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Cutting straight to the point, there is a lot to like with the DeepCool AK500. This is a simplistic CPU cooler that offers stellar performance in its reasonably sized package.
Noise performance with the full speed fan is pretty mediocre as far as air coolers go. And the fan speed control range is not great either.
Cooling performance, however, is good – very good. We saw this £50 air cooler offering up thermal numbers similar to budget 240mm AIOs. And it did that whilst running with more tolerable noise outputs thanks to its omission of a pump.
Versus other air coolers, the DeepCool AK500 also fairs well. It offered up similar numbers to what we saw from DeepCool’s own AS500 Plus. This was a cooler that we reviewed previously and were impressed by.
Installation was quick and easy. We had no complaints on the RAM clearance and realistically, most people won’t run into headaches for VRM heatsink clearance.
The warranty is not what I would call impressive for a £50 CPU cooler. Three years seems a little slim in my opinion. Though I guess there is the argument that not much can really go wrong with an air cooler. But competitors such as Noctua and Arctic do offer up much longer warranties.
Overall, the DeepCool AK500 is a strong air cooler that offered up good performance in our test scenario. Full fan speed and 40 dBA noise locked cooling performance was stellar. The £50 price seems to be fine and overall build quality is strong. This is a solid offering from DeepCool.
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Pros:
- Good air cooler cooling performance
- Simple installation
- Reasonable price tag
- Push-pull capability
Cons:
- 3-year warranty should be improved
- Fan speed control range could be better for a £50 cooler
KitGuru says: Good cooling performance, excellent build quality, and a reasonable price point. DeepCool’s AK500 is a solid product.
