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DeepCool Castle 360EX vs SilverStone NT07: Comparison
DeepCool Castle 360EX vs SilverStone NT07: the fan count difference
On fan count the spread is 67%, DeepCool Castle 360EX 3 against SilverStone NT07 1, so DeepCool Castle 360EX takes it. Cooler type is not the same on both, AIO Liquid on the DeepCool Castle 360EX versus Air Low-Profile on the SilverStone NT07. Socket compatibility is not the same on both, AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 on the DeepCool Castle 360EX versus Intel LGA1700 on the SilverStone NT07. They differ on rgb lighting too, Yes on the DeepCool Castle 360EX versus No on the SilverStone NT07. They differ on fan size too, 120 mm on the DeepCool Castle 360EX versus 80 mm on the SilverStone NT07.
DeepCool Castle 360EX vs SilverStone NT07: which one fits your build
Buy the DeepCool Castle 360EX for budget-focused 360mm AIO shoppers who still want RGB and 300W-class CPUs needing a large radiator, though it is not the pick for builders who specifically want an LCD display on the pump and noise-sensitive builds, since it gets loud under full load. Avoid it for anyone who wants DeepCool's newest anti-leak pump tech in the LT series. The SilverStone NT07 is the one to take for HTPC and living-room PC builds and low-profile or small-form-factor cases, though it is the wrong buy for overclocked or high-TDP CPUs and AMD AM4/AM5 builds (Intel-only bracket). Our rating of the DeepCool Castle 360EX (7.9/10): A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing. Our rating of the SilverStone NT07 (7/10): A dependable down-draft option for HTPC builds where a tower cooler won't fit.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: tower layout are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- DeepCool
- SilverStone NT07
- SilverStone
Cooler Type
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- AIO Liquid
- SilverStone NT07
- Air Low-Profile
Series
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- SilverStone NT07
- SilverStone NT07
Model Number
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- DP-GS-H12-CSL360EX
- SilverStone NT07
- SST-NT07-1700
Socket Compatibility
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
- SilverStone NT07
- Intel LGA1700
Tower Layout
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- Not Applicable
- SilverStone NT07
- Not Applicable
Fan Count
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- 3Best
- SilverStone NT07
- 1-67%
RGB Lighting
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- Yes
- SilverStone NT07
- No
Fan Size
- DeepCool Castle 360EX
- 120 mm
- SilverStone NT07
- 80 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose DeepCool Castle 360EX if you want the higher fan count (3 vs 1).
Choose SilverStone NT07 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | DeepCool Castle 360EX | 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 Castle 360EX
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing.
SilverStone NT07
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable down-draft option for HTPC builds where a tower cooler won't fit.