Since its founding in 2003, SilverStone has manufactured coolers, power supplies, expansion cards, and other PC gear. SFF Sugo 14, But they often also offer niche products like the SFF-focused Hydrogon H90 ARGB cooler you’re looking at here.
I haven’t tested many current profile ultra-slim coolers before. Pre-built PC – and was not suitable for loads above about 65W. So when SilverStone sent his Hydrogon H90 for testing, I was a little skeptical of its ability to offer serious CPU cooling power.The heatsink is 95m long and 48mm wide, and it’s a It’s about the same thickness and length.
Could the Hydrogon H90 change my mind about such a small cooler? best cpu cooler list? We’ll have to test it to find out, but first let’s take a look at the specs of the Hydrogon H90 ARGB straight from SilverStone.
Specifications of SilverStone Hydrogon H90 ARGB
| cooler | SilverStone Hydrogon H90 ARGB |
| Manufacturer’s suggested retail price | $60 USD |
| heatsink dimensions | 95×48×95mm |
| heat pipe | 4×6mm |
| Socket compatibility | AM4; LGA 2066/2011/1700/1200/115x |
| Rated noise level | Up to 34.6dBA |
| fin | aluminum |
Packing and inclusions
The Hydrogon H90 comes in a small box that reflects the size of the cooler, with molded plastic for protection during shipping.
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Package includes:
- SFF heatsink
- 92mm fan x 1
- Mounts for the latest Intel and AMD platforms
- thermal paste
- information leaflet
Installation of cooler
Installing SilverStone’s Hydrogon H90 ARGB was not difficult. The main steps are shown in the user manual image below. As with many AIOs, the backplate needs to be secured to the motherboard before the standoffs are installed. Once the standoffs are in place, place the cooler mounting bar and secure with screws. Finally, screw the heatsink onto the mounting bar to secure it.
New test configuration
| cooler | SilverStone Hydrogon H90 ARGB |
| Comparison Coolers Tested | Deep Cool AK400 |
| SilverStone Hydrogon H90ARGB | |
| cooler master i70c | |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12600K |
| motherboard | ASUS Z690 Plus Wi-Fi DDR5 |
| sheep | Important DDR5 4800 |
| case | CoolerMaster HAF 700 Berserker |
| PSUs | CoolerMaster XG PLUS 850 Platinum |
cooler function
The Hydrogon H90 has a compact heatsink with a height of less than 1.9 inches (2.48 inches with the included fan) and is constructed with aluminum fins. This cooler should fit in most cases. It works perfectly in an SFF case and is a great replacement for an aging compact office PC with poor cooling.
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- Four 6mm copper heat pipes facilitate heat transfer from the CPU
Air coolers are more than just heat sinks. Included fans have a big impact on cooling, noise levels, and performance. This cooler includes a slim 92 x 15 x 92mm fan to keep it slim.
| model | 92mm fan |
| fan dimensions | 92×15×92mm |
| speed | Up to 2600 RPM |
| bearing | 2.99mmH2O |
| Rated noise | Up to 34.6dBA |
| Rated life | 30,000 hours |
