The New GOD of Low Profile CPU Coolers

The ID Cooling IS-55 is the newest low profile cooler and an update to the best low profile cooler from our last roundup. It turns out they listened to feedback and updated everything including a backplate installation, better performance and more....but there's still some some areas of concern.

Check out the ID Cooling IS-55 at Amazon

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Best ITX Coolers
1:00 - Sponsor Spot
1:32 - ID Cooling IS-55 vs IS-50
3:52 - Installation Updates for AM5
5:12 - Motherboard Compatibility Issues
6:06 - IS-55 Price & Availability
6:33 - 65W Cooling Performance
7:30 - 95W Cooling Performance
8:24 - 95W Gaming Performance
8:56 - 120mm Fan Swap!!!
9:48 - The Best Just Got BETTER!

Review unit provided free of charge by ID Cooling. This video is sponsored by Phanteks. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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[vitusvaughn]

Now this is a good review. It's great seeing unknown brands (in certain regions) toppled the higher end ones with cheaper prices.

[infernus]

I love Mike's videos. He is always genuinely excited

[wireless]

The ram clearance issue is pretty significant. For many builds you’d have to factor in the cost of new ram and the IS50 v2 is selling for only $25 right now.

[muskwasis]

If you have RAM that doesnt quite fit: soak it in mineral oil then watch the "heatsinks" slip right off. Works every time (y)

[seibertron]

the LPX RAM clearance issue is because they mounted it the wrong way lmao. IDcooling's website clearly presents that the tip of the heatpipes should be mounted towards the top (or bottom depending on whether you use tall of short RAM) and that the screws should be towards the RAM slots / I/O ports.

HC's way of AM4 mounting is physically impossible if you try using the mounting accessories since you can only mount two ways - heatpipes up or down the motherboard. you can even clearly see the free clearance at 5:24 on the left of the heatsink when they mounted it incorrectly.

everyone should check out Machines and More's video on the IS-55 and you can see he uses a X570i Strix motherboard with Corsair LPX RAM in that.

[LordHypnosis]

Very impressive. Not too concerned about the RAM/MOBO heatsink clearance issues as when you're building a SFFPC you have to double and triple check clearances when planning a build anyway.

[rovertyenrab]

I've been really impressed with ID Cooling's products. Just how affordable and effective they are.

I just bought the IS-50 v2 last week off amazon for $25. Wish i would have known this was an option as well before buying as im building a system for a releative in the Fractal Node 202. That cooler is just 1mm too tall for the case. My solution was to just press on the cooler a little bit to bend the pipes and it works fine. I was also going to buy an A12x15 for it to improve thermals even further.

After seeing this video, this cooler seems to be a better option for my needs in both thermals and size. So looks like i'll be repurposing the IS50 for something else lol.

I will also mention that anyone looking to buy the IS-50 v2, be aware that depending on what motherboard you're mounting it to, it may overhang the motherboard either on the PCIe slot or the top VRM. For example i mounted it to the ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax with the pipes facing the PCIe slot and it over hanged the mobo on the VRM side. So i had to rotate it.
This means that the fan was overhanging the DIMM slots limiting RAM clearance. But, the fan bracket on the cooler is removable and can be repositioned so the fan overhangs the I/O instead. If that's something you are after, like i was.
Cheers.

[cmtann]

I am using the IS-55 on my ROG STRIX B550-I Gaming. I just remove the plastic case on the IO fan and it fits perfectly. Another note: I upgraded this CPU cooler from the stock AMD Wraith Cooler + I swap the fan to a 3500 =/- rpm mining fan. On high speed (fan), i can touch 28 degree with my room ambience with AC on @ 23.3 degree.

[JakeOrion]

Case: Silverstone RVZ02
MB: Asrock Z690m-itx/ax
CPU: 12600k
GPU: EVGA GTX 1080 FTW
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2 x16gb
PSU: EVGA 750 GM
Drive: WD_Black 1tb SN850x
Cooler: ID Cooling IS-55

I really haven't put it through it's paces yet, but Metro Exodus (non-enhanced, 1080p Ultra) and temps hover around 55-65c with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut. Idle temps 35-40c. I think this little cooler works very well when directly in front of an air vent, as how the Silverstone case is.

[knightsljx]

ID Cooling is a great brand. I've used many of their AIOs throughout the years and never had an issue. The cooling performance is as good as name brand AIOs that cost double or even triple the price

[mulberry]

Worked on my Asus ROG Strix B450-i in a Louqe Ghost. It brought my idle temps on a 5600X from 58 degrees with a Noctua NH-L9a to around 42 degrees with this cooler. I had previously bought a Noctua NH-L12 Ghost edition and it was touching the side panel so I returned it. For the price, this can't be beaten.

[Hdtjdjbszh]

This cooler plus a raven ITX case = epic combo! The specs are just big enough to fit int here, with the fan right up against the intake vent on the side of that case

[TheAustrianAvenger]

You just showed me my new cooler for my Node 202, thanks!

[synchrospectre]

These are all so neat. Hopefully one of these would be a great upgrade for the Ghost S1 case

[winder]

I got an ID-COOLING IS-60 for a Intel i5-12600k with a Lian Li Q58 White case. It is a tight fit but damn it works perfect.

[peterg]

Awesome Video I love these SFF focused videos specially about air cooling! Also Kudos for the cool Gundam desktop background!

[vensroofcat]

Not a fan of this size and type of airflow, but many ITX cases and setups suggest coolers like this. And this one is doing really great in that category. Thank you for sharing!

[MrIamsosmrt]

Wow that is a great cooler. I have a sliger sm560 case that supports a maximum cooler height of 55 mm so I will definitely consider this cooler when I upgrade my cpu and ram in the future.

[RaMpArT]

NO WAY! Linus just uploaded a video using this same cooler for the build minutes ago. Just as I finish watching that video this one appears in my feed 😯

Edit : He used the IS 50 V2

[Trifler]

I'll definitely keep this one in mind now. Thanks. :)