ARCTIC Freezer 36 Single Tower CPU Air Cooler

ARCTIC Freezer 36 is a single tower air cooler. That is, it contains only one set of cooling fins in one block. Double tower coolers are two blocks with fins, which cool better but occupy more space. A single tower cooler such as the Freezer 36 is a great middle ground because it offers good cooling without being excessively large, so it won't occupy so much room in your computer. It's a great option if you desire decent cooling without having to concern yourself with space usage in your case.

Yes, the ARCTIC Freezer 36 does have thermal paste pre-applied on the bottom of the cooler. The thermal paste facilitates the heat transfer from the CPU to the cooler, which helps cool it down. Having it pre-applied is a blessing since you do not have to apply it manually yourself, which is very hard to do. The pre-applied paste that comes with it is sufficient for most users, but some users prefer to purchase and apply a different high-performance thermal paste. If improved cooling is required, you can simply take off the pre-applied paste and use your own.

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 is a good enough cooler for most users, particularly if you have a mid-range CPU and do not intend to overclock. Overclocking is when you overclock your CPU to make it go faster than standard, and that creates more heat. The Freezer 36 works fine for CPUs that don't give off a lot of heat. If you're using a top-of-the-line CPU or you plan on heavy overclocking, you may require a heavier duty cooler, such as a dual tower air cooler or liquid cooler, to keep your CPU cool enough.

ARCTIC Freezer 36 is quiet. There is also a noise-dampening fan and the heatsink design assists in this regard as well. Nonetheless, the extent of the silence relies on the extent to which your CPU is utilized. As your CPU reaches extremely high temperatures, the fan will move more quickly, resulting in more noise. Additionally, your computer case airflow contributes towards cooling, thus varying fan speed. Overall, the Freezer 36 is silent except when your CPU is under heavy load, at which point the fan may be audible.

ARCTIC Freezer 36 has a PWM fan. PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation, and what it means is your fan speed will modify itself automatically as a function of your CPU's temperature. That is superior to DC fans, which generally have a fixed speed at all times. A PWM fan can be rotated at full speed when additional cooling is required and reduced speed when not, which reduces noise. This renders PWM fans quieter and more efficient than DC fans.

No, the ARCTIC Freezer 36 is an air cooler and therefore does not contain a radiator like a liquid cooler would. It doesn't have one of those large, heavy heatsinks, but rather employs a heatsink with a large number of thin metal fins to dissipate the heat. Heatsink size is the most important thing to ensure the cooler will even fit in your case. To see if it will fit, look at the height, width, and depth of the cooler on the product description. These are available on the ARCTIC website or in the online retailers.

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 fan speed is measured in RPM (revolutions per minute), and this is the speed at which it rotates. The fan speed varies depending on how hot your CPU is. The fan has a minimum and maximum RPM, and its actual speed will be between these two. If your CPU is not hot, the fan will rotate slowly. If it gets warm, the fan will rotate at a faster rate to cool it. The fan's RPM range is indicated on the product label.

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 size matters because it has to fit in your computer case. The specific measurements, height, width, and depth, are all specified in the product information. Be sure to review them prior to purchase to ensure that the cooler won't obstruct other items such as your RAM. If your case is compact, a cooler that's too high or wide could not fit at all. Be sure to measure the space in your case first when selecting a cooler.

The cooling capacity of the ARCTIC Freezer 36 is expressed in TDP (Thermal Design Power). TDP indicates how much heat the cooler can dissipate. This is significant because your CPU also has a TDP rating. The TDP of the cooler must be at least as high as the TDP of your CPU. If your CPU generates more heat than the cooler can dissipate, it may overheat. You can look at the product details to see the TDP rating of the Freezer 36 to compare to your CPU rating.

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 TDP rating informs you how much heat the Freezer 36 can dissipate from your CPU. This is one of the most significant numbers to verify when purchasing a cooler. Your CPU has a TDP as well, and the cooler needs to meet or surpass that figure to function correctly. If the TDP of your cooler is too small, your CPU may overheat. You will be able to locate the TDP rating of the Freezer 36 on the product page or at ARCTIC.