Both SK620V and SK700V air coolers have digital displays that show the frequency, load, power, and temperature levels of your AMD Ryzen CPU.
The installation process is both difficult and simple at the same time. It’s difficult because it utilizes a custom metal frame – which just like on Intel systems, requires removal of the entire default socket. To do this, I placed the motherboard’s backplate against my knee to keep it secure when removing the screws and socket and installing the frame.
After installing the custom metal frame, apply the included thermal paste. If you’re not sure how to do that, we have a handy thermal paste application guide that covers the different methods you can use.
The rest of the process is simple. Place the heatsink against the CPU block, and use the included screwdriver to secure it.
Once the heatsink is secured, all that remains is to slide the fans into place and connect the PWM and USB cables to your motherboard. Well, there is one last step: You’ll need to download and install Sudokoo’s MasterCraft software to configure the built-in display.
We’ve tested coolers with both the Ryzen 9950X3D and its non-V-Cache sibling, the 9950X. There are some differences in how the 9950X and 9950X3D CPUs are impacted by thermal events. While the heat output of the CCDs of AMD’s 9950X3D are relatively balanced, the 9950X I’m using has one CCD that runs much hotter than the other, with a difference of over 10 degrees Celsius in some scenarios, shown below.
We’ve since returned to using a 9950X3D for cooler testing, as it has a more balanced heat profile, and is almost certainly a more widely adopted CPU.
The benchmark results shared in these reviews may differ from others because I place an emphasis on having results that are comparable to real-world use.
This means that I generally test CPU coolers inside of a closed desktop case, which increases cooling difficulty compared to other testing methods. Many tes coolers on an open test bench, with lowered ambient temperatures. This can make weak coolers appear stronger than they really are. Some publications have also used generic thermal plates to test cooling solutions. I reject both of these methods because they don’t accurately reflect real-world cooler conditions.
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Reference reading
- https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/SPONSORED_LINK_URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/sudokoo-sk620v-and-sk700v-review#main
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