Asus ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme 360mm CPU Liquid Cooler

The ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme is a premium all-in-one liquid CPU cooler engineered for high-performance desktop builds. At its core is the Asetek Emma Gen8 V2 pump, which uses a 3-phase motor to deliver higher coolant flow and lower impedance compared to its predecessors, translating into more efficient heat transfer away from the processor die. The cooler ships with three ROG ARGB fans that have been thickened to 30 mm — deeper than standard 25 mm fans — to simultaneously achieve high airflow, elevated static pressure, and noise-optimised operation. The fans attach to each other and to the radiator via integrated magnets, significantly reducing installation time and improving structural rigidity inside the chassis. The 360 mm aluminium radiator is paired with 400 mm of flexible tubing to accommodate a wide variety of case layouts. A standout feature is the 3.5-inch IPS LCD panel, now upgraded to a 640×480 (480p) resolution and running at a 60 Hz refresh rate. The display can be configured to show live system telemetry — including CPU clock frequency, voltage, temperature, fan speeds, and coolant flow rate — or can be loaded with custom animated GIFs via ASUS Armoury Crate software for personalised aesthetics. An embedded fan within the pump housing provides supplementary airflow directed at motherboard VRM components, helping to stabilise power delivery during sustained CPU loads. Software control through Armoury Crate and AIDA64 integration with ROG-specific themes allows granular tuning of both the pump speed and the embedded VRM fan. The bracket system is adjustable and has been specifically optimised for the heat-zone layout of Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. According to ASUS, this optimisation — combining the adjustable bracket, the Gen8 V2 pump, and the 30 mm fans — can reduce CPU temperatures by up to 7.5% versus the standard ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB under comparable conditions. Verifiable Specifications: • Radiator size: 360 mm • Fan size: 120 mm × 3 • Fan thickness: 30 mm • LCD panel: 3.5 inch, 640×480 resolution, 60 Hz • Pump: Asetek Emma Gen8 V2, 3-phase motor • Tubing length: 400 mm • Lighting: ARGB • PWM control: Yes • Warranty: 6 years • Socket compatibility: Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1152, LGA1151, LGA1150; AMD AM5, AM4 • Supported CPUs: Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9, Core Ultra 5/7/9; AMD Ryzen 3/5/7/9