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DeepCool AK500S vs EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240: Comparison

DeepCool AK500S and EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240 separate most on fan count: DeepCool AK500S at 1, EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240 at 2, 50% in favour of EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240.

DeepCool AK500S (Single-Tower Air/5 Heatpipes/Single 120mm Fan/220W TDP/No Display)
DeepCoolDeepCool AK500S
EK-AIO Basic 240 (240mm AIO Liquid/EK Waterblocks Entry Model/PWM Pump and Fans)
EKEK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240

Specs

Specification
DeepCool AK500S (Single-Tower Air/5 Heatpipes/Single 120mm Fan/220W TDP/No Display)
DeepCool AK500S
EK-AIO Basic 240 (240mm AIO Liquid/EK Waterblocks Entry Model/PWM Pump and Fans)
EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240
BrandDeepCoolEK Waterblocks
Cooler TypeAir, Single-TowerAIO Liquid
SeriesDeepCool AK500SEK-AIO Basic 240
Model NumberAK500SEK-AIO Basic 240
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-3/2011/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150
Fan Count1-50%2
Noise Level2833.5 dBA+5.5 dBA
RGB LightingNoNo

Verdict

DeepCool AK500S

7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget trim of the AK500 line for builders who don't need the display and want to save a few dollars.

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