Ocypus's Budget-friendly Contender
Looking for a cpu coolers? The Ocypus Gamma A40 ARGB CPU Cooler 100mm White comes in at $19.99 and has earned 4.3 stars across 37 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #77 ranking (out of 84) seriously. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 68% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Build Quality
Construction at $19.99 skews toward functional rather than premium - expect plastic over metal and basic finishing.
The Numbers
- Brand: Ocypus
- Price: $19.99 (well below the $63.42 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 37
- Category rank: #77 of 84 in cpu coolers
- Cheaper in category: 6 products
- Higher-rated in category: 75 products
- More-reviewed in category: 70 products
From the Reviews
With only 37 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.3-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the cpu coolers category is 4.6 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $19.99, the Ocypus Gamma A40 ARGB CPU Cooler 100mm White sits well below the $63.42 category average. 6 options are cheaper and 77 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler ($34.90, 4.7★, 18,419 reviews). The Ocypus Gamma A40 ARGB CPU Cooler 100mm White is $14.91 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- MSI MAG Coreliquid A12 240 ARGB AIO Cooler - $69.99, 5.0★ (7 reviews) · Higher rated
- darkFlash DG240 240mm AIO ARGB Liquid Cooler - $37.17, 4.9★ (37 reviews) · Higher rated
- Montech NX600 Dual Tower CPU Cooler 6 Heatpipes - $28.40, 4.9★ (36 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG Coreliquid A12 240 ARGB AIO Cooler at 5.0★.
Should You Buy It?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional cpu coolers without overspending
Bottom Line
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.