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ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 50 and SilverStone AR12 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 50 at 2, SilverStone AR12 at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 50. Height splits them by another 8%, this time favouring SilverStone AR12. They match on cooler type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | SilverStone |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 50 | SilverStone Argon AR12 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00065A | SST-AR12 |
| Height | 166 mm-8% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM3/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA115X/1366/2011/2066 |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Width | 149.5 mm | 128 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 1160 g | 632 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Base Material | Direct-Touch Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-50/ACFRE00065A | https://www.enostech.com/silverstone-ar12-rgb-cpu-air-cooler-review/ |
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 50
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest value picks in RGB dual-tower air cooling, delivering real performance and lighting without the price premium of bigger-name competitors.
SilverStone AR12
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.