Rank #9 in Best CPU Air Cooler 2026: 10 Ranked, One Sold Twice at Two Prices
ARCTIC Freezer 36 (Black) CPU Cooler
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The ARCTIC Freezer 36 (Black) is a single-tower CPU air cooler with a push-pull fan setup: two 120 mm P fans, four offset heat pipes, and a 200–1800 rpm range. It ranks at number 9 in our best CPU air coolers guide, priced at £22.99 with a 4.5-star average from 721 ratings.
The Amazon listing's own numbers deserve a closer look. The 'Compatible Devices' field says 'Desktop, Laptop' — a full-size tower cooler will not fit in a laptop. The 'Wattage' is listed as 1.2 watts, which is a plausible figure for a fan, but one review describes cooling a CPU that pulls around 200 watts. The 'Power Connector Type' is 3-pin, while the fans are rated to 1800 rpm, a speed range typically controlled by a 4-pin PWM header. And the title mentions an included MX-6 thermal compound, yet the 'Included Components' field lists only the cooler. Everything here comes from the Amazon product page, not from our own testing.
How those 721 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £22.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 721 reviews |
| Fan Speed Range | 200–1800 rpm |
| Air Flow Capacity | 56.3 CFM (as listed) |
| Fan Power Draw | 1.2 watts (as listed) |
| Power Connector Type | 3-Pin (as listed) |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop (as listed) |
| Included Components | ARCTIC Freezer 36 (black) (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great price that comes with great performance. During stress testing my 5900X, the CPU was pulling around 200W the temperature after 30 mins was around 85C. Will I ever need to pull 200W in my day to day, hell no - this thing will handle anything I can throw at it.”
Verified purchase“I had an MSI water cooled system and it worked great for a couple of years, then my CPU started to critically overheat , often starting up at 100 degrees celcius, the water pump had failed so i ordered the Artic freezer 36 and fitted it. Now my pc starts up at a pleasant 26 degrees and even during taxing gameplay only gets up to 48. The item was easy to install and has a QR code on the box for an online installation tutorial. It comes with fixings for intel and amd ; and even supplies some thermal grease. If i could give it 6 stars i would.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best CPU Air Cooler 2026: 10 Ranked, One Sold Twice at Two Prices.
Questions people ask
What is the price of the ARCTIC Freezer 36 (Black)?
The Amazon listing shows a price of £22.99.
What is the power draw of the ARCTIC Freezer 36?
The 'Wattage' field in the listing says 1.2 watts.
Is the ARCTIC Freezer 36 compatible with a laptop?
The 'Compatible Devices' field says 'Desktop, Laptop', but the product is a single-tower CPU cooler, which is typically for desktops.
How many fans does the ARCTIC Freezer 36 have?
The product title says it has two 120 mm P fans in a push-pull configuration.
What is the maximum fan speed?
The listing states a range of 200–1800 rpm.
Does the ARCTIC Freezer 36 include thermal compound?
The product title mentions 'incl. MX-6 thermal compound', but the 'Included Components' field only lists 'ARCTIC Freezer 36 (black)'.
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