Compared with the previous Freezer 7 Pro, Arctic has trimmed down the size and features of the Freezer 7 X. There are just two 6mm direct touch copper heat pipes set into an aluminium base plate with a total of 44 aluminium fins that make up the heat sink. A single 92mm P-series PWM fan, optimised for high static pressure, is housed in a plastic shroud and clips directly to the heatsink. Arctic’s fan rotor may only have five blades, but with an extra-large area, larger than on standard 7-blade fans in the 120 mm format. To reduce air resistance and thus reduce noise, the long edge of the fins is serrated. Technically, this is solved well and it can’t be constructed significantly more efficiently within such a small footprint. The heatpipe spacing is also made with an even heat distribution in mind. Inspired by the P-series, the fan of the Freezer 7 X benefits from all of the advantages of P-fans: With the fan removed we can see all 44 of the heatsink fins with their spiked design at the fan side. Even though this is a cheap cooler, it seems to be well built and constructed from high-quality copper and aluminium materials with a sturdy feel to it.

A test system on a benchtable is used for the review. This enables us to exclude factors such as heat accumulation in the case. The test system consists of the following components. AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066 Since the Arctic Freezer 7X isn't naturally suited to being used on a high-end system such as our usual Intel Z390 test bench, we have adjusted the testing procedure to better suit the occasion.While the fan can be easily removed from the cooler, it is still a solution with a non-standardized frame that is tailored to the Freezer 7 X. However, you can also mount a regular 92 or 100 mm fan on the heatsink in an emergency. But it will require a home-made attachment, for example, with pull-tapes around the heatpipe. AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066 ShortSummaryDescription - "ARCTIC Freezer 7 X" - kompaktiškas daugialypis CPU aušintuvas, oro aušintuvas, 9,2 cm, 300 aps/min, 2000 aps/min, 0,3 sone, aliuminis, juodas, baltas So after that we loaded the Intel Core i5-10500 CPU with Prime95 Small FFTs, so that with Base Frequency Boost about 100-102 Watt TDP is reached and notes the temperature at low, medium and maximum speed.

The Freezer 7 X uses direct touch heatpipes. This ensures that the heat to be dissipated is transferred directly to the heatpipes without an additional material layer, and transported into the heatsink via the pipes. In the following Arctic Freezer diagram you can see from top to bottom the results of the Intel Core i5-10500 CPU in idle with 100% speed, i.e. approx. 2089 rpm, below with 60% at approx. 1422 rpm and finally with 20% speed at approx. 525 rpm. After that, these three speed ranges follow again with identical volume at Prime95 Small FFTs full load. The Freezer 7 X is only 132.5 mm in height. Except for rarities like the Thermalright TA120 EX Mini (White), it is significantly more low-profile than coolers with 120 mm fans. Arctic doesn’t use a 92 mm fan like its predecessors, but a half-size larger fan – a 100 mm fan. Out with the old, in with the new. With the new Freezer 7 X, we're able to present a successor that not only builds upon the success of its renowned predecessor - it outshines it. The Freezer 7 X reaps the benefits of an improved heatsink design along with a reworked heat pipe layout. In conjunction with the fan, which is optimized for high static pressure, the ARCTIC Freezer 7 X sets new standards in cooling. Compared to its predecessor, a performance increase of almost 10 % could be tested — and at a price that has been driven down by optimized and more efficient manufacturing processes. According to Arctic, the P-series fan features a newly developed motor that runs quieter and more efficiently, thanks to its 20°C lower coil temperature compared with traditional fan motors. This increases fan lifespan and reduces power down from 0.25A to just 0.07A, which is effectively a 72% power consumption saving. The P-series fan used in the Freezer 7 X also has a broad PWM speed range of 300-2000 RPM.

Aprašymas - Aušintuvo tipas: CPU, lizdas: Intel LGA775/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200, AMD AM2(+)/AM3(+)/AM4/FM1/FM2(+), ventiliatoriaus skersmuo: 100 mm, ventiliatoriaus greitis (aps./min): 2000 aps./min, garantija: 2 metai Thanks to a combination of alloy and lubricant developed in Germany, the friction within the bearing is reduced, leading to greater efficiency. In this way, less heat is generated, there is less bearing noise and the life of the fan is extended. Direct Touch Heat Pipes AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1366 LGA1700 LGA2011-3 LGA2066 Direct-Touch Heatpipes: Two direct-touch heat pipes with pre-applied MX-2 thermal paste enable ideal heat dissipation.

The lower profile is one of the biggest advantages of this cooler, especially in this lower price range. However, the toll for this is a significantly smaller fin area than that of, for example, the competing SilentiumPC Spartan 5. Its fins also feature more prominently molded protrusions to increase the overall radiating area. Something similar is also present on the Freezer 7 X, although here it is more kind of relatively shallow “imprints” (rather than a proper molding) from the underside of the ribs. The coolers are tested at maximum output and at lower speeds corresponding to fixed noise levels of 45, 42, 39, 36, 33 and 31 dBA. Noise levels are measured with a Reed R8080 noise meter ( with a parabolic collar to increase sensitivity) at a distance of 15 centimetres from the sound source (fan). What about Intel platforms? Well, Intel only bundles a cooler with its low-end processors these days and they are adequate for the thermal loads they will encounter, so an upgrade may be a little pointless. I would also expect users of the higher-end Intel K series CPUs to be going for a thermal solution with a little more cooling headroom. However, I would expect the Freezer 7 X to be more than capable of cooling an Intel Core i5-9400 or similar CPU. The direct touch heat pipes attached to the Freezer 7 X and an optimised design of the 44 cooling fins together ensure that the heat from the CPU can be ideally removed and released into the air. More Efficient and Whisper Quiet The ARCTIC Freezer 7 X sets new standards in cooling. Compared to its predecessor, a performance increase of almost 10 % could be tested. The thermal resistance stands for the absolute performance of a CPU cooler by indicating the temperature increase per unit of performance. It also represents the cooling performance independent of the processor and is the more accurate alternative to a TDP specification. P-fan for Increased PerformanceThe base of the cooler looks quite small and possibly will not offer full coverage of either current Intel or AMD mainstream desktop processors. The base is covered with a pre-applied thermal compound coating which will help speed up installation.