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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and SilverStone AR12 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 2, SilverStone AR12 at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 36. Max Speed splits them by another 18%, this time favouring SilverStone AR12. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | SilverStone |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | SilverStone Argon AR12 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | SST-AR12 |
| Height | 159 mm-3% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM3/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA115X/1366/2011/2066 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 126 mm | 128 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 890 g | 632 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-18% | 2200 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.enostech.com/silverstone-ar12-rgb-cpu-air-cooler-review/ |
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 36
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that.
SilverStone AR12
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.