Category: Cooling

More than 100 models tested. Overview of (M.2) SSD coolers

Cooling, Extra tests, SSD coolers | | Ľubomír Samák

It’s time for a comprehensive recap of the results from SSD cooler tests we’ve accumulated over the years. We’ve gathered quite a lot of data, with most of the coolers being models integrated into motherboards, compared to standalone designs available for purchase. The following article primarily creates a database of various SSD coolers, based on which you’ll be able to determine how each available model performs in terms of cooling efficiency. Read more “More than 100 models tested. Overview of (M.2) SSD coolers” »

Endorfy Fortis 5 Black ARGB: (Quite) a bit of light in the dark

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Ľubomír Samák

With the Fortis 5 Black ARGB cooler, it’s not enough to just note that it has a backlit fan compared to the Fortis 5 Black. There are more specifics that shape its characteristics. It’s not visible on the external features, because the stated parameters are the same as those of the non-ARGB model, but we’ve come across a few differences when dissecting the results. And we can certainly write about remarkable differences that are worth reflecting on. Read more “Endorfy Fortis 5 Black ARGB: (Quite) a bit of light in the dark” »

Endorfy Fortis 5 Black: Six heatpipes for Intel CPUs

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Ľubomír Samák

In addition to the standard variant, the Fortis 5 is also available in a completely black version. Compared to the lower-end series (Fera 5), it has two more heatpipes which increase the cooling performance of this cooler. In practice, however, it only does better in some cases. When the processor can benefit from the “extra material” available in the Fortis 5 cooler. How so? We’ll break everything down in this detailed analysis. Read more “Endorfy Fortis 5 Black: Six heatpipes for Intel CPUs” »

For the price/performance! Arctic Freezer 36 A-RGB (White)

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Ľubomír Samák

Even with two fans, this cooler is a very good option. Compared to similar and typically cheaper designs with four heatpipes, it can handle significantly higher loads. This is true on both the latest Intel platform (LGA 1851) and AMD Ryzen 9000 processors (AMD AM5). There is also a certain benefit to these things around cooling performance in mounting via a custom retention bracket (ILM) around the processor socket. Read more “For the price/performance! Arctic Freezer 36 A-RGB (White)” »

Arctic S12038-4K: Massive fan for harsh conditions

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

A totally different type of fan than the ones we normally deal with. The Arctic S12038-4K is designed for high-performance servers, which is also reflected in its features. Very high airflow is provided by as much as 4000 rpm. And in order to ensure that the cooling performance does not drop significantly even through obstacles, the “extreme” Arctic fan has a profile that is as thick as 38 mm. Read more “Arctic S12038-4K: Massive fan for harsh conditions” »

Elegant first. The Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice is a neat piece

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

Gigabyte has put together a fan that combines ARGB LEDs, clever daisy chaining using connectors in the frame, and very good results on radiators. All of that for an attractive price. The design of the Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice seems to be optimized for use on radiators in particular. In fact, these are the cheapest ARGB fans with daisy chaining and this kind of efficiency that we’ve ever tested. Read more “Elegant first. The Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice is a neat piece” »

Intel axes basic stock cooler bundled with cheapest processors

Cooling, CPU coolers, News | | Jan Olšan

Perhaps it says something about the state of the desktop PC market: a few years ago, AMD invested in improved stock coolers for the first Ryzen processors, and then Intel did something similar for Alder Lake processors on the LGA 1700 platform. It didn’t last long though, both have since abandoned further improvements and people buying an aftermarket cooler is pretty much assumed. Now, Intel is even killing off its cheapest box cooler. Read more “Intel axes basic stock cooler bundled with cheapest processors” »

BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105): Silent, efficient, okay price

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

Some fans are “too expensive”, others suffer from several technical imperfections. Naturally, these come from being made cheaper, but there is also an attempt to strike a sort of… balance. This, for example, from BeQuiet!, with its Pure Wings models. We compared the latest variants with serial number 3 (Pure Wings 3) in detail with massive competition in 120mm format. And they can be described as the most perfect in history. Undoubtedly. Read more “BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105): Silent, efficient, okay price” »

Endorfy Fera 5 Black cooler tests on AM5 and LGA 1851

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Ľubomír Samák

One of the most popular CPU coolers of today has already appeared in our tests, but on an older, basically outdated platform. That’s why we’re bringing you measurements that better reflect what’s in use these days. We have the results of the Endorfy Fera 5 cooler on the latest Intel and AMD platforms with their top processor models. How does an, essentially, inexpensive tower cooler handle them? Read more “Endorfy Fera 5 Black cooler tests on AM5 and LGA 1851” »

Duel: Endorfy Navis F360 vs. Fractal Design Lumen S36 V2

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Ľubomír Samák

We start the new stage of CPU cooler tests on HWCooling with a duel of two AIO liquid coolers. Both the Navis F360 and the Lumen S36 V2 represent the cheapest coolers with a 360mm radiator that Fractal Design (Lumen S36 V2) and Endorfy (Navis F360), respectively, have. Sure, these aren’t downright cheap coolers, but both are associated with very high cooling performance. Read more “Duel: Endorfy Navis F360 vs. Fractal Design Lumen S36 V2” »

DeepCool AN600 review – When size matters…

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Pavel Sekerka

This year is slowly but inevitably coming to an end, but I have managed to prepare one more article for you. Today we’re going to veer away from high-end and premium coolers the size of wardrobes to small coolers, which unfortunately I’ve never paid as much attention to as they probably deserve. So today we’re going to take a closer look at DeepCool’s AN600 low profile cooler, which is particularly suited to HTPC or SFF builds due to its size. Read more “DeepCool AN600 review – When size matters…” »

Scythe Grand Tornado 120: Even an LCP fan can be “cheap”

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

We were very excited to see the results of the Grand Tornado 120. It looks good geometrically and is also one of the cheapest LCP models out there. Scythe has also informed us that the Grand Tornado 120 is set to outperform the legendary Gentle Typhoon (D1225C). And it’s true, it does outperform it, though perhaps in different ways than you’d expect. But the LCP fan from Scythe gets along really well with radiators. Read more “Scythe Grand Tornado 120: Even an LCP fan can be “cheap”” »

DeepCool Assassin IV VC Vision – Cubed perfection

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Pavel Sekerka

DeepCool’s Assassin IV and Assassin 4S coolers performed exceedingly well in our reviews. Now another variant of this cooler is about to be released, the Assassin IV VC Vision, which has a redesigned base built around the vapor chamber principle. This should provide more efficient and faster heat dissipation from the CPU. So let’s see how this cooler performs in stress tests and whether it will carve out a place in the elite club of high-end coolers. Read more “DeepCool Assassin IV VC Vision – Cubed perfection” »

PC Cooling Guide: Heating Up Ryzen 9 7950X in Cinebench

Cooling, Extra tests, PC cases | | Adam Vágner

Today, we’ll focus on what happens inside a case when a CPU is under heavy load. We’ll run a Cinebench 2024 rendering on a Ryzen R9 7950X cooled by a Noctua NH-D15 G2 air cooler with AM5 offset mounting bars and see how it affects the temperatures and how all the values change with different settings of the system fans’ performance across their entire operating speed range. Read more “PC Cooling Guide: Heating Up Ryzen 9 7950X in Cinebench” »

DeepCool: LQ AIOs respond better to CPU hotspots

Cooling, CPU coolers, News | | Ľubomír Samák

Claims of stricter coldplate optimizations to dissipate heat from the CPU as quickly as possible are also making their way into liquid coolers. These include new AIOs with an innovative microchannel structure that could help current CPUs and cool them down to lower temperatures. DeepCool will take this on with two liquid coolers (LQ) in the two most widely used formats. Read more “DeepCool: LQ AIOs respond better to CPU hotspots” »

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