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DeepCool Assassin IV vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, Thermalright Silver Soul 135 at 1, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Height splits them by another 21%, this time favouring Thermalright Silver Soul 135. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | Silver Soul 135 |
| Height | 164 mm-21% | 135 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA | 29.6 dBA+0.3 dBA |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 6 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-3% | 1850 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Fans | 1x 140mm + 1x 120mm FDB PWM | 1x TL-D12 PRO-G 120mm PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://www.thermalright.com/product/silver-soul-135/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | DeepCool Assassin IV | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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 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.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.