Test Setup
We will use our standard air cooler test rig which you can read more about in this article. We’ve made a pair of changes by swapping in a Radeon R9 290X in the graphics slot and upgrading the test bench to a Lian Li PC-T60B. The new test bench gives a bit more ventilation and improves heat transfer by being aluminum instead of MDF.
We are using a Ryzen 7 2700X set to all core frequencies of 3.7GHz and 4.1GHz with PBO disabled to allow for a constant level of heat production. We will run loops of CineBench R20 at various fan levels and record the observed temperatures. We will also compare it to the other coolers we have tested thus far.
Installation
Installation was a relatively straightforward event – add the cross bars and drop the cooler on it and tighten the screws on the top assuming you can find a screwdriver in your toolbox with sufficient reach. Dropping the fan in was fairly easy, however, there was zero indication as to which direction the fan would send the air – we’re accustomed to seeing an arrow at some point on the frame to give us a hint.
Once everything was settled, four more hex screws were used with the included wrench to secure the fan.
With everything comfortably situated, let’s see if the IceSLEET G6 Stealth is ready to be cool!