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DeepCool Assassin IV vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and SilverStone AR12 separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, SilverStone AR12 at 1, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Max Speed splits them by another 18%, this time favouring SilverStone AR12. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, rgb lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | SilverStone |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | SilverStone Argon AR12 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | SST-AR12 |
| Height | 164 mm-6% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/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% |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA+0.3 dBA | 29 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1575 g | 632 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 4 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-18% | 2200 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://www.enostech.com/silverstone-ar12-rgb-cpu-air-cooler-review/ |
Verdict
DeepCool Assassin IV
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine flagship-tier challenger that gets DeepCool most of the way to Noctua-level cooling for a fraction of the price.
SilverStone AR12
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.