Deepcool Gammaxx 400 V2 AM4 Install & Review - I Hate Spring Clips

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@420rvidxr]

I remember getting this cooler some time ago and since then the price has doubled, good thing I could get my hands on one before COVID lock down

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah i remember ths range being about £14 at one point

[@PapaMav]

Measure or simply look up case specs for max CPU cooler height.

[@uglybob7505]

Amazing kewler at a great price, thanks Mike and Kath.

[@mikesunboxing]

Our pleasure!

[@mikep9418]

I hate those spring fan clips! 🤣

[@mikesunboxing]

That makes 2 of us!

[@PapaMav]

Three of us...

[@PapaMav]

...but, I reserve more hate for the non screw. push down type, CPU mounting clips.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@PapaMav Lol!

[@sunseth1384]

I have the Gammax 400 V2 and i'm planning to upgrade to a LGA 1700 CPU in near future. For others like me, just know that Deepcool released "Intel LGA 1700 Mounting Bracket Kit" for the whole GAMMAXX 400 series (and a different kit for some other models of theirs) and it's dirt cheap, about 2$ or so

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks for the heads up

[@cosmicjester3647]

I have the Gammaxx 400v2 cooler and the backplates are different... Plus the standoffs are plastic... It came with two LGA backplates... Not sure which chipset each goes to... The spring screws for the LGA mounting system are attached to the supplied brackets... There are no spring screws for the AMD brackets though... Instead they include 4 normal philips head screws to mount to an AMD mobo...

[@mikesunboxing]

Send some pics on discord and we can have a look

[@The_Trojan]

Gammaxx 400. The original cheap tower cooler. I've used it a lot. V2 has a better install process but it's a bit of a shame about the spare clips being removed.

[@mikesunboxing]

and the spring clip tension is really tough now, i'm sure the OG one was really soft and easy?

[@The_Trojan]

@@mikesunboxing Actually that clip has always been a pain.

[@metrotechguru5863]

I have a V1 and the clips are just as difficult. But, the cooler is excellent nonetheless.

[@ITalented]

idk how but in my region India this same cooler supports lga 1700 , could it be a regional varient?

[@mikesunboxing]

very likely or a subtle revision

[@RonMizman]

Hi. I bought this cooler after watching your video price was $19.95 USD which is very cheap. They have changed the AM4 mounting so I guess V2.1 now, it no longer uses a plastic bracket and uses 4 plastic screw caps instead of the metal thumbscrews you had to secure the cooler to the original AM4 MB backplate. Overall installation when the MB was already in my fair-sized larger mini ITX case was not easy, getting those spring clips with no room for hands on one side was equally difficult but the cooler performs very well once installed. Regards.

[@GibsonWKim]

Had a smooth time replacing my stock AMD cooler with the Gammaxx 400 thanks to your video. I appreciate the detailed video guide, thank you.👍

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks

[@alexmand8003]

When you say the spring clips require to much pressure are you referring to the spring screws or the fan itself?

[@mikesunboxing]

the metal wires that hold the fan to the heatsink

[@PapaMav]

Thank you for another solid review Mike. Have a good day !

[@mikesunboxing]

you too mate

[@PapaMav]

@@mikesunboxing thank you. A nice cool one, finally, today (7/26).

[@mikesunboxing]

@@PapaMav Been pretty cold here too 😞

[@rhyzon]

I wonder why more companies don't use a similar system to the one CoolerMaster has: plastic brackets with normal fan screws that just clip in to the cooler, no issue whatsoever with replacing the fan. Even the "ancient" Hyper T4 had these, and it came with two sets so you could add a second fan! Proprietary thing perhaps? Or do other brands just love to piss everyone off with the spring clips? I really can't like those things (although some are better than others, depending on the brand).

[@mikesunboxing]

that was a great design

[@TheSnoopyclone]

OMG what an awesome review. Extremely thorough with a full walkthrough of the installation. Subscribe.

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks for the sub

[@Sergxn]

Ur tutorial motivated me to buy a cooler i was scared to mess it up just did this one today they made the installation even easier but men i had trouble with the spring just like you said its difficult. my fingers are cut and started bleeding a little bit from the pressure of the heatsink against my fingers while trying to get it off but my cpu runs about 20 degrees lower compared to the stock amd cooler so im happy

[@mikesunboxing]

awesome that is a wonderful story, thanks for sharing

[@sunseth1384]

The springs are indeed brutal and because i was afraid to use more force in fear of damaging it, after a long struggle i turned to a different approach: Instead of trying to detach the main part of the spring from the heatsink itself, i detached one of the hooks that holds the fan. That part of the spring is way more flexible and even if it has one or two 90deg angles to deal with, it is not as tightly fit and it was easy to detach (and reattach after)

[@mikesunboxing]

@@sunseth1384 Thanks for the tip 🙂

[@wogboy4708]

Noticed that the cpu was completely coverd in thermal paste and not just a pea sized blob in the middle? I have wonderd about it coming factory like that, but people recommend just a peasized blob in the middle? Wich is better?

[@mikesunboxing]

i prefer a thin film across the whole area, usually spread with a plastic spreader

[@elvisidro]

Hi, nice review. What motherboard are you using in the video? I assume that model of board comes with fan connector next to the CPU.

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes, correct but not sure what model motherboard i was using at the time sorry

[@UltraGameWorld]

If you can get it cheap for around £15 then it's a decent cooler but at £30 it seems too much, the Veetro V5 is an ARGB fan cooler and usually costs £30-£32 so I think that would be the better cooler of the two personally.

[@mikesunboxing]

yes i agree

[@PapaMav]

Also agree.

[@pr0jectSkyneT]

For budget builds, the ID-COOLING SE-224-XT seems to be the go to these days. I used one for a build a couple of months ago which turned out great.

[@camotech1314]

@@pr0jectSkyneT great cooler, I had one myself! Theres also a cheaper one, SE-214-XT! The spring clips do suck though.

[@PapaMav]

@@pr0jectSkyneT that is one that has definitely caught my eye. Thank you for commenting about having good luck with it.

[@pr0jectSkyneT]

I had the v1 of this which I bought several years ago. The mounting bracket was absolutely sh1te. Replaced it a couple of months ago for a AK620. Glad they revised the mounting bracket for the v2.

[@WOPR_PC]

I love this cooler! Great price.

[@mikesunboxing]

It really is!

[@markberry8182]

Those spring clips are always a pain. Bit like the artic freezer 34 eSports. Thanks for another in depth review. I quite like my artic CPU cooler lol...

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for watching!

[@elrincondelcheff]

I really liked the video, I have a question, what case or cabinet do I need for this fan since I installed mine and I cannot close the glass since it is very large 😢

[@mikesunboxing]

think you need one that is 160mm CPU cooler size

[@elrincondelcheff]

@@mikesunboxing you have the link of amazon for watch? 👀

[@mikesunboxing]

might be better to tell me about the other parts you have so the case will fit it all in

[@elrincondelcheff]

@@mikesunboxing mother board aorus b560m pro ax, memory mechacnic 4 tb and gtx 1660

[@razmanrhoads2078]

I've got this cooler last year.. also swap out stock fan and put 2 Nzxt aio stock fan in front and back as push & pull config..overall the performance was great..

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for sharing

[@patricklebel1141]

I need a stronger cooler to replace one of my mt-6 on my 3950x. I think you reviewed one that could do good. I was pretty busy and I have some catch up to do so I find that video in my spare time.

[@mikesunboxing]

we have seen a lot of coolers, the gelid phantom black is a good one id the price is right

[@patricklebel1141]

@@mikesunboxing Sadly, the Gelid is not available right now. But it will be on my list with the Deepcool AK620, the Thermalright PA120 and maybe the Vetroo U6.. Will see!

[@mohammedaljezawi8428]

how i can disable or cut the led on the fans ?

[@mikesunboxing]

just don't plug in the rgb cable

[@mohammedaljezawi8428]

@@mikesunboxing do you know which one ?

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@momosbiryani]

is this equal to deepcool ak400 in performance? it's 10 USD cheaper in my country than ak400. I also have extra arctic p12 fan so I'll replace the blue led fan if that'll improve any performance. I'll be pairing it with ryzen 5600, rn it goes 85C under load on stock cooler

[@mikesunboxing]

probably within spitting distance

[@Senrab46]

Was this the one in bargains that arrived with bent fins. Clips apart seems a bargain with a little colour that does the job. Like another I am spoilt with cm brackets on 212 and even replaced std fan with cm argb fan by simpky swapping brackets. Thorough review of fitting process as always. Also love that case, looks futuristic! Thanks Mike and Kath👍

[@mikesunboxing]

no that was the antec one, (which i prefer really)

[@maynardcortes1493]

this is true, the spring clips are a pain, but for the price as well as the cooling, it is very worth it. from 82 c full load from stock ryzen cooler, i now got 59 c full load. mind blowing!

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for sharing

[@SidOfRivia]

Ambient temperature? and did you use the included thermal paste?

[@maynardcortes1493]

@@SidOfRivia i used a different thermal paste, artic, the 59 c was from cinebench

[@SidOfRivia]

@@maynardcortes1493 ambient as in what was the room temperature when you tested it

[@maynardcortes1493]

@@SidOfRivia around 30

[@uglybob7505]

You REALLY dont like those sprint clips, do you lol. The overall installation process looks simple enough but I see what you mean about those clips. The cooler itself is still a legend in my opinion for those in the market for a cheap and cheerful (and colourful) kewler. Yeah there are other products on the market at this pricepoint but its a classic cooler nevertheless. Great video, thanks Mike and Kath.

[@mikesunboxing]

I do, i really do, these are so solid it feels like i might rip the entire nail off, and that is real pain 🤣

[@HevaNaisdey]

This is a very good cooler. It performs as well as my $50 noctua; only a bit louder when under max load

[@TheNamesJT]

Will it clear my ram and gpu on an asrock b450m steel legend? I'm using the top gpu slot

[@mikesunboxing]

should be okay i think, not go it here to check though sorry

[@tigerbalm666]

I just got the AG400 WH ARGB...amazing color and performance for $30....nothing comes close!

[@coyotestone]

Hi there, can this sufficiently cool a Ryzen 7 5700x?

[@mikesunboxing]

it is very on the borderline unless you are in a very cool environment

[@coyotestone]

@@mikesunboxing Thank you for answering!!!

[@spiketwo666]

can this cooler chill the 5800x3d?

[@mikesunboxing]

to some extent but probably not the best idea if you are in a warmer climate

[@spiketwo666]

@@mikesunboxing i plan to use my current gammaxx GT2 until the Twin Tower cooler arrive haha

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

Mike's Review & How to is Worthy of a Support comment & a Like 🙂

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks chief

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

@@mikesunboxing I'm no chief chief. just a Fan of the channel 😀

[@PaulBakewell]

Great video thanks Mike

[@mikesunboxing]

You are very welcome

[@michaelthompson9798]

VG value for

[@mikesunboxing]

good point

[@PapaMav]

Yeeeesssss, hates them we do !!!

[@rickh8380]

I have 4 of the original V1 versions. I actually prefer the Intel mounting on the V! version way better than the V2 version. What can I say...I like the Intel push pin coolers if they aren't too heavy. The V2 version has way too many parts to fiddle with. AMD and Intel. I'll take the V1 version any day. It's on my daily driver. Keeps it nice and cool. No need to upgrade. Take care all. Cheers

[@mikesunboxing]

i likely the spring tension clips on the v1 as well

[@rickh8380]

@@mikesunboxing Hey Mike...the spring clip for the AMD processors was a bugger to get on. I used a pair of pliers to bend it down just enough to get the cooler on the CPU. It is WAY easier to install the fan(s) on the cooler if you remove the GPU an lay the PC on it's side. Take care. Cheers

[@camotech1314]

I got an ID-COOLING SE-214-XT white for £17 recently on Amazon, good deal but the fan clips do suck big time lol. Just poor design overall. Easier to install though, just use the stock backplate. Unlike this one.

[@mikesunboxing]

that is another one of my watch list

[@D_8KEN]

Nice one Mike! I've installed 3 of these before. Had the ARGB version, the all blue and the all white. My general thoughts are VERY good for the money if you get it on deal. Cools well, easy(ish) to assemble and lots of options. Only issues for me were the spring clips as you mentioned, the screws rotating in the rear bracket when you crank it down and bending the fins with the clips. However for the performance on the chips I paired it with I couldn't knock it. The ARGB version has a rather bright fan included. One thing I have noticed is the internal thermal paste is absolutely shite! But that's no surprise....

[@mikesunboxing]

haha the thermal paste went straight in the bin

[@brayan6852]

@@mikesunboxing I have the ryzen 5600x and it idles at around 50 degrees, I just ordered a new thermal paste in hopes that the thermal paste that came with the cooler was the problem and it is reassuring to see this conversation. I'm new to pc building so 50 degrees idle and 80+ while gaming with this cooler shouldn't be normal, correct? (corsaire 4000d airflow case with just the two stock case fans)

[@mikesunboxing]

@@brayan6852 This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/XtBTGQ6BDu Agree to the rules by clicking the emoji and you will get access to the rest of the Discord channels

[@ToneCrushers]

The clips caused me quite a bit of stress

[@mikesunboxing]

yes i know what you mean

[@anordinarynerd4654]

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