Overclocking results next and after a slightly better than average performance in the stock tests, let’s see what the H5 Universal can do with some extra CPU heat from a 1.2Ghz overclock from stock. Very well as it turns out, the Universal is ahead of the Ultimate and the Dark Rock Pro 3 after our 30 minute stress test.
It seems the H5 Universal can move some heat when required, despite the lower capability XT fan. The H5 Ultimate is cooler at idle, when is to be expected, but really should have been a better performance under load. We suspect a circumstantial difference has impacted the H5 Ultimate results, which could be anything from amount of thermal paste used to ambient conditions. All tests are carried out to a strict lab standard, but we don’t think the H5 Ultimate should be behind the Universal.
Cryorig H5 Universal CPU Cooler Review
Package - 8.5
Performance - 7
Price - 8
Consumer Experience - 8.5
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The Cryorig H5 Ultimate CPU cooler scored well, but you would have been compromised on some RAM choices. It is not the end of the world, but if you are a system builder, or have already bought your RAM, you will know it is important. The XT140 fan compromises the H5, but that was the plan. With a good custom fan profile, the Cryorig H5 Universal would stand up to the Cryorig H5 Ultimate, and only fall short in certain circumstances, but not by much.
