APACK ZEROtherm ZEN FZ120 CPU Cooler Review
APACK ZEROtherm ZEN FZ120 CPU Cooler Review
[Frostytech.com] Today marks our first look at the heatpipe tower design. This design isnt relatively new to the industry but is different from what we have become used to here at ModSynergy. Regular coolers have a fan that blows downward on the heatpipe, and hot air can escape anywhere it wants to. But with tower style coolers, the heatpipes are raised vertically and the hot air is exhausted through the left side of the case. This idea seems like a much more efficient design because the hot air is being directed to where your rear exhaust fan lies. Read on to see if this indeed makes a difference. Today also marks our first review of a ZEROtherm product. ZEROtherm has recently released the new ZEN FZ120 CPU cooler and we are happy to provide you an in-depth look at what you can expect having tested this heatsink in our new workbench consisting of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 spitting out easily 100W of juice. Well see if this heatsink can cool down or crashes and burns. Oh yeah, overclocked results @ 3.0GHz are included (spitting out well over 100 watts of heat) so read on to see how the ZEN FZ120 performs.”
Passive CPU Coolers ShoutOut: CM Z600 vs Scythe Ninja CU
Passive CPU Coolers ShoutOut: CM Z600 vs Scythe Ninja CU
[Frostytech.com] “In this comparative performance test we put two 1000gr+ CPU coolers through our stress tests to see which one comes out on top. Both are designed for passive cooling but can benefit from a bit of forced airflow too. How to they compare to the other 40 heatsinks we tested before? Let´s find out”
Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] Thermaltake certainly made this unit pretty and we are not arguing that it isnt, but when beauty causes it to be less effective as a working cooler that is when things begin to cross a thin red line. A cooler doesnt have to be ugly but when the chips are down, the only thing that really matters is its ability to cool your CPU. In its present iteration the DuOrb is a very good dual core cooler, and one could go as far as to say that it performs adequately when it comes to cooling stock speed quads. However, when the thermal loads start to rise this cooler quickly becomes ineffective.
Noctua NH-U12P Heatpipe CPU Cooler
Noctua has always fascinated me with their cooling solutions. They take the concept of product refinement to a new level, and often times simply tweak key areas of an existing design rather than reinventing the wheel. A perfect example of their research and development is found in the NH-U12P CPU cooler. This new product replaces their older NH-U12F model, and now features a NF-P12 cooling fan. Through the use of four heat-pipe rods configured in a U design, the NH-U12P borrows from the well-established performance record of many top-level coolers. Additionally, Noctua emphasises the complete experience beyond simply cooling the processor, and optimizes their products to operate with very low noise levels.
OCZ Vendetta 2 HPT CPU Cooler OCZTVEND2
OCZ Vendetta 2 HPT CPU Cooler OCZTVEND2
Computer hardware is an ever-evolving industry, and since Moores law only applies to an exponentially growing transistor count then there should probably be another law for cooling. In the very recent past there have been two major trends which have accelerated the performance potential of CPU cooler. That first development was the use of heat-pipes to directly contact with the CPU surface; which resulted in the Heat-pipe Direct Touch technology. The second development is by no mean a new concept, just new to our industry in specific. For many years now heatsinks have been full of right angles, but very recently companies have begun to recognize the need to disrupt smooth airflow and reduce the laminar skin effect which allows air to travel just above the solid surface. Manufacturers like OCZ have used both of these trends in their new Vendetta 2 CPU cooler. Benchmark Reviews will see how much this effects the overall performance as we test OCZTVEND2 against a large segment of competitor products.
Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler
Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] Thermaltake certainly made this unit pretty and we are not arguing that it isnt, but when beauty causes it to be less effective as a working cooler that is when things begin to cross a thin red line. A cooler doesnt have to be ugly but when the chips are down, the only thing that really matters is its ability to cool your CPU. In its present iteration the DuOrb is a very good dual core cooler, and one could go as far as to say that it performs adequately when it comes to cooling stock speed quads. However, when the thermal loads start to rise this cooler quickly becomes ineffective.
APACK ZEROtherm ZEN FZ 120 CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] “Today we will be looking at the APACK ZEROtherm ZEN FZ 120; the latest CPU heatsink and fan combination from the company. Once again, from the outside the cooler looks like many others designs that have taken over the enthusiast market for the last few years. Lets have a look and see if the ZEN FZ 120 can surprise us like the Hurricane HC92 Cu8800 VGA cooler did in our MEGA 9-Way VGA Roundup back in April. The ZEROtherm ZEN FZ 120 features a copper base and heatpipe that extends to aluminum heat dissipation fins that stand just a tad over 6 inches tall. The specifications claim that the cooler is capable of cooling up to 150 watts, making the FZ 120 an enthusiast class cooler built for overclocking or cooling Intel and AMDs flagship processors.”
Asus Triton 79 Amazing
[Frostytech.com] “As the computing industry has evolved over the years, people have begun to care more and more about what their PC looks like, as well as how it performs. But its not like what it was like several years ago, where the cool happened to be flashing neon tubes and fans that glow various colours. The tacky disco era has moved on now, its now the age of pure quality that performs well, is silent and ultimately, looks good. One of the products on the current market that boasts to do all this is the Asus Triton 79 Amazing. Now lets see how “amazing” this CPU cooler really is.”
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and Red Scorpion CPU Coolers Review
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and Red Scorpion CPU Coolers Review
[Frostytech.com] “Two HeatpipeDirectTouch CPU Coolers from Xigmatek duke it our in this review. We compare the performance of these enthusiast heatsinks to the best out there to see how they compare. Available for a budget friendly price can they deliver the cooling performance required to be at the top? Let us find out.”
ThermoLab Nano Silencer CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] ” recently looked at the ThermoLab Micro and found it to be an energy efficient processor-only cooler that was designed for small enclosures. Today we are going to look at the ThermoLab Nano, an even smaller cooler made for the same type of application; extremely small enclosures and cases. Before you start to yawn I will go ahead and say upfront that the Nano performed better than the Micro, even though it is a smaller cooler and fan. What is really attention getting is the size of the cooler and the custom applications that modders will be able to use with it.”
Coolink Chipchilla Review
[Frostytech.com] Chipset cooling has become a predominant factor in many peoples choices when purchasing coolers, and with many CPU coolers offering impressive collateral cooling for the chipset, it seems that not much more can be done to cool the sometimes inaccessible chipset. Enter Coolink, who have sent me the new ChipChilla to review. ”
OCZ Vendetta 2 CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D
OCZ Vendetta 2 CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D
[Frostytech.com] “The OCZ Vendetta2 CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. The CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan, H.D.T. technology, 3 Copper heat pipes and easy installation. See you in the following Review the Vendetta2 compared with Standard Boxed Cooling and more.”
Scythe Zipang 139MM CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] “Fortunately, the heat sink blew away most of my doubts about the product. The Zipang is shockingly well built and extremely solid. It feels like serious quality, not at all flimsy like many others in this price range. Again, the shear size of the fan speaks for itself; attached resolutely with fan clips. I ran my hand across the the six heat pipes, which connect to the main cooling fins, in not only one section, but two sections, distributed on the bottom and throughout the center (UPHC as dubbed by Scythe). In addition, the Zipang includes a thick sub-heatsink, attached to the main cooling plate directly. This reminds me of the famed, but obsolete Thermal Right XP-120, except on some serious steroids.”
Noctua NH-U12P Heatpipe CPU Cooler
Noctua has always fascinated me with their cooling solutions. They take the concept of product refinement to a new level, and often times simply tweak key areas of an existing design rather than reinventing the wheel. A perfect example of their research and development is found in the NH-U12P CPU cooler. This new product replaces their older NH-U12F model, and now features a NF-P12 cooling fan. Through the use of four heat-pipe rods configured in a U design, the NH-U12P borrows from the well-established performance record of many top-level coolers. Additionally, Noctua emphasises the complete experience beyond simply cooling the processor, and optimizes their products to operate with very low noise levels.
Passive CPU Coolers ShoutOut: CM Z600 vs Scythe Ninja CU
Passive CPU Coolers ShoutOut: CM Z600 vs Scythe Ninja CU
[Frostytech.com] “In this comparative performance test we put two 1000gr+ CPU coolers through our stress tests to see which one comes out on top. Both are designed for passive cooling but can benefit from a bit of forced airflow too. How to they compare to the other 40 heatsinks we tested before? Let´s find out”
CoolIT PURE CPU cooler
CoolIT PURE CPU cooler
[Frostytech.com] In the end the CoolIT PURE is not for everyone. Anyone who thinks just because a CPU cooling solution is water based means that monster overclocks are around the corner will be disappointed with it. However, anyone who wants to a very quiet, well mannered cooling system will be more than pleased with the PUREs cooling capabilities, even if you intend on using a hot running quad core CPU.
ThermoLab Micro Silencer CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] “Todays product comes to us form a South Korean company called ThermoLab. Even though the company has been doing business since 2003, the chances of many readers already knowing the company are slim. This is mainly due to the types of products the company has been producing until now. While most enthusiasts are looking for the largest heatsink they can fit in their system, many mainstream and server users are looking to keep their cases small. Small cases require smaller components, and believe it or not, smaller is getting to be a big deal.”
Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] “The temperatures are impressive, especially going up against the OCZ Vendetta, which performed very well in other reviews. With an ambient temperature of 25C, the DuOrb was the lowest, matching the air temperature exactly in the Idle Stock test. Even overclocked, the DuOrb kept things cooler, except for the Overclocked load test where the OCZ Vendetta 2 and the DuOrb tied. Not only did it keep the CPU cooler, but the Thermaltake DuOrb kept the surrounding area between 2C to 5C cooler than the Vendetta 2.”
Best CPU Cooler Performance - Q1 2008
Best CPU Cooler Performance - Q1 2008
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Noctua NH-U12P Heatpipe CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-U12P Heatpipe CPU Cooler
Noctua has always fascinated me with their cooling solutions. They take the concept of product refinement to a new level, and often times simply tweak key areas of an existing design rather than reinventing the wheel. A perfect example of their research and development is found in the NH-U12P CPU cooler. This new product replaces their older NH-U12F model, and now features a NF-P12 cooling fan. Through the use of four heat-pipe rods configured in a U design, the NH-U12P borrows from the well-established performance record of many top-level coolers. Additionally, Noctua emphasises the complete experience beyond simply cooling the processor, and optimizes their products to operate with very low noise levels.
Xigmatek S1283 Red Scorpion CPU Cooler Review
[Frostytech.com] “The Xigmatek S1283 Red Scorpion (Achilles) CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. The CPU Cooler with new silent LED PWM Fan, H.D.T. technology and easy installation. See you in the following Review the Red Scorpion on a Intel Dual-Core XE6800 CPU compared with Standard Boxed Cooling and more.”
Nexus XiR-3500 Copper Ed. CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] “Recently I took the Nexus XiR-2300 for a spin and found it to be a very good CPU cooler. Actually, it was the second best we have tested thus far. Today we are going to take the sibling of the XiR-2300 for a spin, the XiR-3500; an all copper cooler that uses the same design. Between testing the two Nexus coolers I wanted to find Nexus secret; how they were getting the performance out of the XiR Series with such a conventional design. After a little digging I found the secret, a technology called SkiveTek, and it is exclusive to Nexus.”