INTRODUCTION

   Judging by the number of Facebook messages and emails we receive by many of you it seems that there's a small argument out there between people who choose to build low-cost mini systems piece by piece and the people who prefer either one of the tiny micro PCs manufactured by Gigabyte, ASRock, Zotac and others or a NAS server. Well each system has its pros and cons and in the end it all comes down to what usage you want one for but if you're looking for superior processing power between all three and you care not about electrical requirements/costs and size then building your own mini PC is really your best bet. On the other hand however if you do care quite a bit about the other two then a micro PC or even a NAS server would be far more suitable for the task (especially if you're just looking for a download server). Now although two out of these three solutions come pretty much ready out of the box so you don't have to concern yourself with anything that's not the case when building your own mini PC and one of the first things one has to look for is a low-profile CPU Cooler capable of keeping the temperatures of the CPU in check. One such CPU cooler is the Argon AR05 by SilverStone which we have here with us today.

   Founded in 2003, SilverStone is an established leader in its field, with an elite team of engineers; we started our quest of providing products that create inspirations. We have since expanded the lines of products as well as types of products we produce, giving our customers a wide selection of choices. With distribution centers in different areas of the globe, SilverStone products can be seen all over the world, not just for computer users but also for home entertainment use. Providing leisure with integration of advanced technologies that is functional and making them enjoyable to use. Here at SilverStone Technology, we continue to pride ourselves in providing the highest level of standards in designing and manufacturing computer enclosures, power supplies, and accessories. Our pursuit for the first class aesthetic appeal is relentless; our teams of devoted engineers are constantly searching for the best technologies that suit end-users with different needs and will make our products as technologically sound as they are beautiful.

   Just like most other low-profile CPU coolers we've tested to date the Argon AR05 model by SilverStone is a top-down (C design) aluminum based solution aimed almost solely towards people with very small PC cases where space is perhaps the most important issue. Of course since such solutions are not known for their excellent cooling capabilities the Argon AR05 is probably not suitable for overclockers and serious gamers (besides it has a thermal design power of just 65W) but thanks to its high-rpm 92mm PWM rifle-bearing fan and heatpipe-direct contact base it should produce interesting results.