Silverstone TD03-SLIM CPU Cooler Review: The Fit (Almost) Anywhere AIO

Final Thoughts about the Silverstone TD03-SLIM

With Silverstone’s own line of Milo and Raven series featuring a slimmer bodied design, it only made sense to offer an AIO that would be compatible.  The nice thing is that Silverstone’s TD03-SLIM is actually a decent solution for such a thin radiator cooler. The bundled fan is also quite a surprising slim performer. While it operates up to 2200 RPM, it did not produce as much noise as I thought it would, topping out at only 42.2 with a relatively even tone across the spectrum.

Thermal performance-wise, it performs on par with some silent-oriented tower coolers on the lower-end of the 120mm scale but it is on average, quieter overall.  Installation was even easier than the previously reviewed Tundra TD02-E with most of the parts made of sturdy metal (having a PBT backplate and insulator stand-offs as the exception) so it is above average in build quality as well compared to the typical AIO with plastic mounting parts.

One thing I did find odd however, is that the LED indicator is almost impossible to see. It is basically inviting modders to take the block unit apart and make it more visible.

Overall, the Tundra TD03-SLIM is a good solution for system builders and modders that are going for a very restricted height case. With only a 37mm thick radiator with fan, it is the kind of AIO that can fit almost anywhere there is an available 120mm fan mount. Obviously, it is not designed for overclocked systems but that is what the high-end Silverstone ” -E series” is for.