The SilverStone Argon AR07 Cooler Review: Tower Cooling on a Budget
by E. Fylladitakis on June 9, 2017 9:00 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
- SilverStone
- Cooler
Testing Results, Low Fan Speed
Switching things up a bit, let's next take a look at cooler performance with the AR07's fan taken down to 7 Volts.
Operating the fan SilverStone Argon AR07 near its lowest speed point changes virtually nothing in regard to the cooler’s ranking and competitiveness. The thermal performance of the Argon AR07 still is very good while the thermal load is low, comparable to that of much more expensive products, but its efficiency seems to decrease as the thermal load increases.
| Core Temperature, Constant Thermal Load (Low Fan Speed) |
Despite of the lower efficiency of the Argon AR07 when handling high thermal loads, its superiority in comparison with smaller and/or simpler products is now becoming apparent. SilverStone’s offering provides measurably greater performance than the smaller (and cheaper) Cooler Master EVO 212, as well as “advanced” stock CPU coolers, such as the AMD Wraith and the Intel BXTS15A.
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DanNeely - Friday, June 9, 2017 - link
An impressive result for the price. Assuming sufficient room in the case and sustained availability; I think this might replace the 212 as my default recommendation for anyone looking for an affordable replacement for an Intel stock cooler either for performance or because the pushpins on the latter are throwing the installer for a loop.ImSpartacus - Friday, June 9, 2017 - link
Yeah, I LOVE when I see reviews of the real products that people actually buy.A >$100 CLC review is neat, but most people are better served by funneling that extra money into their components and getting a cheaper cooler.
FreckledTrout - Saturday, June 10, 2017 - link
FYI: The Cryorig H7 already is the replacement for the good ole standby Cooler Master EVO 212. The H7 is quieter, cools better, and mounts easier than the EVO 212. The H7 is my default recommendation. The AR07 could be right in there although but I would need to see the H7 pitted against it.Hurr Durr - Sunday, June 11, 2017 - link
>Hive Fin™>Jet Fin Acceleration™
>Jet Fin Acceleration System™
Cooler made by lawyers. Literally.
alchemist83 - Sunday, June 18, 2017 - link
You read that in a review right? ''EVO 212 replacement''. So did I. Cryorig do sell some great kit, dont have the cleareance or cooling power of my Macho Rev.B at the same price.Arbie - Friday, June 9, 2017 - link
I'd look at the Scythe Mugen 5 instead. It is $12 more than the AR07 but is shorter and cools much better - nearly as well as the Noctua tested here. I just got one and am very pleased with the quality, fit, and performance.djayjp - Friday, June 9, 2017 - link
Very useful these cooler reviews. Keep it up!Rocket321 - Friday, June 9, 2017 - link
My case specs list 165mm maximum cooler size. Not sure if I trust this with only 2mm of clearance! Still, seems like a great competitor to the Evo.Rocket321 - Friday, June 9, 2017 - link
It looks like the highest point of the fan extends slightly above the tip of the heatpipes. Can anyone confirm the 163mm height includes the fan?tonyou - Sunday, June 11, 2017 - link
According to SilverStone, 163mm includes the fan:http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=621