SilverStone PF360 ARGB AIO Watercooler Review

This is the second time I have tested the new SilverStone Permafrost ARGB AIO coolers and I am equally impressed as before.  This is a pretty typical AIO that features a dual chamber pump design and uses a microfin cold plate for improved heat dissipation.  The radiator is very dense to offer improved cooling and the included ARGB fans really had no issues in cooling the 360mm radiator.

Installation was extremely easy as it followed many well established patterns.  The LGA 115x platform we tested on required a backplate and to build up the mounting platform.  Had this been an LGA 2011 or LGA 2066 the installation would be easier using the socket hardware and a set of standoffs. 

Overall performance was extremely good and focused mostly on if the 360mm version could offer more performance over the 240mm.  According to my tests the PF360 did offer slightly better performance and posted lower temperatures at both Default and Overclocked states.  As an added metric I also subject the coolers to a C/W or Celsius per Watt calculation that can factor in how efficient the cooler is at removing heat.  In both instances the PF360 posted lower numbers but only by 1 C/W.  That isn’t exactly the outcome you would expect but, is realistic considering the amount of heat the Intel Core i9 9900K can deliver.

This might change slightly with a more powerful processor like a Threadripper or one of the new Intel HEDT 10-Series CPUs.

ARGB Lights
Excellent Cooling
Solid Installation
Braided Hoses
Large Water Lines
Dual Chamber Pump
Big Radiator

Lots of wires to run
RGB controller is three buttons
When pump is running full speed you can tell