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DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL vs SilverStone NT07: Comparison
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL vs SilverStone NT07 height compared
Height is where these two genuinely part company, DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL 160 mm against SilverStone NT07 22 mm, a 627% lead for SilverStone NT07. They differ on cooler type too, Air Tower on the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL versus Air Low-Profile on the SilverStone NT07. They differ on tower type too, Single-Tower on the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL versus Low-Profile on the SilverStone NT07. Socket compatibility is not the same on both, AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 on the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL versus Intel LGA1700 on the SilverStone NT07. They differ on tower layout too, Single-Tower on the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL versus Not Applicable on the SilverStone NT07. Rgb lighting is not the same on both, Yes on the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL versus No on the SilverStone NT07. Fan size is not the same on both, 120 mm on the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL versus 80 mm on the SilverStone NT07.
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL vs SilverStone NT07: which one fits your build
Take the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL for buyers who want a genuinely useful at-a-glance temperature display without extra software. The same goes for mid-to-high tier single-tower cooling for builds that don't need a full dual-tower cooler. It is not the one for the heaviest overclocking, where the DeepCool AK620, covered elsewhere on this site, cools better. Buy the SilverStone NT07 for HTPC and living-room PC builds and low-profile or small-form-factor cases, though it is not built for overclocked or high-TDP CPUs and AMD AM4/AM5 builds (Intel-only bracket). Our rating of the DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL (8.1/10): A smart mid-tier single-tower cooler whose display feature is a genuine, software-free convenience rather than a gimmick. Our rating of the SilverStone NT07 (7/10): A dependable down-draft option for HTPC builds where a tower cooler won't fit.
What DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL and SilverStone NT07 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, fan count included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- DeepCool
- SilverStone NT07
- SilverStone
Cooler Type
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- Air Tower
- SilverStone NT07
- Air Low-Profile
Series
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- SilverStone NT07
- SilverStone NT07
Tower Type
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- Single-Tower
- SilverStone NT07
- Low-Profile (Down-Draft)
Model Number
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- R-AK500-BKADMN-G
- SilverStone NT07
- SST-NT07-1700
Height
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- 160 mm-627%
- SilverStone NT07
- 22 mmBest
Socket Compatibility
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
- SilverStone NT07
- Intel LGA1700
Tower Layout
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- Single-Tower
- SilverStone NT07
- Not Applicable
Fan Count
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- 1
- SilverStone NT07
- 1
RGB Lighting
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- Yes
- SilverStone NT07
- No
Fan Size
- DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
- 120 mm
- SilverStone NT07
- 80 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL if you want the higher fan count (1 vs 1).
Choose SilverStone NT07 if you want the lower height (22 mm vs 160 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL | SilverStone NT07 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart mid-tier single-tower cooler whose display feature is a genuine, software-free convenience rather than a gimmick.
SilverStone NT07
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable down-draft option for HTPC builds where a tower cooler won't fit.