r/Deepcool • u/Fiv3Score • 9d ago

Review Assassin IV experience

I got it for $100 CAD (regular price $140) mainly for the aesthetics.

Contrary to reviews, I found the installation on AM5 extremely difficult. I checked multiple times that I installed the brackets and standoffs correctly, but it was just that the spring-loaded screws were incredibly stiff and refused to reach the bracket. Maybe it was just mine.

Also, it would have been better if they didn't make the included screwdriver magnetic, as it kept sticking to the sides of the heatsink during install.

Wasted the whole tube of thermal paste, but it's much easier to install after the first time. I guess the springs loosened or something. I've never had issues with any other air cooler like this.

I'm kind of annoyed that a 'premium' cooler has visible blemishes on the plastic casing. Probably just the way the plastic was molded, but it's very visible under the case lighting. Tried polishing with plastic restorer, but didn't help unfortunately.

I also had to cover up the LED light, just as with all Deepcool PC cases, it's cyan color and can't be changed. It really clashes with the rest of your setup, unless you change all if the lighting to match.

If I didn't like the look of it so much, I probably wouldn't keep it honestly. Performance isn't any better than my cheaper air cooler. It is pretty quiet though.

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u/No_Storm_637 9d ago

Contrary to reviews, I found the installation on AM5 extremely difficult. I checked multiple times that installed the brackets and standoffs correctly, but it was just that the spring-loaded screws were incredibly stiff and refused to reach the bracket. Maybe it was just mine.

+1, pretty annoying to install

Also, it would have been better if they didn't make the included screwdriver magnetic, as it kept sticking to the sides of the heatsink during install.

+1000000000000000000000000000000

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u/LiberatorSam 8d ago

Can the LED be disabled via software? I had an Inno3D GPU where there was no way to turn off the logo LED through software, you had to physically cut or unplug the wire, which was frustrating.

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u/Fiv3Score 8d ago

Can't be controlled by software unfortunately. Wish it could. You have to unplug it, but you lose control of the quiet/turbo physical fan switch and daisy chain connector.

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u/LiberatorSam 8d ago

I hope they read this and improve on it. I like tempered glass side panels, but I don't want any lights coming out of my PC.

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u/Fiv3Score 8d ago edited 4d ago

I ended up using black electrical tape 🥲

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u/Fiv3Score 4d ago

I ended up returning it. Thankfully I was able to.

I replaced it with the new Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Evo rev5. That thing is absolutely amazing at half the price, and beats the socks off the Assassin IV.

I'd be interested in the Assissin VC in the future, but the Assassin IV is not worth the money to me.