ID-COOLING SE-914-XT ARGB Cooler 131mm Height CPU Air Cooler ARGB Light Sync with Motherboard(5V 3-PIN Connector) 92mm PWM Fan 4 Heatpipes CPU Fan for Intel/AMD, LGA 1700 Compatible for Desktop

The media could not be loaded.  The rest of my relevant components are Asus TUF Gaming X570, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Corsair 220T case, XFX RX580, Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro RAM.The stock cooler that came with this CPU is total garbage. I was hitting 80C-85C when gaming and it was idling at 65C! And yes, I know how to proper install a cooler, though I did go with their stock thermal paste. Apparently, this particular CPU has heat issues as inherent design flaw, but I knew it needed to come down, so I looked at a lot of coolers. My best friend has one of the really fantastic performing Corsair AIOs installed in this same case, but because it's a top case, it has to front mount which I was not down with. After all, what is the point of an "air flow" case if you are not building an air flow setup? Ultimately, I picked this for the aRGB.INSTALLOverall, took less than forty five minutes for me to do by myself. The wiring that connects all of the lighting and powers the fan is not exactly tidy so I had to figure out a way to loop it properly where it could all be tucked neatly. The heatsink is huge but not overwhelmingly so like some crazy Scythe and Noctua models. I did have to change out the backplate, but that's okay as I had to open the back panel to route the wires anyways. The tough part of that is that you do have to hold the backplate while connecting the brackets which is not easy because the brackets are not one whole part, as you can see in an image I provided. There are cheap plastic standoffs that are loose. My solution was to temporarily screw in the right side so the backplate would be held, then I was able to hold those little finicky standoffs on the screws while I secured the left side. That done, I unscrewed the right side screws, and combined them with their bracket and standoffs to attach them properly. Screwing the heatsink itself was super easy. I used some ancient Arctic Silver I found instead of whatever they provided. I clipped the fan on, did some wire fiddling, and routed the wires through the back of the case. The argb connector on this does connect to my motherboard, and I can control the lighting using the ASUS Armoury Crate software.PERFORMANCEI get different readings in different apps, but comparing same app temps, I am getting about 10-20c cooler temperatures depending on task. By the reports on AI Suite, I am peaking around 67C while gaming and idle is 30-40c. It ramps to 50c while playing video but I think that's something weird with the CPU. This is the app that was reporting me above 80C while gaming. I also am still tweaking the fan curves in Fan xpert 4 which is part of the AI suite that comes with ASUS boards. The AI Suite image is from today. The comparison images are from the dashboard in iCue.FAN - SEE UPDATE AT BOTTOMThe fan does make a slightly annoying whine when ramping up and down, but again, I am going to keep playing with the curves and ramp times to fix that. Overall, there probably are better performing fans out there if you dig into the charts, especially when it comes to noise. But it's not hard to just get whatever fan you think will do better and pop that on. It looks gorgeous though. Honestly better looking than the four corsair fans I also have in this build.LIGHTINGBoth the heatsink plate and fan look great. They are extremely bright. There is no way to just adjust brightness in Armoury Crate afaik, you just have to select darker colors or if you are using a reactive mode, make it less sensitive. I was able to connect the lighting directly to my motherboard using one of the addressable headers. This is a really unique and interesting piece. The audio responsive>wave mode is the coolest and I can select my own color palette and play with it until certain parts of the design are one color or palette of colors that doesn't bleed to another part.PROS-beautiful lighting, controllable and programmable with compatible software-unique and stylish plate and lighting on the heatsink-great cooling performance-enough clearance to install more RGB ram-fantastic value, basically a steal-fast and easy install-wiring is a good length to hideCONS-the software I have to use is ASUS Armoury which offers a little less options than Corsair iCUE, I also have to run both lighting applications-wiring is not neat around the fan, fan could have little hiding tabs on the side to fix that-included fan clips are not black and quite thin, they may break but they did include extras-plastic standoffs-probably not the best included thermal compound, but just spend the extra to get a good one-on my motherboard, there is very little clearance between cooler and PCI slot for the gpu, which means you cannot see the M.2. For most people, that's not an issue, but I was considering puting a Patriot Viper RGB M.2 in that slot, which I will instead put in the other slot below the GPU. This will also make changing that M.2 out, if I ever needed, possibly complicated. In that case, I would definitely need to remove the GPU, but possibly the heatsink as well.Overall, I am super pleased with this purchase, practically thrilled as the sound responsive lighting is amazing, even with the limited ASUS software. I looked at a ton of options and this is one of the best on the market, probably the best for this price if you want a combination of unique look and great performance. I'm glad I made this purchase, and will probably stick with this cooler if I upgrade the CPU.UPDATE:I purchased at end of August 2020. By April 2021, I was hearing clicks. I tested thoroughly and it is/was undeniably this fan. So I replaced it with a Noctua NF-F12 PWM chromax on the cooler, which gives far better cooling and sound performance, though no LED light show. I relocated this fan as a top exhaust and set it to an unchanging RPM so it doesn't click and whine and when it does die, who cares lol, it will still do the colors hah. I am not taking off any stars because I still love the look and performance of the heatsink, and the look of the included fan. I just want people to know that this issue can happen and you will obviously get better performance from other fans like Noctua or Alphacool or possibly Arctic. Always look at multiple charts of tests on different systems that are as recent as possible to find the best fan.

I recently purchased this RGB CPU fan cooler to replace my old, squeaky one, and I couldn't be happier with the results. It fits perfectly in my Hp Omen 40L case. and so far it seems like it will hold up nicely. Very durable.**Installation Ease:**The installation process was a breeze, providing a seamless experience even for someone who isn't particularly tech-savvy. Clear instructions and user-friendly design made it hassle-free to swap out my old cooler for this new RGB gem.**Quiet Performance:**Not only did this cooler put an end to the annoying squeaks that plagued my previous fan, but it also operates with a remarkably low noise level. The silent efficiency adds a layer of tranquility to my workspace, allowing me to focus on tasks without the distraction of constant fan noise.**Aesthetically Pleasing RGB:**The RGB feature is the cherry on top! The vibrant colors add a visually stunning touch to my setup, turning what was once a simple cooling component into a stylish centerpiece. The customizable lighting options allow for a personalized touch that complements the overall aesthetics of my system.**Effective Cooling:**Most importantly, the cooling performance is top-notch. Even during intense tasks or gaming sessions, this cooler keeps my CPU at an optimal temperature. It's reassuring to know that not only does it look good, but it also excels in its primary function.In conclusion, if you're looking for a hassle-free, visually appealing, and efficient CPU fan cooler, this product is a fantastic choice. The installation is a breeze, the RGB adds a touch of flair, and the silent yet effective cooling performance makes it a worthwhile upgrade. Highly recommended!

Edit\update for 4-6-2021I gotta say, if you read the rest of my original review you will see more good about this fan. I recently rebuilt my pc. I'm using msi z590 gaming force, i9-10850k, dominator ram (8x4), and evga 3080. The fan is still amazing. I'm overclocked on cpu to 5.0ghz on AC Odyssey and AC Valhalla, maxed graphics, and even have field of view and resolution% all the way up, and this fan still keeps me in the low 60s. In my original review i talk about the rgb settings. With the evga 3080 and the little 5v connector on there, it allows you to connect the fans argb to the gpu and change the settings in evga precision and syncs with the gpu. The mobo is a 1200 socket and fits in with almost no room next to the 4 sticks of dominator ram, like laser precision snug. Loved this fan when i first bought it and still love it. Based on another review, i feel like i should comment about the install. It is not hard to put in, period. Black bracket goes on underside of mobo, 2 other brackets go on the front side and have flat sides that obviously go on the flat mother board and onto the posts that come from the bracket on other side, you will see what i mean if you buy. then i think it was 4 screws one in each end, the the heatsink just sets on it an has its own two spring screws on it that fasten to the brackets. Easy peasy. I'm also using a lian li dynamic 011 xl rog, and the heat sink cmoes to about .5 to .75 inch from the glass. End edit/updateFirst off, wow. I am extremely impressed with how well this thing cools. I researched a lot before buying this fan and found a site that lists almost all brands of air cooling fans and AIO fans by tiers based on their research and testing. This fan was ranked in tier 4 (1 being the best & 9 was the worst) I had a Thermaltake UX100 which is like 10$ less than this. It ranked in tier 9 on this site. The Thermaltake did its job better than the stock Intel fans but i was still running hot on certain days where my room temps were hitting 80. I have been playing Assassins Creed Odyssey with these 2 fans with an i5-9600k. The thermal take on a hot day was between 80c-90c and i was running at 3.8ghz. After getting the ID-Cooling fan my temps have not gone above 60c and hang in the mid 50s with my room being as hot as when the thermaltake was in and im running at 4.5ghz for now. I could not be more happy with this purchase, i mean 36$ and this fan is super cool, i don't hear it when my glass is off my case and im sitting right there. I have a gigabyte aorus pro mobo therefore i have rgb fusion. Fusion does not have any good settings except for like 3 out of 16ish. Luckily with the controller that comes with this fan you can get some surprisingly interesting patterns that are 20x better than rgb fusion.2 things to unfortunately watch out for. It's huge. Really big. It does leave room for all 4 slots to hold corsair vengeance pro ram. My case is 8.07" wide with about an inch for cables so i got 7inchs to spare. This thing come to about 3/4 of an inch to my tempered glass. The last thing to lookout for is the LED on the front plate of the heat sink. Normally it looks really cool and was part of why i chose this fan. You will see others note it's a little dim in the middle of the pattern but its not to noticeable so don't let that scare you but mine did just stop working 2 days after i got it so i am getting a new one sent to me. I know things happen so i'm not holding it against them and neither should you.

This great CPU Cooler, is compact to fit into my NP200P case with a bit of room to spare. I was abit worried that it may not be able to cool my i5 12600K, it has 4 pipes, but the radiator vents and pipes surface area is small than the others that I tried to fit into my case, so was not confident it would work as well. I have two ARGB x2 intake fans at the bottom and x2 ARGB fans as exhaust on top. The CPU temps have stayed around 45 to 65. I would buy this again, the ARGB look really nice and I love it. Good cooler.

The biggest highlight of this cpu cooler it that it cools so much better. Compared to what I had which was an AMD Prism CPU cooler which came with the Ryzen 7 3700x CPU. The AMD Prism fan was reaching between 47 and 55 celcius temperatures at idle! which was insane. Also when under load like need for speed heat clocked at 3.8Ghz was reaching over 100 celcius with AMD Prism fan. I installed the new ID Cooler on 25th September 2022, and have to say what a very impressive cooler it really is. Idle is now 31 celcius, used same thermal paste Arctic MX4 not included thermal paste as that is unknown to me. Under load is 58 celcius. I have mid tower which has rear fan and 2 front case fans. So when I had the AMD Prism fan I knew something wasn't right with the high temps.Now for the aesthetics. The Cooler has 3 pin argb cable and a PVM cable. Make sure the 3 pin is connected to 5V on your motherboard. That is essential. The fan is super quiet and does a fantastic job at cooling too. Lovely colours which is nice and vibrant and bright. The heatsink at top has leds which is nice lighting through the design. The heatsink itself is excellent quality heavy but great. Lots of fins, which don't feel cheap either. The metal retainer clips is good quality, but tricky to install onto the heatsink to hold fan, but when understood how to do it, I did manage it easily.It does come with all fittings required for AM4, also can see they included the plate and extras for Intel CPU's. Installation wise not too bad at all. Easy to do. For the price of a brand not heard of before, it is super brilliant. Finally I can enjoy my PC and not worry about temperatures. For thermal paste I used Arctic MX4 and did a X on the CPU itself.Overall if you thinking of upgrading your CPU Cooler, then go for this and don't be put off by bad reviews, as it nearly put me off, but then thought may as well give it a go, what is the worst that can happen, send it back? I am so glad that I actually listened to the good reviews the one's that is indepth is the one's you need to read thoroughly. I highly recommend for AMD ryzen 7 3700x or similar Socket AM4 cpus. I now have it clocked at 4.2Ghz all cores which is near top boost speed. I could setup a new profile in bios for 4.4Ghz max boost now that I have the better CPU Cooler.

core i7 10700(無印)に使用、その前は同CPUのリテールクーラーを2週間ほど運用。他のCPUクーラーは試したことがないので比較等はできませんが、取り付けについてはリテールクーラーのプッシュピン式と比べて確かに手順こそ多いですが、それほど難しいといったものではないです。ただ初めて取り付けたのでどれだけテンションかければよいかわからず、そこだけ苦労しました。通常の使用についてですが、まずCPUファン設定はリテールおよび交換後のどちらも40度以下は最低回転数、40度から回転上昇、60度を超えたらフル回転。CPUクーラーの静穏性についてはリテールクーラーとの比較しかできず、正しいレビューにはなりませんが個人的には回転数が上がっても非常に静かで、低回転状態では無音そのもで快適でした。アイドリング時は30度前後で安定。FF15やCONTROLを各２時間ほどプレイしてみましたが、60度を超えることはなかったです。ここからはCinebench R23マルチコアを用いた冷却性能について書きます。リテールクーラーではTDP値の65W制御状態でも70度にいくかどうかの温度でしたが、こちらのクーラーに交換後は50度を超えませんでした。明らかにTDP65Wのi7 10700では冷却性能がオーバースペックで、余裕すらあります。なのでリテールクーラーではできなかった、マザボの設定で長時間電力制限(PL1)の変更をほんの少しだけ実行してみました。あくまで遊び半分なので参考程度に。実施月、21年4月上旬、室温23-25度、湿度40%。CPU、core i7 10700(無印)グリス,アイネックス ナノダイヤモンドグリス JP-DX1ケース,Thernaltake Versa h26マザーボード,ASRock Z490 PHANTOM GAMING 4方法、Cinebench R23マルチコアを10分間、CPUID HWMoniterでTDP(PL1)制御時のみ監視。設定値、適当に90Wと、上位モデルのTDP値である125Wを使用。目標温度、70度以下で安定(一瞬の70度超は許容)。冷却性能を重視のためCinebench R23のスコアやCPU性能の上昇率については記録していません。結果デフォルトの65W→50度以下(参考)PL1を90W→50-55度PL1を125W→65-70度個人的にはPL1設定であれば125Wから5W落とした120Wぐらいなら十分いけるかなといった結果でした。最も、現状そこまでの処理能力は必要ないので、すぐに設定は元に戻しましたが。

This works very well. I have a Ryzen 5600x and this cooler keeps temps below 55 degrees centigrade. Playing games and general use!Looks good and the fan is quite quiet. The mounting hardware has clips to add a secondary fan if required, not many others do that!Well done iD cooling!

The media could not be loaded.  As it comes, this cooler is a bargain. It cools much better than a stock cooler, and with it's included controller, is a great way to bring RGB to a PC that has none (even if the board has no support).However the reason I went for this cooler was I suspected the faceplate could be removed. I was correct.I have 3D printed my own custom plates and they work perfectly.