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Pros: The Freezer 34 eSports Duo isn't too flashy in terms of looks, but the unique fan design with highlight color does give the cooler a sleek, modern look. Compared to the stock coolers available from AMD and similar products from pre-built PCs, this Arctic is worlds away in terms audible noise. The Duo version offers 2 fans, of which allows for lower rpms and less noise, especially, on a Ryzen 5800x running at full load. Thermal performance is above par from a 1 tower cooler that doesn't even cover the entire cpu lid. I was able to sustain about 79C on a typical heavy load while in tandem with a RTX 3070ti. Installation was relatively easy to install, but you may want to reference youtube videos for this. Be aware that the cpu backplate will be loose until the cooler is fastened on with the thumb screws. Comes with Arctic MX-4 performance thermal paste, of which is very handy and not typical from other cooler manufacturers. Note that the block is smaller than most, and they give you a little extra thermal paste, so don't use too much. The packaging is rather limited in order to keep waste low and the extra parts are not excessive.
Cons: The cooler block that comes into contact with the thermal paste and cpu lid is a bit small, but doesn't seem to cause any issue with the Ryzen cpus. Lack of just simple instructions for things like standoff screw types and maybe a picture on how the cooler stems should be mounted and which holes the backplate screws should be in, per socket. There should be some kind of warning on/in the box that the stock AM4 backplate is loose after the standoff screws are tightened. Even though this is completely normal, it would be nice to have some immediate peace of mind, rather than having to go confirm it online somewhere. The thumb screws combined with the loose backplate increases the chances of sides of cooler plate not making even pressure across the cpu lid. It feels a bit weird and leaves me feeling unsure whether there's too little or too much screw tightening.
Overall Review: Seller was quick, fast. Product is above par for the price point.