very close, basically they all perform similarly but the deepcool is the loudest and coolest, d15 is middle of the pack, be quiet is quietest and hottest mind you these are all within like 1-2 degress celsius and 1-2 dba so if you want bang ofr buck buy the chepaest one or the one you like the look of I'd go with noctua just for the support/warranty over the other two tbh (free adapters and longest warranty) Answer from Some_Derpy_Pineapple on reddit.com
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DEEPCOOL Assassin III vs. Dark Rock Pro 4 vs. Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black - Games, Gaming and Hardware - World of Warcraft Forums
January 11, 2021 - For my future 11th gen Intel/4th gen Ryzen 8 or 12 core CPU. Likely the i7-1170k or Ryzen 7 5800/5900x. Looking to secure less-return sensitive parts before they get harder to acquire. So I figure a cooler is an easy bet…
E-Catalog
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Comparison Deepcool Assassin IV vs Assassin III - E-Catalog
While the Assassin III has a maximum TDP of 280W, the Assassin IV shows outstanding performance with cooling up to 236W and a maximum noise level of 42.9 dB, which is slightly quieter than the Assassin III.
Mega Size Air Cooler: Deepcool Assassin IV CPU Cooler Review & Benchmarks
Weird fan whine = instant nope for me. Steve mentions it in the video but that's why Noctua still gets my business. I know for a fact that when I buy one of their product I won't get some weird resonance at a specific rpm range, or any kind of whine. It's something that kinda drives me nuts, so many fans/products claim silent operation but then you have some weird noise way more annoying than a fan going at 100% drilling into your head. It's something that should absolutely be tested for and it seems that only Noctua do their homework on this one. I was really interested in this cooler but that's just not something I'm willing to deal with in any product. More on reddit.com
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June 10, 2023For $50 difference: Assassin IV or Assassin VC Elite?
I had the exact same choice. VC is too expensive for 1-4c' lower temps from the tests I've seen so far. So I took IV. More on reddit.com
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Reddit
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r/buildapc on Reddit: Noctua NH-D15 vs be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs DEEPCOOL Assassin III
May 16, 2020 -
the noctua is 140$ (cad) be quiet is 130$ and deepcool is 120$
My build: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/GDckPn
I want to do some overclocking so performance would be the most important. The stock wraith stealth isn't keeping up.
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very close, basically they all perform similarly but the deepcool is the loudest and coolest, d15 is middle of the pack, be quiet is quietest and hottest mind you these are all within like 1-2 degress celsius and 1-2 dba so if you want bang ofr buck buy the chepaest one or the one you like the look of I'd go with noctua just for the support/warranty over the other two tbh (free adapters and longest warranty)
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My personal favorite is the Dark Rock, over the noctua. It even comes with a pretty nice screw driver. I don't know anything about the DEEPCOOL one. But the Noctua and the Dark Rock basically perform about the same. I'd imagine the deepcool one isn't too far off.
Pangoly
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DeepCool Assassin IV WH vs Assassin III CPU Cooler Comparison | Pangoly
Compare CPU Coolers: DeepCool Assassin IV WH vs Assassin III. 9% cheaper you can save $8.40.
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July 21, 2023 - That's a newly introduced US$ 100 cooler not doing any better than a three year old US$ 35–40 cooler which is someplace between n - 1 and n - 3 gen, depending on how exactly one counts iterations. Other tests I've looked through have put the Assassin IV being about as capable as the NH-D15 and not necessarily an improvement from the Assassin III. Not too surprising given the FK120's blade design and the choice of pull operation—doesn't seem like DeepCool learnt from the P12, which is odd, though 3RSYS's Silence GI 120 ARGB is even closer to the P12 blade design.
Linus Tech Tips
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DEEPCOOL Assassin III vs. Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 vs. Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black - Cooling - Linus Tech Tips
January 12, 2021 - For my future 11th gen Intel/4th gen Ryzen 8 or 12 core CPU. Likely the i7-1170k or Ryzen 7 5800/5900x. Looking to secure less-return sensitive parts before they get harder to acquire. So I figure a cooler is an easy bet. Case will be Corsair 275R Airflow (170mm CPU Cooler height) What will have ...
Tom's Hardware
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Comparison Coolers, Testing Results and Conclusion - Deepcool Assassin III Review: Slaying the Competition - Page 2 | Tom's Hardware
Deepcool Assassin III Review: Slaying the Competition
The Deepcool Assassin III goes big with a dual-tower, heatpipe CPU cooler aimed to manage temperatures on nearly recent platform aside from Threadripper. Skipping RGB lighting and relying on a pair of 140mm cooling fans, the Assassin III is a thermal force to be reckoned with. A thermal Assassin for enthusiast-level CPUs
Reddit
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r/hardware on Reddit: Mega Size Air Cooler: Deepcool Assassin IV CPU Cooler Review & Benchmarks
July 21, 2023 - What does it matter to me if a CPU A is 10% faster than a CPU B for a gaming PC where those pathetically inconsequential 10% only manifest in one game out of ten in the first place (due to the GPU or monitor's refresh rate being the limiter the rest of the time), if that CPU A has a list of issues and incompatibilities that's as long as my arm, when CPU B has like 1.5 gotchas and no other problems? ... They've definitely got some sort of issue with the fans going on right now, which is a shame because otherwise DeepCool's products are some of the best on the market.
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r/hardware on Reddit: DeepCool Readying Assassin IV Premium CPU Air Cooler For Launch
May 9, 2023 - No idea, but at beat it'll probably be a degree or 2 better than the assassin 3 and it'll cost a fair bit more. ... Hopefully it doesn't block RAM slots like the Assassin III. ... Hopefully it doesn't block RAM slots like the Assassin III.
Tom's Hardware
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DeepCool Assassin IV Review: Quietly Assimilates the Heat | Tom's Hardware
DeepCool Assassin IV Review: Quietly Assimilates the Heat
However, if you use three fans ... than 42mm tall. ... There’s more to a cooler than just the heatsink or radiator. The bundled fans have a significant impact on cooling and noise levels. The Assassin IV comes with two new FDB fans of different sizes pre-installed: a 140mm fan in the middle and a 120mm fan at the rear. These fans incorporate fluid dynamic bearings and a newly designed 3 phase, six-stator ... A silent alien thermal assassin
GamersNexus
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Mega Size Air Cooler: Deepcool Assassin IV CPU Cooler Review & Benchmarks | GamersNexus
November 3, 2023 - The “quiet” setting dropped RPM average between the two to 1287RPM and the noise level from 44dBA to 37.5dBA at 20” distance in a noise floor of 26dBA. That’s a big drop in noise levels. The result was a 2-degree increase, landing it between the quieter FUMA 2 and other DeepCool solutions, like the AK620 and Assassin III.
The FPS Review
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DeepCool Assassin 4S CPU Cooler Review
November 21, 2024 - The Assassin 4S cooler is an air ...2011/2011-3 and AMD’s AM4/AM5. This should give broad coverage of all current-generation CPUs on the market. Assassin 4S sports seven heat pipes that meet in a heat spreader to attach to the CPU. The pipes extend up into an aluminum-finned, nickel-plated dual tower that fully encases it. The entire assembly is black and does not have any LED bling attached to it, which allows it to remain stealthy even under power. DeepCool emphasizes ...
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ASSASSIN IV - DeepCool
The ASSASSIN returns with a new aesthetic and efficient cooling capacity. The ASSASSIN IV provides exceptional performance and is armed with seven heat pipes and newly designed 120 and 140mm FDB fans. - DeepCool was founded with the mission of providing professional, innovative, high-performance ...
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r/Deepcool on Reddit: I have the Assassin IV!
June 10, 2023 - Compared to my eSport 34 Duo it lowered my Temperatures (in gameplay) by 8-12 C°. Before in BF V I had around 84-88C°, now its 75-78 C°) ... Looks clean, I enjoy the no fan front hidden fan look nice build.
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r/Deepcool on Reddit: For $50 difference: Assassin IV or Assassin VC Elite?
November 13, 2025 -
I want to pair the cooler with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WIFI.
The PC will be mainly used for video editing, 3D rendering and some AAA gaming.
Currently, the Assassin IV is ¥499 (~$70) and the Assassin VC Elite is ¥849 (~$119).
So which one should I get?
Tech4Gamers
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DeepCool Assassin 4S White Cooler Review: Big Improvements - Tech4Gamers
DeepCool Assassin 4S White
DeepCool has brought many improvements to the Assassin 4S, but how well does it perform in real world? Let's test it out! DeepCool has recently released Assassin 4S, which on paper sounds like a cut-down version of the regular Assassin 4 flagship cooler, but there is more to 4S than meets the eye. The heatsink design is similar except that 4S comes with a single tweaked fan compared to dual fan design on regular Assassin 4.
This new cooler is available in white and black colors. It is compatible with Intel LGA115x/1200/1700/20xx sockets and AMD AM4 and AM5 sockets. The Assassin 4S White retai
Linus Tech Tips
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DeepCool Assassin-IV Now Released and Reviewed!!! - Cooling - Linus Tech Tips
November 26, 2023 - UPDATE NOVEMBER 26TH, 2023: DeepCool Assassin-IV is awarded the "Best Mechanical Design" award for 2023: UPDATE OCTOBER 21ST, 2023: DeepCool Assassin-IV is now available in White! https://wccftech.com/review/deepcools-best-air-cooler-now-available-in-white-the-assassin-iv-wh-review/amp/ UPDATE JU...
Reddit
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r/buildapc on Reddit: Royal Pretor 130 vs DeepCool ASSASSIN 4 for 9800x3d? (don't wanna hear about peerless assassin or phantom spirit)
October 4, 2025 -
i've watched a bunch of reviews, there's conflicted info. Don't care about noise, want best thermals.
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DeepCool Assassin 4 is "the best" between those two in terms of temps. This video is testing on a 7700X, which isn't quite the same as a 9800X3D, but will be the most similar in terms of power draw of the CPUs he tests with in that video and is also AM5, and the Royal Pretor only performs as well as some single tower coolers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY-8PZKcMYg&t=919s They also have this video testing a bunch of air coolers on the 9800X3D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bv7Tn4zqRc Though the most important part are at these two points in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bv7Tn4zqRc&t=417s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bv7Tn4zqRc&t=512s Notice how the AIO, the objectively best in terms of temps, does not always mean the best performance. And in fact the FSP and Scythe coolers, the two objectively worse in terms of temps, end up at the very top of the list for gaming performance. Or, perhaps even more importantly, the fact that the margin between all of the coolers is going to be basically imperceptible. So, if you like the look of one of those two coolers better than the other, go with the one you like the look of best and don't worry about the temps too much. As long as it's not thermal throttling (going over 90C) you'll get nearly identical performance. Do note that the graphs where they show performance are at 38dB, which is at a noise level where the Royal Pretor isn't causing thermal throttling for the 7700X. Most likely, the 9800X3D won't be thermal throttling since it is a little lower power than the 7700X.
Tech4Gamers
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Deepcool Assassin III Review: Unboxing + Benchmarks - Tech4Gamers
Deepcool Assassin III
Unleash powerful cooling with Deepcool Assassin III CPU Cooler - dominating performance, stunning design. Upgrade your PC's prowess today! Today, I am testing the Deepcool Assassin III, a formidable CPU air cooler challenging the Noctua NH-D15. With a TDP of 280W, dual-tower design, and stylish nickel cover, it’s a powerful choice for high-performance cooling. Ideal for gamers and intensive tasks. In this review, we’ll explore its features, assembly, and thermal performance and provide a clear verdict for potential buyers.
Key Takeaways
The Deepcool Assassin III is a high-performance CPU
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r/hardware on Reddit: [HWcooling.net] DeepCool Assassin IV – The almost perfect CPU cooler
July 24, 2023 - [der8auer] DeepCool’s new Vapor Chamber Cooler: The Noctua Killer for AM5? - Deepcool Assassin IV VC Vision ... Ryzen 7 7800x3d deepcool assasin 4 high idle temps.