Conclusion and Verdict
Before we conclude, yes this cause the 11900K to throttle 8% but to be fair the FPU test in AIDA64 can be absolute torture on any cooler. This type of workload will never be seen in a typical gaming session. Maybe close if you are rendering a project. So even though it throttled in the FPU test. It did perfectly fine in the regular CPU test (which simulates a normal heavy workload). If you are familiar with the AK620, then this basically that unit trimmed down to a single tower. The fin design is unique and has a checkerboard effect at certain angles. The quality of the fan and fins are flawless. The fan is super quiet and has a premium feel and look.
Just from looking at a cooler I can tell if an Air cooler is going to be good or not. You kind of get any idea of what will work or won’t. Air coolers are easy to assess. Cooper, the most thermal conductive material on an Air cooler. How much of it is there, Does it directly contact the CPU? These two thing can greatly effect the cooling capabilities. The more of either, will increase the capabilities of the cooler. You may think I am crazy but I have taped the sides of my cooler before so every bit of air was pushed passed the heat pipes. Having an open fin design will help with keeping other components cool though. Honestly, heat is very rarely going to make it to the edge of fins. Most of the heat displacement and cooling takes place on the copper heatpipes. So the better you can cool the copper the better results you will get.
You can buy the Deepcool AK400 CPU Cooler
Pros:
- Easy Install
- Unique fin design
- Great fan
- Price
Cons:
- Did throttle under extreme loads
Final Thoughts:
The DeepCool AK400 will provide you with enough cooling power for your everyday tasks! The cooler is stylish yet very affordable!
You can buy the Deepcool AK400 CPU Cooler
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