CRYORIG R5 CPU Cooler Review

I think it’s a given by now that when it comes to CPU cooling some people like to use the classic air coolers (U-type tower designs primarily) while others prefer the newer AIO (all-in-one) liquid cooling models. No matter which of the two segments/teams you belong in however if you’re building a powerful new system (or if you already own one and would like to equip it with a new cooler) then you need to go for an equally powerful cooling solution. The good news is that the market is currently filled with powerful CPU coolers of both types but that presents a challenge on its own since consumers may not know which model to walk away with. The R5 released in September last year is the latest CPU air cooler by CRYORIG to hit the market and today it’s on my test bench.