White hardware is in, no discussion. Those who are fed up with RGB but don’t want to compromise on style are turning to clean designs, and this is exactly where ALSEYE wants to score with the W700 Pro White. A tower cooler with a dual-fan setup, chic aluminum finish and supposedly high performance. But what’s the point of the design if the CPU stews like a currywurst at the fair? So let’s unpack the thing, put it to the test and see what the cooler can really do. Without any marketing blurb, without any colorful bling bling promises, welcome to Igor’s Lab (only without Igor 😉).
Packaging and scope of delivery
The ALSEYE W700 Pro White comes in a sturdy cardboard box printed in white. No overloaded RGB explosions, but discreet product photos, technical data and a few marketing promises.
n the inside, the cooler is completely enclosed by a precisely fitting foam block. The two fans and the accessories are also in a separate cardboard box, which gives the whole thing extra stability. This means that even a somewhat rough parcel carrier can hardly cause any damage. Unless he uses the box as a soccer.
The scope of delivery is pleasingly complete and well sorted for the price range. It includes the metal mounting brackets for AMD and Intel, a universal plastic backplate with metal reinforcements, which is suitable for various sockets thanks to color-coded corner pads. For Intel and AMD, mounting screws and spacers are included in labeled bags, including special brackets for sockets LGA2011, X79 and X99. Four fan clips for attaching external fans to the heat sink. A syringe of thermal paste is also included and is easily sufficient for several applications. There is also an ARGB controller with three buttons for mode, speed and color, in case the mainboard does not offer its own lighting control, as well as extension cables for clean cable management.
Assembly and installation
With the AM5 socket I used, the installation process was different to that described in the enclosed instructions, which are definitely wrong here. First, the two standard plastic brackets of the mainboard are removed. They are then replaced by four spacers, which are not provided for according to the instructions, but are absolutely necessary in practice. The large AMD mounting frame is then fitted, but it is so generously dimensioned that in my case it touches the VRM heat sink of the mainboard directly. The original AM5 backplate is retained and is reused for the screw connection.
Finally, the cooler is fixed in place with two screws. The fans are then mounted using the integrated retaining clips. On a positive note, the fan can be adjusted in height and therefore also offers space for large memory modules. Installation can be completed in just a few minutes, even without experience.
Specifications
Below is an overview of the key technical data. Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s product page.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cooler dimensions | 149 × 136 × 160 mm |
| Fan dimensions | 149 × 49 × 120 mm |
| Rated voltage | DC 12 V |
| Rated current | 0.2 A ±10 % (per fan) |
| Heatpipes | 7 pieces, Ø 6 mm, nickel-plated copper |
| Bearing | FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) |
| Service life | 80.000 hours (theoretically, whether it achieves this at 3000 rpm is doubtful) |
| Noise level | 45 dB(A) ±10 % |
| Speed range | 900-3000 RPM ±10 % |
| Air flow rate | 27.99-93.29 CFM ±10 % |
| Static pressure | 0.44-4.88 mmH₂O ±10 % |
| Socket compatibility | Intel: LGA1700 / 1200 / 115X / 2011 / 2066 / 1366; AMD: AM5 / AM4 |
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