ARCTIC Freezer 36-S CPU Air Cooler - Black

The ARCTIC Freezer 36-S (Black) is a compact, value single-tower CPU air cooler. It combines four direct-touch copper heat pipes, a dense aluminium fin stack and a quiet 120 mm P12 PWM fan to keep modern Intel and AMD processors cool and quiet, in a slim 156 mm tower that fits a wide range of cases.

Advantages

The single 120 mm pressure-optimised fan runs from 200 to 2000 RPM with a durable fluid dynamic bearing, and PWM control keeps it near-silent at idle while ramping up only under load. Four heat pipes in direct contact with the CPU spread heat efficiently across the tower. ARCTIC includes its high-performance MX-7 thermal paste, so you get strong heat transfer right out of the box without buying extras.

Suitable for

• Mainstream and high-performance Intel and AMD desktops
• Compact builds where a 156 mm tower fits
• Quiet, low-cost cooling without RGB
• Upgrading from a noisy or weak stock cooler

Key specifications

• Brand: ARCTIC
• Model: Freezer 36-S (Black)
• EAN: 4895265000980
• Type: Air, single tower
• Fan: 1x 120 mm P12 PWM, 200-2000 RPM
• Bearing: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
• Heat pipes: 4x direct-touch copper
• Sockets: Intel LGA1700/1851; AMD AM4/AM5
• Dimensions: 126 x 88 x 156 mm
• Included: MX-7 thermal paste

Installation

Fit the mounting hardware for your Intel or AMD socket, apply the included MX-7 paste to the CPU, then secure the cooler with the wire clips and connect the fan PWM cable to the CPU_FAN header. Confirm clearance against the case side panel before closing the system.

Recommendations

Set a PWM fan curve in the BIOS for the quietest operation. Confirm your case supports the 156 mm cooler height before purchase. Reapply thermal paste if you remove the cooler, and keep the fins dust-free for sustained performance.