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Low-Profile SilverStone Argon AR06 Cooler Review

Each manufacturer which deals with CPU coolers tries to enrich its portfolio with products of various segments. SilverStone has gone ahead in this aspect, offering as entry-level so top-notch coolers. The AR06, a representative of Argon Series, is a low-profile model targeting entry-level and mainstream PC systems. Why giving preference exactly to this model? Let’s find it out.

Highlights

SilverStone AR06 features the following specifications:
— type: air cooler with active airflow;
— compatibility with motherboards: Socket Intel LGA115x, Socket AMD FM1, FM2, AM2, AM3;
— cooling performance: 95 W TDP;
— fan specs: dimensions: 92x92x15 mm, voltage – 12 V, rotational speed – 1200-2500 RPM, airflow – 68.3 m3/h, noise level – 20-28.3 dBA, bearing type – rifle, MTBF – 40.000 hours;
— heatsink specs: dimensions: 58x105x92 mm; weight – 263 mm, aluminum fins, 4x copper heatpipes, direct CPU contact;
— power supply: 4-pin connector;
— other peculiarities: PWM support, ready thermal compound, anti-vibration pads.

The nominal delivery kit consists of a user’s manual, a springe with thermal compound, four rubber pads, four screws, four elongated male screws, fixtures, mounts for AMD sockets, mounts for LGA 775/115x/1366 sockets, and four wing nuts.

Framework Specifications

SilverStone AR06 boasts a mediocre design with a standard horizontal framework. Each element of the construction is painted in different color: silver heatsink fins, copper heatpipes, white fan frame, and blue fan blades. The fan employs 92x92 mm frame and 11 arched blades which provide for an optimal balance between static pressure and airflow volume. The fan incorporates a rifle bearing that is void of idle noise.

The heatsink involves 50 aluminum fins; their cumulative dissipation area makes up 3100 cm2. The fins do not add to the aerodynamic optimization. The heatsink is soldered with four 6-mm heatpipes which have identical backlash. It should be noted that anti-vibration mounts are not stipulated in this model.

The cumulative height of the cooler together with the fan equals to 58 mm. Compact dimensions make this cooler a universal solution for any PC case. The base is paired with a clamping plate.

Installation Guide

Installation process starts from the selection of appropriate fixtures. The mounts are connected with the male screws and then fixed with the wing nuts. Hereafter, the frame is mounted to the cooler’s base with the help of flat screws. Before installation to the motherboard it’s strongly recommended to apply rubber pads to ensure an optimal anti-vibration effect.

Thermal compound should be applied to the CPU chip lid. Make sure that the cooler’s base is tightly adjoined to the CPU surface. This done, it’s time to fix the cooler against the stop.
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  • 26 August 2016, 18:18
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