Introduction

SilentiumPC was founded in Warsaw, Poland in 2007. They have since come a long way. They started small with the release of their "Zephyr" fan. Since then, they have moved on from such humble origins to end up winning Benchmark.pl's Manufacturer of the Year award in 2012. Taking into account their continued dedication to improving on and expanding their product lines, they now offer fans, CPU coolers, cases, power supplies, and all-in-one liquid coolers. Their steady growth can be attributed to their commitment to not only quality but performance per dollar. Hopefully, they will eventually expand to new markets outside of Europe.


Today's review will focus on the SilentiumPC Grandis 3 EVO ARGB and Grandis 3 dual-tower coolers. These heavyweight monsters remain affordable as the company continues to focus on giving users the best value options they possibly can. Both of these coolers are essentially the same, with the biggest difference being the nickel-plated finish and ARGB fans on the EVO model. Otherwise, the base design is identical. In terms of weight, the Grandis 3 EVO ARGB is a bit less at 961 g vs. the Grandis 3 at 985 g. So without further delay, let us take a closer look at what SilentiumPC is offering with these new releases.

Packaging

SilentiumPC used very similar boxes for the Grandis 3 EVO ARGB and Grandis 3 coolers. They are the same size and of the same design, with the biggest difference between the two in the photos being visual. On the front, the coolers are pictured with the EVO ARGB model showing off its ARGB-illuminated fan and nickel-plated heat pipes, while the Grandis 3 on the right looks a whole lot more ordinary by comparison. On the left side of the box, you will find the various specifications, including the supported sockets, 250-watt TDP rating, fan information, etc. Taking a look at the back, various "features" are listed, and many are the same across both coolers as, once again, the biggest difference between these is the ARGB lighting on the EVO model. That said, both coolers have extended PWM ranges, with the fans dropping as low as 250 RPM, which is quite nice and unexpected considering this is a value-focused offering.


The right side just continues the image on the front, while the top has the SilentiumPC logo and website in large font, along with the company slogan "Quality, Support, Price, Professionals".

Contents

The cooler comes sandwiched in the middle of the box, with the fans and mounting hardware in separate boxes surrounding it. A small bit of foam at the bottom protects the base.


The mounting hardware is simple by design and allows for a wide range of supported sockets without numerous bits and pieces. The only difference between the two coolers in regards to the mounting hardware is the inclusion of the Nano reset ARGB controller with the Grandis 3 EVO ARGB.

Common parts supplied for mounting include:

• 4x Fan clips
• 4x Plastic spacers
• 4x LGA1200 / LGA115x mounting screws
• 4x LGA2066 / LGA2011-V3 / LGA2011 standoffs
• 4x LGA2066 / LGA2011-V3 / LGA2011 nuts
• 4x AMD mounting screws
• 2x Mounting bolts
• 1x Universal mounting plate
• 1x 140 mm fan (ARGB for EVO model)
• 1x 120 mm fan (ARGB for EVO model)
• 1x Intel backplate
• 1x Tube of thermal paste
• 1x Heatsink
• 1x Installation manual
• 1x Nano reset ARGB controller (EVO model only)