Need high-performance cooling at an accessible price-point? Enter the Phanteks Polar ST Series CPU Coolers.
With stylish good looks and excellent thermal potential, these air-coolers are going to give your cooling system a boost. Read on to find out why we’re heckin’ excited for these ones!
Phanteks Polar ST Series
The Phanteks Polar ST Series currently consists of two CPU coolers. The Polar ST4 and the ST5. The number indicates how many heat pipes are included in the design. As such, the ST4 features four sintered copper heat pipes and has been optimised for entry-level systems, with a maximum TDP of 235W. Meanwhile, the ST5 has five copper heat pipes, an all-black design that includes a top plate cover, and a max TDP of 255W, making it more suited to mainstream and high-end machines.
Polar ST4
- Entry-level CPU cooler
- Max TDP of 235W
- M25-120 PWM DRGB fan
- Four sintered copper heat pipes
Polar ST5
- High-performance CPU cooler
- Max TDP of 255W
- M25-120 PWM DRGB fan
- Five copper heat pipes
M25-120 Fan
While each model is targeted for different thermal performance brackets, they both feature a Phantek M25-120 PWM DRGB fan. This 120mm fan brings outstanding airflow to the game! Thanks to PWM functionality, you can adjust the fan speeds between 400 and 2000 RPM, precisely matching your current CPU load. It can create up to 84.26 CFM airflow at a static pressure of 2.67mmH2O – all while staying at a maximum noise level of 35.7dBA. Beauts.
On top of this, the M25-120 boasts vibrant DRGB lighting, adding a spicy splash of colour to the Phanteks Polar ST Series coolers. All the necessary cables are included within the scope of delivery and plug directly into your motherboard. From there, you can configure this fan using popular RGB software such as ASUS Aura Sync, RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light, ASRock Polychrome Sync, and Razer Chroma.
Optimised Design
Every aspect of the Phanteks Polar ST Series CPU coolers has been optimised for effective and efficient cooling. What’s more, special care has been taken to ensure they won’t interfere with your RAM modules. You babe, Phanteks.
On both the ST4 and ST5, the heat pipes make direct contact with the CPU heatspreader. This allows the heat pipes to effectively draw heat away from the CPU, to then be expelled via the heat stack. A Phanteks PH-NDC thermal compound is included with each cooler, too. This is a high-performance 4.3W/m-k thermal paste that will plug any gaps between the cooler and CPU socket. All about that thermal efficiency!
Compatibility
Quite possibly the spiciest detail, the Phanteks Polar ST Series is compatible with both Intel and AMD. Not only that – you can use it with a range of socket types for each brand thanks to the included stand-offs and back plates. Check out the following compatibility list, your socket type is likely to be there!
Intel
- LGA 1700
- LGA 1200
- LGA 115x
- LGA 2011
- LGA 2011-3
- LGA 2066
AMD
- AM5
- AM4
Level Up Your Cooling
If your gaming PC has a Phanteks Polar ST Series-shaped hole, then you’re in luck! These CPU coolers are available to pre-order from Overclockers UK right now! Drop a comment below if you’ll be adding one to your set-up.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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