The Assassin IV is the new flagship and nicely rounds out the top of DeepCool’s updated cooler lineup. It is a direct successor to the Assassin III cooler I also tested here, but the two coolers couldn’t be less similar. While the Assassin III is a typical dual-tower cooler in a conventional push\/push configuration (both fans push air through one of the heatsink towers) with a symmetrical fan setup, the Assassin IV relies on a completely atypical design. Also, while it is a dual-tower cooler, each heatsink tower is differently thick. Both fans are now mounted in a pull\/pull configuration (i.e. both fans draw air through the heatsink towers) and it is an asymmetrical setup of a 140mm and a 120mm fan.<\/p>\n The entire cooler is matte black except for the nickel-plated copper base with a large heat exchange surface that is intersected by a total of seven 6mm heatpipes. Visually, this cooler fits in with the minimalist futuristic design of current DeepCool coolers. Simply put, it looks like a large black cube with perforations in the middle section. With no standard fan mounted on the front tower, you can enjoy the sight of the matrix pattern of the heatsink fins.<\/p>\n A rear view of the cooler reveals a 120mm fan with reversed rotor blade orientation. The fan is housed in a plastic frame that also serves as a clamping mechanism to the cooler shroud. Additionally, it can be moved to a higher position should there be a physical incompatibility between the cooler and a too-high VRM heatsink. If you would like to replace the rear fan with another fan, that is possible, but you need to be mindful of the fan orientation to ensure proper airflow away from the rear cooler tower.<\/p>\n The view from above reveals several interesting features. One of them is the magnetically attached perforated shroud for access to the center 140mm fan. Thanks to the absence of any clamping mechanism, there is no disturbance to the appearance of the cooler. On the top surface of the shroud near the front tower you can notice a small sliding dial. This is an integrated fan speed limiter that also serves as a splitter for both fans, so you only need a single PWM header on the motherboard. The last interesting feature on the top surface of the cooler is the unobtrusive manufacturer’s logo. Its backlight intensity depends on the speed range you set on the limiter and it’s just a shame that it’s not an RGB LED, but only glows in a shade of green like the DeepCool logo.<\/p>\n The middle 140mm fan is attached to the cooler by flexible tabs and rubber corners to prevent vibration transfer to the heatsink. So you don’t need any tools to remove it, and removing it also gives you easy access to the cooler mounting system with screws that are integrated into the base of the cooler and equipped with springs for optimal pressure.<\/p>\n The package contents of the DeepCool Assassin IV is a perfect example of what it should look like for all high-end coolers without exception. The supplied accessories are plentiful and there is nothing missing. The mounting system for installing the cooler is sturdy and completely made of metal with the exception of the plastic end caps on the backplate for Intel sockets. However, these end caps do not carry any weight of the cooler and only serve as a positioning element for the screws according to the spacing of the CPU socket mounting holes.<\/p>\n A nice bonus is the handy combination screwdriver for easy mounting, and you will also find a tube of DeepCool DM9 thermal paste, including an applicator and cleaning cloth for optimal preparation of the CPU heat spreader area. A pleasant surprise was the presence of a plastic frame for an additional 120mm fan on the front tower of the cooler, including a set of self-tapping screws for its mounting. This frame can be installed at any height on the front tower as needed to avoid conflict with RAM modules, just keep in mind that this will logically increase the overall height of the cooler. The accessories are rounded off by a detailed and clear manual.<\/p>\n Mounting the cooler is simple and should be no problem for you. Just select the appropriate kit according to the processor socket and for Intel processors use the supplied backplate. As already hinted in the previous text, you have to remove the middle 140mm fan from the cooler for installation. For this part, it is advisable to use the supplied screwdriver or another sufficiently long tool with a PH2 tip.<\/p>\n DeepCool Assassin IV is a surprisingly dense cooler. Although it is smaller in all dimensions than, for example, Cooler Master’s MasterAir MA824 Stealth or Noctua’s NH-D15 chromax.black, it doesn’t lag behind in weight, quite the opposite. That’s also why I’m glad that it comes with a really robust mounting system. The big advantage is also 100% compatibility with RAM modules on common Intel and AMD sockets. You only have to be careful with the (now practically obsolete) Intel LGA 20xx socket, where you are limited by the position of the rear fan. It can be moved to a higher position if necessary, if you have enough space in the case.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hwcooling.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/deepcool-assassin-iv-01.jpg\")
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<\/th> <\/th> <\/th> <\/th> <\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Cooler <\/td> <\/td> DeepCool Assassin IV <\/td> Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black <\/td> Cooler Master MA824 Stealth <\/td><\/tr> Supported sockets <\/td> <\/td> Intel LGA 115x, 1200, 1700, 20xx; AMD AM4\/AM5 <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Height <\/td> <\/td> 164 mm <\/td> 165 mm <\/td> 166 mm <\/td><\/tr> Width <\/td> <\/td> 144 mm <\/td> 150 mm <\/td> 151 mm <\/td><\/tr> Depth with fan <\/td> <\/td> 147 mm <\/td> 161 mm <\/td> 162 mm <\/td><\/tr> Weight <\/td> <\/td> 1575 g <\/td> 1320 g <\/td> 1630 g <\/td><\/tr> Maximum RAM height <\/td> <\/td> no limit (except Intel LGA 20xx socket) <\/td> acc. to front fan position (keep in mind the cooler's total height) <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> MSRP <\/td> <\/td> 109 EUR <\/td> 119 EUR <\/td> 109 EUR <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>