INTRODUCTION

   As we've pointed numerous times already in past CPU Air Cooler reviews the best way to improve cooling efficiency on a single fan U-type (tower) or C-Type (top-down) model is to add yet a second fan in push and pull configuration. Of course, adding more and/or larger fins to increase surface area and more and/or larger heatpipes for faster heat transfer are also valid ways (not to mention noiseless) to improve cooling efficiency but those can only be applied to new products (thus increased development costs) and not already released ones. The most recent example of this is the dual-fan H7 Plus CPU Cooler by CRYORIG which is based on none other than the single-fan H7 model released back in 2015 (review here) and today we decided to also check it out to see just how much of a temperature reduction a 2nd fan can offer.

   CRYORIG was officially founded in 2013, but took several years in the making. We began our journey right at the start of the first decade of the 2000’s. During what was the most prosperous age of PC DIY and Overclocking. Members of our team have either worked directly or indirectly with brands such as Thermalright, Prolimatech, Phanteks and many more. We ourselves are overclockers and PC modding enthusiasts, with a passion and drive to strive for improvement. With direct knowledge of manufacturing and design as well as holding multiple patents under our collective belt, we decided to make a name for ourselves, and that name is CRYORIG. So what is CRYORIG exactly? CRYORIG is about making the coolest rig possible.

   Just like the original H7 the latest H7 Plus features CRYORIG's proprietary Hive Fin design (which basically further improves airflow levels inside the fins), is a zero-clearance solution thanks to its asymmetric heatpipe layout (both with mainboard components and memory modules) and comes ready with their X-Bar mounting system for easy and fast installation. The heatsink is of course also the same (as is the QF120 120mm fan - all black blades in the ones used here however) so again we find a total of 40 aluminum fins placed on three 6mm thick all-copper heatpipes and a C1100 pure copper nickel plated base. Thanks to the addition of an extra QF120 120mm fan (1600RPM/25dBA/59CFM/1.65mmH2O) however the H7 Plus features an increased TDP (thermal design power) of 150W compared to the 140W of the single-fan H7 model. Finally, just like with all CRYORIG products the H7 Plus is covered by a 3-year limited warranty providing of course you register the product with them.