INTRODUCTION

    Whether you like CPU air coolers or not they've been proving their worth well since the first modern type computers made their appearance roughly 4 decades ago and well, that says a lot about that rather simple technology. Personally, even though I do prefer AIO and custom water cooling loops for my test rigs I can't deny that CPU air coolers are the safer bet, primarily due to pump and liquid related issues which are always a possibility with liquid cooling solutions. Leaving out market leading manufacturers like Noctua and be quiet! however not many actually have high cooling efficiency models available in their product lines. Thanks to their Assassin line of CPU air coolers DeepCool has had a strong presence in the PC cooling market and with me I have yet another promising model, the AK620 Digital released last year.

    Established in 1996, DeepCool is a global brand in designing and manufacturing high-performance computer components for enthusiasts worldwide that includes CPU coolers, PC cases, Power Supplies, Peripherals, and more. With a strong background in independent research and development, DeepCool continues to provide high-quality products, premium customer service, and incredible value to our dedicated customers.

    The AK620 is available currently in both a standard version and the digital (CPU temperature and usage display on top) all-black version which i have here with me today. Both versions have a TDP (thermal design power) of 260W, are based on the U-type (sandwich) dual-tower design and come ready with two 120mm fluid dynamic bearing fans (FK120 PWM/1850RPM/68.99CFM/28dBA) in push and pull configuration. Each tower/heatsink features a total of 50 aluminum fins (matrix layout for increased airflow and heat dissipation) and the six 6mm all-copper heatpipes that pass through both are connected to a nickel plated copper base. Yes, the AK620 Digital might be the largest CPU air cooler around but it's certainly an interesting model so let's see what it offers.