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 isn’t, 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 doesn’t 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.

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