CONCLUSION

   Not having tested the original C7 model released back in 2015 means we can't compare the C7 RGB to it directly but judging by their specifications we'd say that performance should be nearly identical. However, we can compare it to the more recently released C7 Cu model and as you can tell from our charts there's a 5+ degrees Celsius gap between these two coolers at load so if you plan on overclocking your system or if you'd just like a better alternative the C7 Cu if a far better choice (unless that is RGB illumination is more important to you than cooling efficiency). Also, since the 92mm fan used with the C7 RGB is identical (minus the RGB LEDs) to that used with the C7 Cu noise levels are similar (LED fans are always slightly louder and that's probably the case here as well) but again the C7 Cu comes up on top. Installation took us less than 4 minutes to complete actually (just like with the C7 Cu) so if you want an extremely easy to use low-profile CPU cooler the C7 RGB is a good choice.

   At the time of our review the C7 RGB low-profile CPU Cooler by CRYORIG can be found for around 36Euros inside the EU but unfortunately availability is very limited everywhere we looked (and neither on Amazon or Newegg) so it may become even more affordable later on. With that out of the way however although thanks to its 12V RGB fan the C7 RGB does look better than both the C7 and the C7 Cu and for that we do recommend checking it out at the end of the day it just doesn’t do very well in terms of cooling performance and that coupled with its limited available deny it any of our awards.

PROS

- Build Quality
- 12V RGB Fan
- Zero Interference Model (Just 47mm In Height)
- Bundle
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Current Availability
- Noise Levels