Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs Thermaltake TOUGHLIQUID 280 EX Pro ARGB Sync CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and Thermaltake TOUGHLIQUID 280 EX Pro ARGB Sync are in Supported Sockets, Radiator Size, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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Noctua NL-LC1-42	Thermaltake TOUGHLIQUID 280 EX Pro ARGB Sync
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Brand Noctua	Brand Thermaltake
Model NL-LC1-42	Model CL-W419-PL00BL-A
Release Date 📅 June 2026	Release Date -
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler Yes
Radiator Size 420 mm	Radiator Size 280 mm
Noise Level 24.8 dB	Noise Level 31.6 dB
Fan RPM 0 - 1500 RPM	Fan RPM 500 - 2000 RPM
Height 70 mm	Height -

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NL-LC1-42:

Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the Thermaltake TOUGHLIQUID 280 EX Pro ARGB Sync:

Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066

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