Deepcool AK400 air cooler review - Final Words & Conclusion

Name: Deepcool AK400 air cooler review
Brand: Deepcool AK400 air cooler

by Krzysztof Hukalowicz on: 04/26/2022 10:23 AM [ ] 12 comment(s)

Conclusion

The reviewed Deepcool AK400 cooler performed ok and handled both tested processors but couldn’t cope with the overclocked Core i9 12900K at 5.1 GHz using the 1.3V (not saying anything with more “juice”). The noise at the maximum rpm (1850) is too much, but you can set your fan curve to make it more reasonable, especially on the AMD platform. There is a possibility of attaching a second fan to the other side of the radiator. The price is relatively low/attractive, but still, there are some competitors, especially from some less know Chinese brands. As the dimensions are relatively small, there shouldn’t be any issues with the RAM compatibility.

Aesthetics, Design & Installation

Starting with the aesthetics, the Deepcool AK400 looks nice and sleek. There’s no RGB available. The wiring is only one 4-pin, so not a challenge to manage it. Installation is not time-consuming, and it’s relatively easy, so most (or all?) users should work without any problems. As for the AMD, the system was easy, and you didn’t even need to switch the backplate. You can always mount a second fan to the heatsink, as the clips are provided.

The Verdict

If you are looking for a decent-performing, sleek air cooler without RGB functionality, you might consider the Deepcool AK400. It costs 30 USD. We think it’s a very reasonable offer, and it’s well worth the money. The AK400 deserves our “Approved” award because of its great size/performance/price ratio. The performance is enough (especially for the AMD system), and the noise levels are more than reasonable in most case scenarios. It’s possible to attach a second fan to the radiator to better the temperatures. The AK400’s design with a plastic top cover does look good. The Deepcool AK400 has excellent RAM compatibility because the radiator is just 45 mm thick. Overall, the size of the cooler is very reasonable, and it weighs not even 0.7 kg in total, so that shouldn’t have any negative effect on the motherboard (even without a backplate, probably it wouldn’t have).

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