Page 4 - Conclusion
The SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO performed very well in cooling my power-intensive CPU, while the IMF70 ARGB kit provided some marginal additional improvements for my VRMs. When the fan speeds were low, the noise produced by the pump and radiator fans was nearly silent. At higher speeds, only the three radiator fans produced a detectable, but still rather quiet, noise. These fans also produced a good amount of airflow in an open environment. The IMF70 ARGB kits were very quiet during both idle and load tests. The contact plate on the pump block supports sTR sockets and utilizes a pure copper plate with a smooth finish. A tube of thermal paste was provided for multiple reinstallations as well. The installation process was straightforward in the sense that it was similar to other AIO coolers. The alternative installation method of powering the cooler directly through the power supply is also a nice-to-have feature. As for the two rubber tubes running from the radiator to the pump, it was sturdy and flexible. The SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO looks great with the IMF70 ARGB kits on, but the pump block alone is rather plain and could benefit from pattern engravings, or something of the sort, to create more visual appeal. I also recommend a revision of the user manual since it lacked logical flow and was very difficult to follow at first. At press time, the SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO can be found on sale for $167, while the IMF70 ARGB kit can be found for $24 each. This is a very reasonable price considering the cooling and acoustic performance.
SilverStone provided this product to APH Networks for the purposes of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 7.3/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The SilverStone IceMyst 360 PRO is a solid AIO cooler with excellent cooling and acoustic performance.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware
3. Installation and Test Results
4. Conclusion
