CONCLUSION

   When I first saw pictures of the iceSLEET X7 Dual by Iceberg Thermal last year I was quite interested in it primarily due to its size and green/blue shroud (the ARGB lighting is also nice but that’s not something we don’t see quite a lot lately) which is something rather unique. Fast forward to today and the iceSLEET X7 Dual may indeed look impressive (that is, if you like the green/blue color theme – not my favourite but it does stand out) but its performance is simply not what I was expecting from such a large dual-heatsink CPU cooler. Cooling efficiency is actually quite good overall but pair that with the noise levels coming from the two fans (the iceSLEET 7 Dual is among the top 5 most noisy models in the charts) and the end result could clearly be better. That being said even though the shroud is not just for looks and obviously keeps air inside the two heatsinks at the same time it doesn’t let hot air leave fast enough so this could be harming the coolers performance. In regards to clearance with RAM do remember that the tallest modules one can pair with the iceSLEET X7 Dual should not be over 45mm. As for installation well it’s very easy (just attach the mounts to your motherboard and then the center bar onto the mounts) and it’s actually one of the things I hope applied to every CPU cooler out there.

   Currently the iceSLEET X7 Dual CPU Cooler by Iceberg Thermal retails for USD64.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 79.99Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) so it’s priced relatively well for what it offers. So, does that mean you should be getting it? Well, it depends, if you just happen to care about cooling efficiency (and low noise levels) then there are obviously higher performance models out there at both around the same price range. However, if you want a CPU cooler compatible with older systems and you happen to really like the color choice by Iceberg Thermal (and its ARGB lighting) then I truly suggest giving the iceSLEET X7 Dual a chance, it might just do the trick for you.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Good Cooling Efficiency
- Dual Fan Solution
- Design (ARGB LEDs / ARGB Fan / Shroud)
- Price (USA)
- CPU Compatibility

CONS

- Overall Size (Case Compatibility)
- Noise Levels