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DeepCool AK400 G2 vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison

DeepCool AK400 G2 and SilverStone AR12 separate most on height: DeepCool AK400 G2 at 156 mm, SilverStone AR12 at 69 mm, 126% in favour of SilverStone AR12.

SilverStone AR12 (Low-Profile Air/4 Direct-Contact Heatpipes/69mm Height/95W TDP/SFF Builds)
SilverStoneSilverStone AR12

Specs

Specification
DeepCool AK400 G2 (Single-Tower Air/4 Copper Heatpipes/220W TDP/120mm FDB Fan/Woodgrain or Digital Display)
DeepCool AK400 G2
SilverStone AR12 (Low-Profile Air/4 Direct-Contact Heatpipes/69mm Height/95W TDP/SFF Builds)
SilverStone AR12
BrandDeepCoolSilverStone
Cooler TypeAir TowerAir, Low-Profile
SeriesDeepCool AK400 G2SilverStone AR12
Tower TypeSingle-TowerLow-Profile
Model NumberR-AK400G2-BKNNMN-GJDAR12
Height156 mm-126%69 mm
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115XAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200
Fan Count11
Noise Level31.45 dBA+5.8 dBA25.6
Fans1x 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, up to 2200 RPM1x 92mm PWM

Verdict

SilverStone AR12

7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.

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