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DeepCool AK400 vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison
DeepCool AK400 and SilverStone AR12 separate most on height: DeepCool AK400 at 155 mm, SilverStone AR12 at 69 mm, 125% in favour of SilverStone AR12. They match on fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | SilverStone |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Low-Profile |
| Series | DeepCool AK400 | SilverStone AR12 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Low-Profile |
| Model Number | R-AK400-BKNNMN-G-1 | AR12 |
| Height | 155 mm-125% | 69 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 220 W | 95-57% |
| Noise Level | 29 dBA+3.4 dBA | 25.6 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Fans | 1x FC120 FDB PWM, 120mm | 1x 92mm PWM |
Verdict
DeepCool AK400
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely competitive budget single-tower cooler, now sold alongside its own updated G2 revision.
SilverStone AR12
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.