Buying Guide
The Best White Liquid CPU Coolers
Eight white AIO coolers compared on pumps, fans, displays, cabling and socket support, from budget Thermalright units to NZXT and Corsair.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
13 min read8 products evaluated
White AIOs cost a little more than black ones and vary in how much of the cooler is white.
We compared eight white AIOs on pumps, fans, displays and cabling, using the makers' specifications.
Quick Picks
Which of the 8 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best White Liquid Cooler
CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB WhiteA white iCUE LINK cooler with a zero RPM mode.
Best for: White Corsair builds.
Check price for CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best White With a Screen
NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB WhiteA white LCD pump with RGB fans.
Best for: White NZXT builds.
Check price for NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Hub-Free White
CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB WhiteFans that plug into the motherboard.
Best for: Simple white builds.
Check price for CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Large Screen
LIAN LI Galahad II LCD 360 WhiteA 2.88-inch LCD in white.
Best for: Showcase builds.
Check price for LIAN LI Galahad II LCD 360 White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best for ASUS Prime Boards
ASUS Prime LC 360 ARGB White EditionPrime styling and an infinity-mirror cap.
Best for: White ASUS builds.
Check price for ASUS Prime LC 360 ARGB White Edition on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Worth Considering
MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 WhiteThe Coreliquid A13 360 White is the white version of MSI's radiator-pump design.
Best for: Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Check price for MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Well-Rounded Choice
Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB WhiteThe Aqua Elite 360 V6 White is the white version of Thermalright's budget 360.
Best for: Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Check price for Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB White on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Cheapest White AIO
Thermalright Frozen Notte 240 White ARGBThe lowest price here.
Best for: Budget white builds.
Check price for Thermalright Frozen Notte 240 White ARGB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Best White Liquid Cooler1 of 8
CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB White
The Titan 360 RX White is the white version of Corsair's one-cable iCUE LINK cooler.
Best for
- White Corsair builds.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: lighting and display control need iCUE.
Why we like it
You get iCUE software here, which sets it apart from the Galahad II LCD 360 and its L-Connect software. It also comes with a FlowDrive pump with a three-phase motor. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks.
It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851. Plan to install iCUE for lighting control; fan and pump speed can also run from the motherboard's headers. Its price falls between the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White and the Galahad II LCD 360, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed pump speed should compare it with the Frozen Notte 240 White, which offers 5300 RPM.
Key specs
- Max fan speed
- 2100 RPM
- Fan size
- 120mm
- Zero RPM mode
- Yes
- Cabling
- One-cable iCUE LINK hub for pump and fans
- Software
- iCUE
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Zero RPM mode stops the fans at light load
- One-cable iCUE LINK hub for pump and fans
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White finish
Cons
- Lighting and display control need iCUE
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Best White With a Screen2 of 8
NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB White
The Kraken Plus 360 RGB White pairs NZXT's small LCD pump with RGB fans in white.
Best for
- White NZXT builds.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when lighting and display control need NZXT CAM is a problem.
Why we like it
No other pick in this guide offers NZXT CAM software; compare the Titan 360 RX White, which has iCUE software. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
Plan to install NZXT CAM for lighting and display control; fan and pump speed can also run from the motherboard's headers. It was priced above the Nautilus 360 RS White and below the Titan 360 RX White at the time of writing. There is no published maximum fan speed figure, whereas the Titan 360 RX White offers 2100 RPM.
Key specs
- Fan size
- 120mm
- Pump display
- 1.54-inch
- Software
- NZXT CAM
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- 1.54-inch pump-head display for temperatures or images
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White finish with RGB fans
- NZXT's Turbine pump
Cons
- Lighting and display control need NZXT CAM
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Best Hub-Free White3 of 8
CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS ARGB White
The Nautilus 360 RS White is the white version of Corsair's hub-free 360, with fans that plug straight into the motherboard.
Best for
- Simple white builds.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Frozen Notte 240 White, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
The pump is rated at 20dBA, the RS120 ARGB fans daisy-chain to one header, and the cold plate has pre-applied thermal paste. Three RS120 ARGB fans are included, and the AirGuide fan design is meant to give strong airflow and high static pressure. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks.
It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing. When we checked, only the Prime LC 360 White and cheaper picks cost less, and the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White cost more.
Key specs
- Fan size
- 120mm
- Cabling
- Daisy-chained fans that connect straight to the motherboard
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Daisy-chained fans that connect straight to the motherboard
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White finish
- Pump rated at 20 dBA
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Best Large Screen4 of 8
LIAN LI Galahad II LCD 360 White
The Galahad II LCD 360 has a 2.88-inch screen on an Asetek-based pump and SL-INF fans that daisy-chain.
Best for
- Showcase builds.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: lighting and display control need L-Connect.
Why we like it
It is the only pick here with L-Connect software; the Titan 360 RX White has iCUE software instead. It also comes with a white finish. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks.
The maker doesn't spell out LGA1851 mounting, so confirm it on the maker's site for a Core Ultra build. Plan to install L-Connect for lighting and display control; fan and pump speed can also run from the motherboard's headers. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Titan 360 RX White the nearest cheaper option.
Key specs
- Max pump speed
- 3600 RPM
- Fan size
- 120mm
- Pump display
- 2.88-inch IPS
- Software
- L-Connect
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, Intel
Pros
- 2.88-inch IPS pump-head display for temperatures or images
- SL-INF daisy-chain fans
- White finish
- L-Connect software, the only one here
Cons
- Lighting and display control need L-Connect
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Best for ASUS Prime Boards5 of 8
ASUS Prime LC 360 ARGB White Edition
The Prime LC 360 White has an infinity-mirror pump cap and is styled to match ASUS Prime boards.
Best for
- White ASUS builds.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Frozen Notte 240 White cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has infinity mirror lenses on the fans and sleeved tubing, and it is styled to match ASUS Prime motherboards. It comes with pre-installed ARGB fans, Aura lighting support and a specially designed CPU contact area, and ASUS gives it a 6-year warranty. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks.
It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing. When we checked, only the Coreliquid A13 360 White and cheaper picks cost less, and the Nautilus 360 RS White cost more.
Key specs
- Fan size
- 120mm
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- Infinity-mirror pump cap
- Reinforced sleeved tubing
- White finish
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Worth Considering6 of 8
MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 White
The Coreliquid A13 360 White is the white version of MSI's radiator-pump design.
Best for
- Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Frozen Notte 240 White, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its split-flow radiator has the pump built in, with a three-phase motor for durability, and it supports LGA1851 out of the box. The white finish suits light builds. Ceramic pump bearings and a three-phase motor are built for long service.
Its 390mm tubes suit most front and top radiator positions. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
When we checked, only the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White and cheaper picks cost less, and the Prime LC 360 White cost more. If you want a confirmed maximum fan speed, look to the Titan 360 RX White instead: it offers 2100 RPM, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Tube length
- 390mm
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- Split-flow radiator with the pump built into it
- White finish
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Well-Rounded Choice7 of 8
Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB White
The Aqua Elite 360 V6 White is the white version of Thermalright's budget 360.
Best for
- Buyers who want mounts on both am5 and intel lga1851.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Frozen Notte 240 White was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its fourth-generation pump head sits over a white 360mm radiator that moves up to 70.84 CFM. White fans and tubes suit an all-white build. White TL-N12W fans match the radiator for an all-white look.
The radiator measures 397mm long and 52mm thick with fans, so check your case's radiator depth. Check that your case offers 360mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. It supports both AM5 and Intel LGA1851.
On price it sat second of 8, between the cheaper Frozen Notte 240 White and the pricier Coreliquid A13 360 White, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its pump speed; if that figure matters, the Frozen Notte 240 White offers 5300 RPM.
Key specs
- Max fan speed
- 2000 RPM
- Fan size
- 120mm
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Pros
- Mounts on both AM5 and Intel LGA1851
- White radiator with a round ARGB pump head
- Fourth-generation pump head
- TL-N12W white fans
Cons
- Costs more than the Frozen Notte 240 White at the time of writing
Cheapest White AIO8 of 8
Thermalright Frozen Notte 240 White ARGB
The Frozen Notte 240 White is the cheapest white AIO here, with a 5,300 RPM pump.
Best for
- Budget white builds.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It also comes with a white radiator and fans, a mirror-finish copper base and ARGB lighting on the pump and fans. Check that your case offers 240mm radiator support at the front or top, and allow for the radiator's thickness plus fans above the motherboard's heatsinks. The maker doesn't spell out LGA1851 mounting, so confirm it on the maker's site for a Core Ultra build.
It undercut the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its maximum fan speed; if that figure matters, the Titan 360 RX White offers 2100 RPM.
Key specs
- Max pump speed
- 5300 RPM
- Fan size
- 120mm
- Sockets named
- AM5, AM4, Intel
Pros
- White radiator and fans
- Mirror-finish copper base
- ARGB lighting on the pump and fans
- Highest pump speed of the picks (5300 RPM)
How We Chose These White Liquid Coolers
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We lined up 8 AIO coolers on maximum fan speed, pump speed, fan size and pump display, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and maximum fan speed and pump speed are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 8, from the Titan 360 RX White to the Frozen Notte 240 White, state sockets named.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Kraken Plus 360 RGB White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Galahad II LCD 360, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Frozen Notte 240 White give no maximum fan speed; the Titan 360 RX White, the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White give no pump speed.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Frozen Notte 240 White (under $50) to the Galahad II LCD 360 ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a White Liquid Cooler
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much maximum fan speed you need
The Titan 360 RX White tops maximum fan speed at 2100 RPM and the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White sits lowest at 2000 RPM. The Titan 360 RX White is the pick for maximum fan speed. The Kraken Plus 360 RGB White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Galahad II LCD 360, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Frozen Notte 240 White give no maximum fan speed figure, so 2 of 8 picks are compared here.
Pump speed
Here pump speed runs from 3600 RPM on the Galahad II LCD 360 to 5300 RPM on the Frozen Notte 240 White, a 47% spread. Start with the Frozen Notte 240 White if pump speed decides it. The Titan 360 RX White, the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White give no pump speed figure, so 2 of 8 picks are compared here.
A tower air cooler with brown fans installed in a PC Software
The Titan 360 RX White lists iCUE; the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White lists NZXT CAM; the Galahad II LCD 360 lists L-Connect. Sort out software before price: it splits 3 stated picks into groups of 1, 1 and 1.
Extras that separate them
The Prime LC 360 White: reinforced sleeved tubing. The Aqua Elite 360 V6 White: a fourth-generation pump head. The Frozen Notte 240 White: a mirror-finish copper base.
A tower air cooler in a case with red-lit fans Where your budget lands
Under $50 buys the Frozen Notte 240 White; $50 to $100 buys the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Prime LC 360 White; $100 to $150 buys the Nautilus 360 RS White and the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White; $150 to $250 buys the Titan 360 RX White and the Galahad II LCD 360 at our last check.
How to Choose a White Liquid Cooler
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| White Corsair builds | Titan 360 RX White | A white iCUE LINK cooler with a zero RPM mode |
| White NZXT builds | Kraken Plus 360 RGB White | A white LCD pump with RGB fans |
| Simple white builds | Nautilus 360 RS White | Fans that plug into the motherboard |
| Showcase builds | Galahad II LCD 360 | A 2.88-inch LCD in white |
| White ASUS builds | Prime LC 360 White | Prime styling and an infinity-mirror cap |
| Budget white builds | Frozen Notte 240 White | The lowest price here |
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Key specs side by side
The Titan 360 RX White leads on maximum fan speed at 2100 RPM, ahead of the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White at 2000 RPM. "Not listed" marks maximum fan speed where the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Galahad II LCD 360, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Frozen Notte 240 White leave the figure out.
| AIO cooler | Max fan speed | Max pump speed | Fan size | Pump display |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan 360 RX White | 2100 RPM | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Kraken Plus 360 RGB White | Not listed | Not listed | 120mm | 1.54-inch |
| Nautilus 360 RS White | Not listed | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Galahad II LCD 360 | Not listed | 3600 RPM | 120mm | 2.88-inch IPS |
| Prime LC 360 White | Not listed | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Coreliquid A13 360 White | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Aqua Elite 360 V6 White | 2000 RPM | Not listed | 120mm | Not listed |
| Frozen Notte 240 White | Not listed | 5300 RPM | 120mm | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The Frozen Notte 240 White was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the Galahad II LCD 360 the highest ($150 to $250) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | AIO coolers |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | Frozen Notte 240 White |
| About $50 to $100 | Aqua Elite 360 V6 White, Coreliquid A13 360 White, Prime LC 360 White |
| About $100 to $150 | Nautilus 360 RS White, Kraken Plus 360 RGB White |
| About $150 to $250 | Titan 360 RX White, Galahad II LCD 360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White compare with the Titan 360 RX White on maximum fan speed?
Between the top two, it is 2100 RPM on the Titan 360 RX White against 2000 RPM on the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White, a 5% difference. The Kraken Plus 360 RGB White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Galahad II LCD 360, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Frozen Notte 240 White don't state a maximum fan speed figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 8 picks are ranked.
Which has the highest pump speed: the Frozen Notte 240 White or the Galahad II LCD 360?
The Frozen Notte 240 White tops pump speed at 5300 RPM; the Galahad II LCD 360 follows at 3600 RPM, 47% apart. The Titan 360 RX White, the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White and the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White are left out of this ranking because their pump speed isn't stated; 2 of 8 picks are ranked.
What does the Galahad II LCD 360 add over the Frozen Notte 240 White?
The Galahad II LCD 360 matches or trails the Frozen Notte 240 White on pump speed, so pay more only for a feature the spec sheet doesn't cover. The Frozen Notte 240 White leads on pump speed (5300 RPM). On our last price check the Frozen Notte 240 White was in the under $50 tier and the Galahad II LCD 360 in the $150 to $250 tier, with 6 other picks between them.
Why is the Nautilus 360 RS White our Best Hub-Free White pick?
It carries the badge for fans that plug into the motherboard. The Frozen Notte 240 White, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for simple white builds.
Do the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White and the Galahad II LCD 360 differ on pump display?
The Kraken Plus 360 RGB White uses 1.54-inch; the Galahad II LCD 360 uses 2.88-inch IPS. The Titan 360 RX White, the Nautilus 360 RS White, the Prime LC 360 White, the Coreliquid A13 360 White, the Aqua Elite 360 V6 White and the Frozen Notte 240 White have no pump display listed, so 2 of 8 picks are covered here.
What extras do the Titan 360 RX White and the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White include?
The Titan 360 RX White: a white finish. The Kraken Plus 360 RGB White: a white finish with RGB fans. The Nautilus 360 RS White: a white finish.
Bottom Line
The Titan 360 RX White is the pick for Corsair builds, and the Kraken Plus 360 RGB White for NZXT. The Nautilus 360 RS White keeps wiring simple, and the Frozen Notte 240 White is the budget choice.
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