Gamerstorm Lucifer CPU Cooler Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging & Bundle3. The Gamer Storm Lucifer4. Installation5. Testing Methodology6. Thermal Dynamics7. Acoustics Performance8. Conclusion9. View All Pages

We are thoroughly impressed with the Gamer Storm Lucifer and the attention to detail shown by Deepcool. Entering into such a competitive market is no easy task but the Lucifer is certainly a product to garner attention.

The large surface area of the fins and mirror shine finish on the base of the cooler contribute to the Lucifer's excellent cooling performance. Additionally, the rubber coated fan rotates without emitting a lot of noise.

In our opinion, the Lucifer's passive cooling performance is what sets it apart. As media centers continue to rise in popularity the Lucifer opens up possibilities for gamers to create small form factor systems that can handle tasks beyond watching movies and browsing the internet.

The backplate and overall mounting kit deserve a special mention as well, as it is no easy feat to securely mount a cooler weighing in at over 1 kg.

Although the manual provides clear instructions, we do have our doubts about the fan clips. As it is, there is no method of securing the clips to the fan mounting holes, making the process rather finicky. We would have preferred a method that prevents the clips from slipping out of the mounting holes during installation.

The unique design of the cooler makes it instantly recognizable amongst a sea of near identical tower coolers. As always, the design aspects are mostly subjective and some users may prefer a more traditional look.

The Gamer Storm Lucifer is rumored to go on sale for around $60. Taking into account the addition of possible fees we expect the Lucifer to hit UK shelves around £55 inc vat., though there is no mention of pricing yet on its official website. If the rumored pricing is correct it makes the Lucifer an extremely competitive option.

Pros:

• Excellent build quality.
• Excellent cooling performance.
• Excellent acoustics performance.
• Capable of passively cooling high-end CPUs.
• Option to install a second fan for a push-pull config.

Cons:

• Fan clips can be rather finicky.
• Risk of damaging fins when installing on an LGA1155 motherboard.

KitGuru says: Excellent performance results and a unique design mean the Gamer Storm Lucifer is a breath of fresh air.

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