COOLER'S

Overview

The PC BUILDER TYHOON ICE 120mm ARGB is a compact single-fan air CPU cooler that pairs a 120mm ARGB fan with a slim aluminium heatsink to deliver reliable cooling for mainstream desktop CPUs. Its addressable RGB lighting adds visual flair while PWM control balances cooling power and acoustic performance.

Performance & technical notes

The included 120mm fan uses PWM speed control to adapt to load — typically offering a wide speed range (commonly around ~700–1,800 RPM on similar designs) so you get stronger airflow under heavy CPU load and quieter operation at idle. A well-mounted 120mm air cooler like the TYHOON ICE is ideal for CPUs in the mainstream TDP band (~65W–125W), which covers everyday chips such as Intel Core i3/i5 and many Core i7 models, as well as AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 processors. In practical terms it handles sustained office work, streaming and light to moderate gaming reliably, and keeps temps well in check for short creative bursts like video encoding or photo editing.

Features & specs summary

• Type: Air CPU cooler, single 120mm fan (ARGB)
• Fan lighting: Addressable RGB (ARGB) for per-LED control with compatible motherboards or controllers
• Fan control: PWM (automatic speed adjustment under load)
• Typical fan speed range: ~700–1,800 RPM (typical for this class) for a balance of airflow and low noise
• Target cooling: Mainstream CPUs up to roughly 125W TDP (typical single-120mm cooler capability)
• Heatsink: Compact aluminium fin stack suited for smaller cases and tight RAM clearance
• Compatibility: Designed for common Intel and AMD platforms (examples: LGA 1700/1200/115x and AM5/AM4 — verify exact mount brackets for your build)

Who this cooler is best suited for

The TYHOON ICE 120mm ARGB is ideal for South African builders putting together budget-to-mid-range gaming rigs, compact ITX/mATX systems, or quiet office machines where space is limited but you still want clean aesthetics from ARGB lighting. It’s a solid choice if you run 1080p gaming, multitasking, streaming or occasional content work without extreme overclocking — users seeking extreme thermal headroom or heavy sustained workstation loads would benefit from a larger dual-tower cooler or AIO instead.

Compact ARGB air cooling for space‑conscious builds

The PC BUILDER Tyhoon Ice 90mm ARGB is a compact air CPU cooler built around a 90mm high‑speed fan with addressable RGB lighting. Its small footprint and eye‑catching ARGB make it ideal for mini‑ITX and micro‑ATX systems where space is at a premium but you still want effective cooling and visual flair.

Real‑world cooling performance

A 90mm fan is typically tuned to deliver moderate airflow with PWM control to balance noise and temperature. In practical use this class of cooler handles mainstream desktop CPUs (Intel Core i3/i5, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7) at stock clocks very well and is usually capable of cooling chips up to around a 65–95W TDP under normal loads. That means fluent 1080p gaming, office work, web browsing and light content creation (photo editing, short 1080p video exports). Heavier sustained loads like long 4K renders or aggressive CPU overclocking are better served by larger towers or AIO liquid coolers.

Features & compatibility

The Tyhoon Ice focuses on compact convenience and style: an addressable RGB (5V ARGB) ring or LED array gives you motherboard‑syncable lighting, while PWM control keeps fan noise in check during light use. Small coolers like this typically use a 4‑pin PWM fan connector for automatic speed control and a 3‑pin 5V ARGB header for lighting. Its low profile is aimed at smaller cases and HTPC style builds and it is generally compatible with common Intel and AMD sockets (LGA 1700/1200/115x and AM5/AM4) used on today's motherboards.

Specs summary

• Type: Air CPU cooler, compact / low‑profile design
• Fan size: 90mm with PWM speed control (quiet operation under light load)
• Lighting: Addressable RGB (5V ARGB) for per‑LED effects and motherboard sync
• Typical cooling target: ~65–95W TDP (suitable for mainstream desktop CPUs at stock clocks)
• Compatibility: Designed for small/compact cases; commonly supports modern Intel/AMD sockets (LGA 1700/1200/115x, AM5/AM4)

Who this is best suited for

Ideal for South African gamers and home users building compact systems who want a tidy cooler that adds RGB flair without taking up a full tower footprint — perfect for 1080p gaming rigs, office PCs, HTPCs and small content‑creation rigs that don’t demand heavy overclocking.

Overview

The Deepcool 240mm is a closed‑loop (AIO) liquid CPU cooler built around a 240mm aluminium radiator and two 120mm high‑static‑pressure fans. It pairs a copper cold plate and integrated pump to move heat away from the CPU quickly, making it a common upgrade from stock coolers for gaming and content‑creation systems.

Cooling performance & components

A 240mm radiator offers significantly more surface area than single‑fan tower coolers, which translates into lower sustained temperatures under multi‑core loads. Typical 240mm AIOs like this one keep modern CPUs (for example mainstream Ryzen 7 / Core i7 parts and many Ryzen 9/Core i9 at stock or moderate overclocks) several degrees cooler than comparable air coolers. The included 120mm PWM fans provide adjustable speeds through your motherboard fan headers, delivering a balance of airflow, static pressure for the radiator fins, and acoustics suitable for 24/7 desktop use. The copper cold plate and integrated pump ensure efficient heat transfer; for extreme heavy overclocks on very high‑TDP HEDT processors, a larger 280/360mm solution is still recommended.

Practical use cases

This 240mm AIO is ideal for gamers running 1440p builds (where the CPU still benefits from stable boost clocks during long play sessions), streamers who need consistent multi‑threaded performance while encoding, and content creators editing or rendering 1080p–4K timelines. It fits most mid‑tower and many compact cases that support a 240mm radiator mount (top/front). Expect noticeable improvements in sustained multi‑core workloads — smaller temperature deltas during long renders or game+stream sessions — compared with stock or low‑end air coolers.

Specs summary

• Radiator size: 240mm (dual 120mm fan mount)
• Fans: 2 × 120mm high‑static‑pressure PWM fans (fan control via motherboard)
• Cold plate: copper (integrated pump)
• Radiator material: aluminium
• Compatibility: common Intel sockets (LGA115x / 1200 / 1700) and AMD sockets (AM4 / AM5)
• Use case: mid‑tower / mATX builds with 240mm radiator support

Who this is best for

Best for PC builders in South Africa who want a step up from stock cooling: gamers running 6–16 core CPUs, streamers who combine gaming and live encoding, and content creators doing regular video edits or renders. Also great for compact mid‑tower builds that need improved thermal headroom without moving to a larger 360mm radiator.