Cryorig C5 and C5 Copper: Compact Cooling Solutions
Cryorig just might have the solution against the heat. As the names say, the C5 and C5 Copper represent low-profile CPU coolers that surprisingly have been found to dissipate heat.
Small in Size, Strong in Cooling
The magic about this cooler lies in a clever design where the radiator sits above the vapor chamber. Now, these are just not any small coolers but those definitely targeted at some very demanding processors.
Let's differentiate the two models:
The standard Cryorig C5 has an aluminum radiator. It is rated for up to 160 watts of Thermal Design Power (TDP) in other words, it is a good cooler. Again, impressive for given dimensions.
Stepping up the game, the Cryorig C5 Copper now-use your guess-full copper heatsink. The copper upgrade gives it more performance in checking heat off with CPUs rated TDP with a whooping 185 watts.
Fan Power and Compatibility
Both the C5 and the C5 Copper use a 90mm fan to do all the dirty work in moving heat away. The fan that spins at 3400 RPM when the action calls for it. For Cryorig, the noise reaches 36.7 dB(A) at maximum speed. If your build is to be whisper-quiet, keep this in mind.
Are you concerned whether they would fit on your motherboard. Cryorig has taken an open approach. They do say these coolers are compatible with a variety of CPU sockets:
- Intel: LGA 1151, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, and the LGA 1851 that will be in the market soon
- AMD: AM4 and AM5
Mini Dimensions, Sensible Prices
About how tiny are these relative newcomers. Both Cryorig C5 and C5 Copper are measured with dimensions of 96.8mm x 96.8mm with a height of just 54mm. That is incredibly small to squeeze into an ultra-slim PC case.
In terms of pricing, the estimated cost of Cryorig C5 in the United States is approximately $40 and the premium C5 Copper around $70. Indeed, considering how much cooling these offer for their size, they will be silver dust to a small form factor enthusiast.
