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Fractal Design Celsius S36 87.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

(21 Ratings, 4.7 Average)

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Specifications

Manufacturer

Fractal Design

Model

Celsius S36

Part #

  • FD-WCU-CELSIUS-S36-BK
  • WCU-CELSIUS-S36-BK

Fan RPM

500 - 2000 RPM

Noise Level

32.2 dB

CPU Socket

  • AM2
  • AM2+
  • AM3
  • AM3+
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • sTR4
  • sTRX4
  • FM1
  • FM2
  • FM2+
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1366
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
  • LGA2011
  • LGA2011-3
  • LGA2066

Water Cooled

Yes - 360 mm

Fanless

No

Price History

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    Reviews

    Spaatz
    • 9 points
    • 1 year 6 months ago

    from completed build Beatbox

    I ordered this cooler with the case and have no complaints. Easily assembled, wiring a bit awry and dangly, it does it's job and spins pretty colored lights while doing it all.

    tazz4843
    • 7 points
    • 2 years 2 months ago

    from completed build First Build

    Keeps a 13700K pushing out 315 watts from breaking 100 degrees, which is super impressive. Idles at 29 degrees too, sometimes dropping down into mid-20s. Under game load, averages only about 45-65 degrees. Super impressed, totally worth it. Did not trust the thermal paste that came with it, so bought some NT-H1, didn't even try the stuff on it.

    acogshot
    • 4 points
    • 2 years 8 months ago

    from completed build LSG "Fractal Cerberus" Build

    I was tempted to knock off a star because the pipes are incredibly annoying to manage, however the performance of the AIO compels me to leave it at 5/5. Really great cooling and the fans are pretty quiet.

    don_drapper
    • 41 points
    • 4 years 2 months ago

    I bought it in November 2017 and have been using it reliably since on both an X99 (6850K overclocked and overvolted) and AM4 (5950X, stock and PBO) platform. It has no difficulty cooling both chips and comes with a solid mounting bracket (the default Asetek one). Note that mine did not include an AM4 bracket (all recent batches should include one) and I simply bought the Premium AM4 bracket from Asetek to install on my AM4 board.

    The AIO needs only 1 fan header to function, and supports both PWM and DC modes. Make sure that your header is always powered (AKA no 0% fancurve) as the pump will not work otherwise. I personally use it in automode with the fan header at 100%, letting the AIO manage the fan speed with the integrated header on the radiator. I find that it will generally choose a bit hotter temperatures versus increasing fan speed more agressively, though it keeps everything under control regardless. It makes for really easy cable management and a clean look.

    The AIO performs really well and can keep 150-220W chips under control with no difficulty. It is nowadays an older design, but worthwhile if can be found for cheap. I would potentially advise swapping the fans as they are a bit noisy, but still perform decently.

    capdauntless
    • 8 points
    • 4 years 3 months ago

    from completed build pr0metheus

    Chose this cooler specifically for its built in fan header. Pretty standard mounting design. Works well.

    Silentsilver
    • 10 points
    • 4 years 9 months ago

    from completed build Just a simple pc build

    It's silent and keeps everything cool the built in fan header is cool and is a space saver when it come to cable management.

    ringworm9
    • 2 points
    • 5 years ago

    from completed build 1st Upgrade

    Very slick design, love the on board fan headers. One thing to keep in mind is you'll want to make sure to plug the cord coming from the pump to the CPU header, NOT the AIO pump header. Otherwise you won't be able to control the fans manually.

    jediokie
    • 8 points
    • 5 years 10 months ago

    from completed build Ryzen Build

    This an amazing but awkward cooler. It works really well but the switch between it's stock modes was confusing. At first I thought it was supposed to be an LED indicator to let you know what mode it was in. It wasn't clear at all this was a switch that you turned the whole cooler to choose modes. I had to route the fan cords through the mounting screws to get them to reach the fan header, but it also helps keep them out of the way and "invisible".

    Captain_Chicken
    • 7 points
    • 6 years ago

    from completed build The Glass Monolith

    Cheap enough 360mm aio. Fans get a little loud but the included fan header is very nice. The tubing is high quality. Installation was easy.

    chibireddy
    • 11 points
    • 6 years ago

    from completed build Cheap high end build (new case)

    Very well thought design, neat cable management, and very quiet. The random sound on the street was louder than this under full load.

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