A Closer Look

The Montech Air Cooler 210 is quite large, but its overall surface area is not as high as it could be. Looking at the heatsink itself, it is comprised of 37 fins. Compare that to something like the ID-Cooling SE-224-XT Basic, which has 45 fins, and well, that extra surface area adds up. Another aspect of the heatsink's design to note is its asymmetrical layout, which should offer perfect memory clearance and is always a welcome feature.


Regarding looks, the all-black design reminds me of various coolers from Enermax that used an all-black coating as well, which isn't a bad thing. Its simple design and uniform color scheme make for a visually appealing heatsink if you want something less flashy, at least if you leave the ARGB lighting turned off.


Rather than using an HDT (Heat-pipe Direct Touch) design, the Air Cooler 210 makes use of a solid base that transfers heat to six heat pipes. Meanwhile, the top cover, while simple, has a slightly bumpy texture, with the Montech logo in the center adding a tiny bit of contrast. Two screw plugs are also located on the top, with one giving access to a hole through the fins for easy mounting. The base has readily visible machining marks, but they are not noticeable to the touch.


When it comes to the fan, it appears to be a generic ARGB 120 mm spinner with an RPM range of 600 to 1500. Sadly, there is no product number or other identifier to be found. That said, I do like that the front of the fan has no stupid sticker on it. Why brands continue to add a sticker that is almost never centered on the front is beyond me as it always looks ugly. Montech eschews that trend, and the fan looks far cleaner because of it.