PWM Controlled (0 rpm below 5 % PWM)
Power
Power input connectorFan Connector: 4-Pin PWM-Connector + 4-Pin Plug
RGB Connector: 3-Pin A-RGB-Connector + 3-Pin Plug
Size & build
Fan size120 mm
Bearing designFluid Dynamic
Cooler materialAluminum & Copper
Fan mountingVertical
Product weight917g
Shipping weight1.25 kg
Package size191 × 188 × 121 mm
Compatibility
Supported CPU socketsIntel LGA1851, LGA1700
AMD AM5, AM4
CPU cooler height limit159 mm
More details
LED lightingAddressable RGB

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Questions about this item

How do I mount the Freezer 36 A-RGB on LGA1700 and which step is often missed?

Use the Intel LGA1700 brackets supplied, apply paste, place the cooler, and tighten the four spring screws in a cross pattern — the step many skip is connecting both the 4‑pin PWM fan header and the 3‑pin A‑RGB header before closing the case

What maintenance will the cooler need after a few years of use?

The two 120 mm fluid‑dynamic‑bearing fans are rated for long life; plan to clean dust from the aluminium‑copper heatsink fins annually and replace the thermal paste if CPU temperatures rise noticeably

What thermal limit appears first during a sustained heavy workload?

The 159 mm tall tower with dual push‑pull fans can dissipate high loads, but once the 2000 rpm fan ceiling is reached the heatsink temperature becomes the limiting factor

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