ID-Cooling Frozn A620 PRO SE ARGB Review: Incredible Value & Performance

Hayyan Serwer

As the CPU Cooler and RAM Expert, I test the latest hardware to provide tips for smart purchases. I cover everything from busting myths about CPU coolers to looking into the newest RAM designs, examining various parts of PC hardware.

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Usman Sheikh

Senior Hardware Reviewer, testing hardware for the past 10 years and publishing numerous guides to help users—whether it’s overclocking tips or optimization guides for CPUs and graphics cards.

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ID-Cooling has been the talk of the town recently due to its coolers that offer promising results while not being too heavy on the wallet. In particular, their air coolers, for example, ID-Cooling SE 224XT, were remarkable in terms of performance per cost. This review looks at their recently launched cooler from its existent Frozn Series, A620 PRO SE ARGB, a dual-tower cooler with aluminium fins and a copper-base plate rated at 260W TDP. The fans in question are AS-120 ARGB-K, 2x 120mm ARGB fans with a fan speed of 300 to 2000 RPM and targeted at 58CFM airflow.

Key Takeaways

• The ID-Cooling Frozn A620 Pro SE ARGB is a budget-friendly, high-performance dual-tower air cooler with quiet ARGB fans and 260W TDP support.
• You should go for the ID-Cooling Frozn A620 Pro SE ARGB if you’re on a tight budget and want to cool your midrange CPU while keeping it quiet.
• You should skip the ID-Cooling Frozn A620 Pro SE ARGB if you’ve a compact case, as the cooler can run into clearance issues.

Here are the full specs:

The ID-Cooling Frozen A620 PRO SE supports the TDP of 260W on Processors and features 6 Heatpipes directly soldered to the copper base plate. The cooler is a dual-tower heatsink weighing around 1190G with fans, which is slightly bulkier. This cooler is equipped with 2 ARGB Fans; ID-Cooling uses their AS-120-K and is max rated at 27.2dB, which is on the good side so that the noise wouldn’t be much of an issue; however, the airflow is rated at 58 CFM (Cubic Feet Per Minute), that spins at 2000RPM maximum.

It would have been better if they had gone with their AF-127 fans instead, as it’s generally superior in cooling with slightly higher noise, but that would cost somewhat more; they have reserved their premium fans for the non-pro SE series. However, the naming scheme is very confusing here. The PRO SE (Special Edition) A620 is cheaper than the Non-Pro/SE A620 Cooler, while the heatsinks on both coolers are the same.

Packaging & Accessories

Unboxing Experience

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The following are provided:

•  Heatsink
•  2x AS-120-K ARGB Fans by ID-Cooling
•  Intel Backplate Supporting LGA115X/1200/1700/1851
•  2x Intel Bracket
•  2x AMD Bracket Supporting AM4/AM5
•  4x Standoff Screws Supporting Intel and AMD Brackets
•  4x Tightening Nut Supporting Intel and AMD Brackets
•  1x ID Cooling X45 Premium Thermal Paste
•  4x Fan Clips

The accessories are straightforward. You get what is required to mount the heatsink on the processors; for the Intel CPUs, the additional backplate is provided that you have to install on the back of the motherboard. AMD does not need an additional backplate as it’s preinstalled in every AM4/AM5 motherboard.

You get the different metal brackets for each platform, The standoff screws and tightening nuts are shared, and you only get four of them, which is impressive as you don’t have to choose the different screws for each platform. You will also get the ID-Cooling X45 Premium Thermal-paste, the best thermal compound we have tested. You also get the two AS-120-K ARGB fans.

Design

Cooler Overview

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The cooler comes with dual-tower aluminum heatsinks; on the top, you get the stealthy plastic top cap, which adds a nice touch to the overall look of this air cooler. The downside is that the top cap cannot be removed. The heatsink features the ”microwave” heatsink aluminum fin design.

The cooler also features six copper heat pipes directly soldered with the copper base, which ensures superior thermal resistance, which is nice to see. The cooler is 120x142x155m (Length x Width x Height) in dimensions. We’ll have to see if it fits in our Lian-Li O11D.

Fans

Fan Design

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The fans are AS120-K ARGB fans by ID-Cooling, which are included with the cooler; they come with daisy-chain connectors for ARGB and 4-pin PWN, so you can have a clutter free experience and connect multiple fans with one cable. The fans can spin at a maximum of 2000 RPM. Also, these fans feature Hydraulic Bearings. It also has Anti-vibration rubbers at each corner, which aids in less noise and can absorb the vibration.

Installation (AMD)

This is what you need to do to install the cooler on an AMD CPU:

• 4x Standoff
• 4x Tightening Nuts
• 2x AMD Brackets

To install it, first remove the pre-installed AMD brackets on the motherboard, but don’t try to remove the backplate. Then, install the 4x standoffs and put them in place, as demonstrated in the picture below.

Now take the brackets, align them, and place them on the standoffs. Screw the bracket in with the provided 4x tightening nuts.

Now, your brackets are fully installed, and your cooler is ready to be seated. Place the heatsink firmly on the bracket screws that are spotted in the middle and tighten the cooler built-in screws with the brackets.

Use the clippers and install the fans on the heatsink

The fan has two cables:

• The ARGB cable needs to be installed into the motherboard’s 5V ARGB header.
• The 4-pin PWM cable goes into the CPU fan header.

Testing Setup

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
• RAM: XPG Lancer 16×2 6000MHz CL30
• Motherboard: MSI B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
• Cooler: Deepcool Mystique 360 Liquid Cooler | Assassin X 90 SE ARGB | AMD Wraith Stealth | ID-Cooling Frozn A620 Pro SE ARGB
• GPU: ZOTAC SOLID RTX 5080
• BIOS: 7D75v1L AGESA ComboAM5 1.2.0.2b
• Windows Version: Windows 11 24H2 (OS Build 26100.3194)

Testing Methodology

• For our cooler testing, we are using three different power settings on our Ryzen 7 9700X: Stock 65W TDP, 105W TDP, and Unlocked power achieved with the PBO. We are not using a curve optimizer or any undervolting technique.
• The room temperature is strictly set to 22c. We are using Cinebench R23 for the results, and two runs are given for each power profile.
• We are reading the data from HWINFO and only taking average and peak temperatures, average effective clock frequency, and average power for our benchmarks.
• We use NOCTUA NTH2, the same thermal paste for all the coolers’ testing and the same application method.
• We’ve removed the panels from the Lian-Li O11D, Side Tempered Glass, and Front Tempered Glass, and the top shroud has also been removed.
• All case fans are set to 50% RPM.

Test Results

Let’s go over the results.

65W TDP Temperatures

Thermal Benchmarks

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105W TDP Temperatures

Thermal Benchmarks

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Cooler Clearance

Frozen A620 Pro SE ARGB is a tall CPU cooler that is 157mm in height; if you’re using the mid-tower casing, you might run into an issue in closing the side panel of your case. In our case, we are using Lian Li O11D, a mid-tower case that does not support a CPU cooler of more than 155mm; we couldn’t close the side panel when the cooler was installed.

You might also run into the ram clearance issue; you need to adjust the fan accordingly. This could harm the cooler’s performance as it features a dual-tower heatsink with two fans slapped on it. We are using the XPG Lancer Blade DDR5, which is 40 mm (1.58 inches) in height. We can comfortably install the cooler, but the gap was minimal. Some rams, such as Trident Z5, can reach 44mm (1.73 inches) in height, so you must be careful if you’re using the memory with the big heatsink.

Should You Buy It?

Buy It If

✅You want the best cooler for your CPU without spending too much money: Frozn A620 provides outstanding performance for the money for the mid-range processors.

✅Very Quiet: The AS-120K fans are rated at 27.2 dB, and they’re incredibly silent even at 100% load.

Don’t Buy It If

❌ You have the smaller case: The Frozn A620 is a large dual-tower cooler and might not fit in most mid-sized cases.

Conclusion

The ID-Cooling Frozn A620 Pro SE ARGB has impressed us greatly, especially at $40; you shouldn’t miss this air-cooler. It performs incredibly well, keeping the temperatures down even at the unlocked power limit on the Ryzen 7 9700X, which is known for its hot temperatures due to its single CCD.

The installation was straightforward, and it only took a few minutes to install the cooler. The fans included with the cooler put extra value on the aesthetics. They were very quiet, even at the maximum speeds. The build quality could have been better. The heatsink, especially the shroud, does not feel sturdy in the hands, but once installed on the PC, it gives a premium stealthy look.

ID-Cooling has also included their Frost X45 Thermal-paste with the cooler, which costs $8. The cooler only cost $40 and performed as we expected. However, users with small cases should buy this cooler with caution as this cooler is 157mm tall, and coolers with such height would struggle to fit in the case when the panel is closed.

The ram clearance would be the issue if you have installed the memory module on the first slot; rams with tall heatsinks, such as Trident-Z, would struggle in the first slot; you might have to adjust the cooler accordingly and move the cooler slightly upwards to make the clearance there would be the slight performance regression in terms of airflow. At last, ID-Cooling Frozn A620 PRO SE is an incredible cooler that ticks all the boxes in terms of performance.

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