Page 2 - A Closer Look - Hardware
As the name suggests, the SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO is the upgraded version of the SilverStone IceMyst 360. They are very similar in design and are only available in the black color scheme. Two tubes braided with a black fabric run from the black radiator to the pump block. The exterior of the pump block is made of plastic with a silver-gray finish. The top of the block has the SilverStone logo carved out from the top layer to reveal the underlying translucent layer.
The radiator measures 394mm in length, 120mm in width, and 28mm in height, which are standard dimensions for closed-loop 360mm AIO coolers. The two important design considerations for the thermal performance of the radiator are the material used and the effective surface area. The SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO radiator is made using aluminum, which is standard and does not conduct heat as well as materials like copper. However, it has the advantage of being lighter and cheaper.
The fins on the radiator for the SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO have a standard layout. The fins are bent in a wavy pattern to maximize the total area available for the air to contact and transfer heat by convection. Radiators are usually split into two, down the long end, to form a sideways "U" path for the liquid. The liquid enters and exits the radiator through two 460mm long rubber tubes, which should be an adequate length for most mid-sized cases. The composition of the rubber is not stated. The tube can be bent to form large curves, but would struggle to form tight bends due to its rigidity. To the side of where the tubes are attached, there is a cap that can be removed to add or remove liquid from the radiator.
The pump block on the SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO measures 73mm in length, 87mm in width, and 65mm. The base plate utilizes a large solid copper base that is big enough to accommodate AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series CPUs. The pump operates at 12V with a maximum speed of 3000RPM through a 3-pin header. The top of the pump block can be removed to reveal an 8-pin header, which controls the PWM and ARGB on the IMF70 ARGB upgrade kits.
The three 120mm fans on the SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO can operate at a maximum speed of 2200RPM with a noise level of 35.5dBA. It produces a maximum airflow of 83.68CFM and air pressure of 4.01mmH₂O. Both the bearing type and mean time to failure are not stated on the manufacturer's website. These fans are daisy-chained together using a single cable that connects to the 8-pin headers located on the corners of each fan. At the other end, the cable splits into the standard 4-pin PWM and 4-pin ARGB headers. SilverStone has also provided the option to use a SATA power-connected lighting controller if you do not have an ARGB header on your motherboard.
Lastly, we have the Silverstone IMF70 ARGB upgrade kits. These are fans that directly connect to the pump block using an 8-pin header, as mentioned before. The fans are quite secure with just the pin connection, but the provided rivets can be used to further secure them. Four of the pins control the ARGB, while the other four control the PWM through a 4-pin cable coming out of the pump block. The fans can rotate 320 degrees to add cooling to any hotspots surrounding the CPU. This helps mitigate the disadvantage of not having a heatsink with fans, which naturally helps cool the surrounding components. SilverStone does not mention a maximum number of fans that can be installed, so the limiting factor is likely the case size. The IMF70 ARGB fans are rated to produce a maximum noise level of 28.2dBA and airflow of 17.2CFM when spinning at a maximum speed of 2800RPM. The fans can handle a maximum air pressure of 2.0mmH2O. The bearings utilized inside are hydraulic bearings with no specified mean time to failure.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
