Arctic says its tariff refund prices are now live in the United States, lowering prices across its PC-cooling range after the company received a refund from the federal government. For builders shopping for an air cooler, AIO liquid cooler, or case fans, the useful part is less the trade-policy backstory than the checkout total: Arctic’s U.S. store is advertising automatic Payback discounts of up to 60% in cart.
The company previously raised prices on a limited set of U.S. products after tariffs increased, according to reporting by Tom’s Hardware. Arctic said it had absorbed as much of the added cost as it could and had intended to undo the increases if conditions allowed. It now says the refund lets it reduce prices across the U.S. lineup, including products that were not among those earlier price changes.
That is Arctic’s stated scope, not a guarantee that every item has the same discount or that every retailer has updated a listing. Its U.S. site sells CPU water coolers, CPU air coolers, fans, thermal materials and cooling accessories, while the visible Payback banner promises discounts of “up to” 60%.
Where are Arctic’s lower U.S. prices available?
Tom’s Hardware reports that the reductions apply through Arctic’s U.S. direct-to-consumer channels and that Arctic said the lower prices were already appearing on Amazon and eBay. Arctic’s own site excerpt confirms the Payback promotion but does not independently establish Amazon or eBay prices.
One reported example gives the sale some shape. Tom’s Hardware found Arctic’s Liquid Freezer III Pro 360mm all-in-one cooler listed on Amazon at $69.89 and described that figure as the model’s lowest price since its 2025 launch. That is an Amazon observation reported by the publication, not an Arctic-store price or a standing price promise. Listings, stock and discounts can move around with the usual retail chaos.
Buyers should check the final cart price for the specific size and variant they want, then compare it with retailer listings. “Up to 60%” is a ceiling, not a universal markdown, and a fan multipack, a 360 mm liquid cooler and a tube of thermal paste are unlikely to be discounted in identical ways.
What does the tariff refund mean for PC buyers?
A tariff is paid by the importer, though companies can absorb that cost, pass part of it through supply chains, or raise retail prices. Arctic says it is directing its refund into lower U.S. prices. That does not establish that other component makers will do the same. Secondary reporting has described the court and refund background differently, and the available material does not include a court decision, Customs guidance or a government refund record documenting Arctic’s payment.
Arctic also says it will support U.S. technology-education and grassroots PC communities with hardware donations and technical support, according to Tom’s Hardware. For the moment, the confirmed buyer-facing signal is narrower: Arctic’s Payback promotion is visible on its U.S. storefront, while the exact discount depends on the product and sales channel.
This story draws on original reporting from Tom's Hardware.
