Arctic Freezer i32 Cooler Review

[Crashman]

Low cost and automatic fan control set Arctic’s Freezer i32 apart from most of its competitors, but is it the best value for Intel’s current processors?

Arctic Freezer i32 Cooler Review : Read more

 

[dstarr3]

In pros: "Silent mode capable under load CPU loads" Hmm?

 

[CalHob]

I assume it meant under low or light CPU loads.

 

[colinstu]

wow no numbers from the Hyper 212+ / Evo included??

 

[CalHob]

The pictures and article describe this as Freezer i32 product; that product has fluid dynamic bearing. The Freezer i32 CO product has dual ball bearing. Please confirm which fan design is included in this review. It would have been interesting to include a Hyper 212 product in the comparison as Artic has marketed the Freezer i32 as cooler than that product line. Seems unusual to review this product since it has been out for some time and Artic released an updated version compatible with all recent Intel and AMD sockets, the Freezer 33. But, they are so similar in design I'm sure one can infer 33 performance from the i32.

Lastly, what do people think of weight as another factor to consider? There have been several times for me that I see only marginal difference in heatsink performance, but see that one is significantly lighter (say 30%) than another. Wouldn't the lower weight have a positive attribute in that it may reduce stress on your mounting and motherboard and thus result in better reliability?

 

[Adm1ra1P]

"wow no numbers from the Hyper 212+ / Evo included??"
I instantly thought the same thing.

 

[FritzEiv]

In pros: "Silent mode capable under load CPU loads" Hmm?

Whoops. Fixed. (I'll let Crashman respond to the other queries.)

 

[Rookie_MIB]

I have one of these, it's a decent cooler...

 

[Crashman]

The pictures and article describe this as Freezer i32 product; that product has fluid dynamic bearing. The Freezer i32 CO product has dual ball bearing. Please confirm which fan design is included in this review. It would have been interesting to include a Hyper 212 product in the comparison as Artic has marketed the Freezer i32 as cooler than that product line. Seems unusual to review this product since it has been out for some time and Artic released an updated version compatible with all recent Intel and AMD sockets, the Freezer 33. But, they are so similar in design I'm sure one can infer 33 performance from the i32.

Lastly, what do people think of weight as another factor to consider? There have been several times for me that I see only marginal difference in heatsink performance, but see that one is significantly lighter (say 30%) than another. Wouldn't the lower weight have a positive attribute in that it may reduce stress on your mounting and motherboard and thus result in better reliability?

Working backwards: Yes, lower weight is important particularly when you move your case around. This is a lightweight cooler. I don't believe we've tested a Hyper "Any version" on this platform, and we've been using it for two years: The Gammaxx 400 has replaced it as the budget cooler to beat. And thanks for pointing out the error: I received combined marketing materials and really needed to get the bearing references out of there. The six-year warranty remains, and is the biggest reason to chose this cooler over the Gammaxx 400.

 

[WINTERLORD]

yea thats wqhat im wondering how does it compare in relation to the cooler master 212 evo

 

[WINTERLORD]

calhob is the artic freezer lighter then the 212?

 

[nukemaster]

calhob is the artic freezer lighter then the 212?

Not based on the specs from Arctic and Cooler Master.

212 Evo 569g
http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/cooling/hyper-series/hyper-212-evo.html

Freezer i32 641g
https://www.arctic.ac/worldwide_en/freezer-i32.html

 

[akula2]

Hi Thomas,

I think it is time for a review on LP Air coolers, especially using Ryzen CPUs. I'll buy two or three CPUs in May to begin my Ryzen evaluation. Hence, after market LP Air coolers are definitely on the list along with wht evaluation of AMD Wraith coolers under "controlled environment" conditions.

 

[Tech_TTT]

You should make Two systems for Testing CPU coolers ...

The ~100 watt CPU (now i7-7700K)

and the ~140 Watt CPU (now i7-6800k or better)

Coolers tend to act very different with each CPU ...

and we need to know how much MAX clock can the i7 7700k hit .. this should be included in any cooler test.

 

[Crashman]

Hi Thomas,

I think it is time for a review on LP Air coolers, especially using Ryzen CPUs. I'll buy two or three CPUs in May to begin my Ryzen evaluation. Hence, after market LP Air coolers are definitely on the list along with wht evaluation of AMD Wraith coolers under "controlled environment" conditions.

Compact case and cooler reviewer Chris Miconi has been a little tied up with cases, I'll bring this up the next time we talk.

 

[WINTERLORD]

i second the air cooler review. please add the cooler master 212 evo, i know its old school but widely used for some.

correctionm while the 212 evo would be nice to see gammaxx400 and artic would be as well

 

[Crashman]

i second the air cooler review. please add the cooler master 212 evo, i know its old school but widely used for some.

correctionm while the 212 evo would be nice to see gammaxx400 and artic would be as well

Here you go:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/LGA-2011-i7-3960X-Air-Overclocking,3130-4.html