This CPU Cooler is SO GOOD - Arctic Freezer 50 Review
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- The Arctic Freezer 50 claims to be the best CPU air cooler released in 2020 and its hard to find any fault with that claim from a performance and benchmarks standpoint. But there are some things you need to know about installation, compatibility, and a few other things before you look at availability and end up buying one.
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Scythe Fuma 2 - geni.us/FUMA2
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Noctua NH-D15 - geni.us/NoctuaD15
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Arctic Freezer 50 Intro
1:43 - Freezer 50 Pricing & Availability
2:37 - Build & Fans
4:01 - Compatibility & Size
5:24 - Installation
6:58 - Issues & Odd Items
7:36 - 120W Performance & Noise
8:50 - 165W Performance & Noise
9:30 - 265W Performance & Noise
10:00 - Noise Normalized Testing Explained
11:45 - Noise Normalized Benchmarks
12:24 - Arctic Freezer 50 Conclusion
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Review unit provided free of charge by Arctic. This video is sponsored by Steelseries. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Thank you for this review 😉
When a company comments...you know they get it. ❤️❤️❤️
Arctic, keep killing it, my new build will have full Arctic cooling!
ARTIC keep making good thermal paste my laptop was running at about 120 degrees somehow it didn’t get a bsod when I got mx4 the highest temperature I’ve ever got during the past few months was 75 I usually get around 65
When is this product will be available
You guy's should seriously consider doing a slightly more compact version using your amazing P12 pwm fans! (with RGB of course)
Wow, that was a great way of showing noise normalised testing!! I'm very impressed and would totally steal the idea if I ever do a cooler review lol. x'D
Thanks. We had a huge debate of how to show this.....
I first saw this method used on Hardware Scientist channel (except that data points are every 20% of fan speed instead of every 1 decibel). It is indeed very useful.
ahhh yeah!!!
@@Vengir Same. Really liked his charts. Not surprised to see others start using it.
It gave me gn vibes.
Honorable mention to the Fuma 2 which hangs with these coolers at just $60.
Love my Fuma 2 - just looks like serious kit and works fine for my needs. Was not easy to get though!
Fuma 2 is def a winner here if you aren't using it at the very highest wattages. It will fit in most cases, has cutouts for ram clearance and is extremely quiet....Oh and it's the cheapest here. Arctic 50 looks cool and performs well at the really high watts, but won't fit a lot of setups due to ram clearance and height.
@SmashStomp Inc plus i've always wanted a scythe cooler from when i was a teenager
@@shredman59 It's also very easy to mount, I'm very happy with mine!
Got Scythe Ninja 5, big and silent :-)
Those permanently attached fans are a huge design flaw IMO. One of the biggest draws of an air cooler is that they can basically last forever, with the fan being the only point of failure. If that breaks, it's a relatively cheap and easy replacement.
That's true. But some people want light show in their cases and easy fan installation, and this provides it. It's all about the targeted market.
Personally ,I'd love to see Arctic selling that same dual-tower without the shroud thing, with normal fans, at possibly $60, and compare it with Fuma 2...
Arctic changes your cooler if the fans break in the first 5 years
@@mocanulaurentiu5812 Only 5 years? ive had noctuas last me 12.
Could you remove the fans and clip on your own? P12s and 14s aren't much
@@mocanulaurentiu5812 I think that's great but it goes against the ethos of Artic being environmentally friendly. You can't say that and not provide a method for customers to replace fans without having to ship over and entire unit back the other way.
Arctic has been killing it lately. I prefer the stealth blackout look of the NH-D15 Chromax or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, but I can't argue with a solid, well priced tower cooler.
It's been killing it since over a year ago, but the internet is painfully slow.
I prefer anything that performs better since my case is hidden and I don't look at it.
I like the D15 too but I think I’ll have clearance issues with it.
@@rybobuno Mine just barely fits in my Cooler Master H500 mid tower, and only works because my RAM is really low profile (32mm). Taking the second fan off really helps with that though.
@@DrearierSpider1 I have a P400A and ballistix RAM so I don’t think it will make it. Fuma 2 seems like a solid option though
I'd like a Black Edition of it without ARGB and at a lower price.
And with replaceable fans!
ask em for it not- that unlikely theyll bring one out
@@HardwareCanucks Exactly. Thatsame dual tower, with same base, and normal fans, no shroud, for $60. And then pit it against the Fuma, heh.
@@LastSecBloomer There is no CPU cooler on the market that uses standard 140mm fans (I'd love it if you can prove me wrong).
Competitors like the Alpenfohn Brocken 3, the Cryorig H5 and the big Noctuas use "140mm" fans with 120mm mounting holes so you'd run into the same problem trying to replace them if they fail.
I would love to see one that does use standard fans but I think there is likely a reason it doesn't exist yet - probably because it's case compatibility would make it too niche of a product to be economical.
@@zig131 The reason for using 140mm fans with 120mm mounts is most likely the standard wire hook mechanism. You need some tension in order for fans to stay on so hooking the wires on 120mm mounts takes care of that.
With a mounting mechanism like this, you don't need those 120mm holes to create tension because you eliminate wires.
Loving the updated testing. You guys have put in a lot of effort in making your testing better for the last 2 years, and it really is showing. Keep it up!
Giving us noise normalized data over a range of noise levels and heat levels is fantastic. That's very useful information. Love it.
Thanks! We're working towards more data but also trying to avoid 20+ minute videos.
@@HardwareCanucks is that a little dig at Gamers Nexus!? 😄
@@HardwareCanucks 19:59 it is! I think this was a pretty good balance, actually. Managed to fit in basically everything one might care about w/ a cooler.
Personally I have no qualms about longer-format content as long as the longer format comes with more stuff I want to see, but I understand that the rest of the viewerbase is probably not the same :(
@@jonathanellis6097 Ya think?😁
@@HardwareCanucks Just scrap the bar graphs then, the only interesting charts are the noise normalized anyway, and they already include the data from the bar graphs if done right.
The noise normalised testing is very good. Shows the point of diminishing returns for higher fan speed really well for each cooler. Brilliant stuff.
Production quality and review content are amazing as always, great video guys!
Thank you for those noise normalized graphs at different outputs, at the end. Just what I need.
For me scythe fuma II always wins with it's perfect ratio of price/noise/performance/size
That is why I bought one after watch HC's review of it.
I bought the scythe mugen 5 because of the memory offset so i can use taller ram. I love it! I did add a $14 second fan for a total $65 solution.
Scythe Ninja 5 gang rise up
@@BigChungusRedditElite OG✊
I purchased an Arctic CPU cooler 9 years ago. I recently wanted to re-use it in a different build but lost the mounting hardware. Despite the product being EOL and quite old, they still sent me every part I lost for free even though I offered payment - I think this is testament to their environmental claims. They have a loving customer support team and offer fantastic products for their price. I can't recommend them enough!
Man Your Video Quality is next Level
THanks!
You guys will probably never see this, but I feel the same way about Artic. They were one of the first companies to work with my channel.
We see all. :)
Artic are the most underrated company on the market. Glad you guys reviewed it! Love my 34 duo cooler and will most likely upgrade soon to this with my new build.
totally agree, I use their Artic P12 and P14 in some build, amazing fan for a very very reasonable price !
I have two F14, two P12, and one F12. Really cheap fans for the performance.
I can tell you honestly i am using same cooler which he showing us in a video
So far i can say its really good cooler
@@bartho9446 exactly you just made my my point more clear i just write exactly same thing but in different comment section haha
You guys really stepped up the cinematography. Damn clean looking footage. A+
I'd love to see this level of testing done on the Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo.
I've always had great experiences with it and have thought that, for the price, it was a great value and performance.
It's been established that Arctic Freezer 34 Duo is the best at its price range. But still second class compared to the heavy hitter like NH-D15.
Just look at the D15 graph and add 2-3 degrees. They are awesome price performance in Europe, but in the US they almost cost the same as the fuma2.
I have been using arctic CPU coolers for years. I still do not know how they are not the market leader for the performance and value they offer in their line up. Great company, great products. One fan died on me last month, no questions asked, I got a replacement right away.
I love your tower cooler reviews.Keep it up!
Awesome noise graphs. Super intressting to see where diffrent coolers are outperforming the others.
you guys should do more of these, many other reviewers leave out the the different results at different loads. Usually its just one generic test. Thumbs up. If you guys did a huge round up like that im sure a lot if people would find it super informative. I wish i could give you guys 1000 likes.
Cracking review. I love your measured diction. It makes you much easier to follow.
Love to see GN's in-depth style of testing reach more mainstream reviewers. This demographic of buyers is only going to be more informed. Excellent work Canucks!
Thanks Eber for the review. Glad that you liked the cooler. Your comments will be very valuable to us for the next development.
Thank you for uploading in 18:9!❤️
Very good work. The noise to cooling plot was very important.
my “i want this” point for this was when i saw that it was really reliable but then i found out my corsair vengeance pros were too tall
Nice benchmarks. You sold me on the Noctua NH-D15 Chromax.
That new graph is amazing!
Your video presentation is amazing
So glad to see Arctic cooling products getting reviewed, the i30 served me so well for nearly a decade!
mmm, external verification of your preferences is like getting your feet rubbed by someone that likes doing it.
@@kookamunga4714 feels that good indeed!
Personally I'm a air cooling enthusiasts. I just love the way they look with a vertical gpu. Not to mention their reliability. Using a dark rock pro 4 and couldn't be happier.
Great video as always. I have seen that cooler on Amazon and wanted to do a blackout build with subtle rgb. One day.
why was that like the world's most calming outro ever?
Video quality is crispy af, jeesh.
Arctic has ALWAYS been an amazing company that produces quality products... Still have some of their fans from 10 years ago and they run exactly the same as they did back then.
Hopefully you guys can get a review sample of the Cryorig R5! That thing looks awesome
that looks sick!! i might cop!
Cop away?
I've been running an Arctic Freezer 50TR for a couple months now with a Threadripper 1920X and it's been serving me great, I'm glad to see they adapted it to more common CPU sockets.
What a nice video, kinda ASMR-like with the chill atmosphere.
Thanks! Great review - helped me out with my choices. 🖖
Nice review, to me the Scythe Fuma 2 does really well here when you consider compatibility, price and noise....for all but the very highest watts..
Just bought the dh15 with white covers and super happy with performance and looks
10/10 graphs, the noise normalized data is gold.
In 4k the video quality is just perfect!!!
The promo video of the wireless mouse in the beginning was hilarious.
When the name is a redundant way of saying cold, then you know you got yourself the right hardware to cool your cpu
Yep
The Arctic freezer 34 is terrible though. By far the worst fan mounting system I've ever seen.
@@bobsachajoe if the fan gets loose every time you move your tower it's a bad cooler. Sorry.
@@christiana117 maybe you connected it wrong i have never had an issues with my esports duo. Maybe you have them backwards or bent so they don't hold enough tension
@@christiana117 I am also really happy with my esports duo. The mounting wasn't a problem at all.
awesome adding those new graphs to tests! I wish you could start from 30dBA (or even 25)
nice review, arctic offer such good value like always
As a computer noob that is planning his first build... I pretty much understood your presentation. Thanks so much for making this video!
GREAT JOB !!!!
The Noise-Normalized numbers are SO USEFUL!
Thanks!
I love the camera angle at 6:30
I have Fuma 2 sitting in my cart. I guess it’s time to check it out 😁
Great quality production as usual. Arctic makes the best bang for buck stuff going honestly.. If this thing wasn't so huge it would be something I'd consider for my next build, I just don't like having no space to work around CPU coolers when they get huge like these ones.
Cool that Arctic is coming back
Damn I installed the Noctua ND15 like 5 years ago and even now it's still holding its legendary status as one of the best air coolers ever.
The cooler looks good. But goddamn that first opening camera shot looks so well lit.
i like it its my second choise this christmas.
Those Fuma 2 numbers are so impressive
Great review! I am currently rocking an Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo with my Ryzen 5 3600 OC @4.4ghz all core @1.3v and it never gets pass 64c underload. Arctic makes great cpu coolers. I am also interested in trying out the Scythe Fuma 2 since I've heard a lot of good things about it's cooling capabilities while maintaining a silent noise level.
My wife has one of those on her Ryzen 3600 as well. Great performance/price and takes up very little space. I'd like Arctic to release a Freezer 34 with a taller Radiator and 140 fans like the Noctua NH-U14S
@@treefiddy727 That would be great, I'm sure Arctic's got something like that in the works.
I've been using Arctic Coolers for years now, and they've never dissapointed me.
Pleasantly surprised with the results but the proprietary fans are a no-go for me.. Thx 4 the normalized charts.. 👍😎
Love seeing these kinds of indepth reviews. Just a quirk of the data you got: the 1000-rpm performance is probably just down to the fan design. Like Cooler Master's old Silencios I was a big fan of, the five wide swept blades are designed to spin faster to push equivalent airflow of the usual 7+ steeper blade fans, but generate a much lower pitched, quieter noise in doing so (especially in the confines of a radiator or heatsink).
This is also why their Freezer II and Freezer 34s do so well in noise and temperatures, they're fitted with the same P12 and P14 fans. They're basically better Silencios.
Nice new graph I like it a lot!!
Arctic has won me over some time ago with their excellent P12 fans (and by extension, P14). Boasting performance only rivalled by Noctua A12, and yet at only 1/5 the price. Let me repeat, ONE FIFTH. Therefore them making a top-end cooler at a very affordable price is not at all surprising to me.
P12 rules 🤘I have 4 of them in my case
I can see you are rocking a FD Meshify S2. I'm getting the exact same case today to do my black and white build and will be using Arctic F12 Bionix black and white fans. Black and white cable extensions should look good as well. No nonsense RGB lighting.
Arctic coolers have never failed me and they perform top-tier with great sound
Got the Arctic freezer 35 duo. One of the best decisions, especially considering the price. Arctic rocks.
33 degrees in my i5 13600k while watching this video. Awesome job from Arctic (It cost me 52€)
Back to the freezer FeelsBadMan
I enjoy your watching your content. Thanks.
Noise-normalized performance graphs are great! Especially having the tested product animated is a nice touch! Next step: Noise-normalised thermal performance/price graphs :D
what do you think about deepcool Assassin 3? Would it be among the competition?
Holy fuck. This is the first time visiting your channel and I must say sir. You are quite the expert in environment lighting. I literally felt it.
I'm very happy with FUMA 2 here!
I used a Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B at $50 with an extra Scythe 120mm fan ($14) on the back (it only comes with a front fan, but has connectors to mount a second one) for a $65 solution that is extremely quiet and effective. The reason I love this solution is that it is offset on the board so you can use any memory modules you want, even G.Skills Trident Z.
Very nice noise normalised graphs!
I love the look and performance of this cooler just wish it would clear my ram :(
This was great, thank you! I saw you're using a Asus Prime X299 mobo, do you think i'd run into the same GPU problem on a MSI tomahawk x570? Scared considering I'm trying to get my hands on any 3080 I can
all of my fans and cpu cooler are Arctics components. low prices and top 2 in gamer nexus charts. Couldnt be more happier with this brand.
Would have done better with a single tower and dual fan setup. Like the Artic Freezer 34 Duo. Less bulk and better memory clearance. Good review 👍
I think these coolers are great options all, and availability + pricing should be the deciding factor. As well as compatibility with case, ram etc.
Feels cheap looks amazing!!
Glad that Artic C puts out competetive products, I have some good things from them but if I was to build my rig now I'd gravitate towards the Fuma 2 simply due to pricing and dont care for rgb.
Scythe "borrowed" the best ideas from Noctua and added that touch of nuance with the turbine design, the performance to price ratio speaks for itself. If their fans have a good rep in durability too, its not even a competition.
I'm saying that as I run a Noctua fans on the board right now, I love Noctua products and their reliablity but I have could have cheap out for half the price, maybe drop that on another drive... or picked a better mobo on the budget ...ya all know what the answer is going to be...
Love the noise normalised testing but why did you drop the be quiet! cooler from this segment when it was in the other graphs?
got scythe mugen 5 and scythe fuma 2 for myself and kids computer year ago or so when i moved from itx back to atx. been quite happy with them both. Got more reasonable cpus than 10980XE and no overclocks, totally quiet on stock. Totally comparable to my old big noctua in the past-past setup.
TLDW; potential RAM and gpu clearance issues, non-replaceable fans, gaudy branding, gets loud. More expensive and marginally better than a Fuma 2 in 1 of 4 scenarios, so we totally recommend.
Very happy with a PCCooler GI-D66A [6x6mm nickel plated pipes] that cost me $70. It too has a plastic shroud with dual 120mm integrated RGB fans plus RGB top plate. Max TDP 230W.
if i didn't already buy my new cooler, this would definitely be in the running. don't get to see much argb with air, so this is a nice option
I have the freezer 34 duo and its been a great cooler and uses the normal fan mounting. Cost only $50 usd so its a good value.
the "new" Arctic coolers are underrated, Arctic Liquid Freezer II, Arctic Freezer 34 eSport DUO, you get more than what you pay for
Dude,do some late night radio or something as a side project!
Arctic were the kings in the q6600 days with the freezer pro 7, glad they are making a comeback.
FYI your link for your slider is for an aux cable dongle. I was looking to see what camera gear you guys use. (Checked a few other videos too all the same)
Wow. I can't believe you have a Sneki Snek already. I see him back there
I see a lot of new builds deciding they need these beefy coolers on an R5 which seems very unnecessary. Would love to see testing on 65W/85W loads and include a curve for the stock coolers. I realize you said the curves for these coolers would basically look the same - but having the stock cooler in the comparison would be great to show new builders that the stock coolers can perform adequately at least
Never can Go wrong with Arctic 👍
Arctic now has three excellent cooling products in their lineup. This Arctic Freezer 50 CPU air cooler. The Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240 AIO cooler. And the excellent Arctic P12 PWM fans. Anyone wanting a solid cooling solution for their builds can go with any one of these and have their temps completely under control.
Noctua still the king I see
Nh-d15 is still an amazing air cooler.