Best CPU Cooler Performance - Q2 2008
Best CPU Cooler Performance - Q2 2008
After publishing the first quarterly comparison article of the series, our methodology was adjusted to include test results with both reference and performance cooling fans. A follow-up article comparing the Vendetta 2 vs TRUE vs HDT-S1283 (index.php?option=com_content task=view
Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler Review
[Frostytech.com] The Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler provides more than just CPU cooling. The dual fan design cools the entirety of the upper portion of the motherboard in addition to the CPU. The DuOrb includes double-sided radiant heatpipes disperse the heat through the extensive number of fins surround each fan. The mirror coated copper base provides even better heat dissipation between the contact surface and the CPU over other CPU coolers. Read on further for the full review.
Thermaltake V1 CL-P0401 CPU Cooler Review
Thermalright TRUE Black 120 CPU cooler
Thermalright TRUE Black 120 CPU cooler
[Frostytech.com] As with all things, CPU cooling solutions have a “circle of life” and today we will be looking at the continuation of the TRUE line with the “TRUE Black 120″. This cooler is not a major refinement upon the TRUE line as it is the same design as the regular TRUE, but it is more of a Special Edition than an actual successor. This all-black model is all about looks by taking the striking design of the TRUE and making it bark at the moon.
Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler Review
Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler Review
[Frostytech.com] The Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler provides more than just CPU cooling. The dual fan design cools the entirety of the upper portion of the motherboard in addition to the CPU. The DuOrb includes double-sided radiant heatpipes disperse the heat through the extensive number of fins surround each fan. The mirror coated copper base provides even better heat dissipation between the contact surface and the CPU over other CPU coolers. Read on further for the full review.
Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler will not fit most PC Cases!
Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler will not fit most PC Cases!
Maybe it was just a picture, but the above pic does make it seem like the Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler is too big to fit in most PC cases. As you can see, the CPU cooler actually fits well inside a PC case while the cooling metal fins are designed right next to your power supply […]
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.
APACK ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 Premium
APACK ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 Premium
[Frostytech.com] “Even though ZEROtherm doesnt have a long history of enthusiast products, their quality has impressed me thus far. The Hurricane HC92 won an award in our Mega 9-way VGA cooler roundup back in April. And their latest product, the ZEN FZ 120 proved to be a great performer with the added benefit of costing less than enthusiast CPU coolers. Today we will be looking at ZEROtherms flagship cooler; the Nirvana NV120 Premium. The Nirvana has a small price premium over the ZEN; around 10 Dollars here in the States. Newegg currently lists the ZEN with a 10 Dollar mail-in rebate which negates the price difference. It will be interesting to see if and how much better the Premium cooler performs compared to the newer ZEN 120 that we reviewed last month.”
Back in black - the True Black 120
[Frostytech.com] “The True Black 120 CPU cooler features a solid copper base, six U-shaped heat pipes and a large aluminum fin array. Although there are physically just six heat pipes, the U-shape configuration results in six evaporator sections (where the heat pipes contact the base and absorb heat from the CPU) and twelve condenser sections (where heat is dissipated into the aluminum fins). As we will see later, this results in a very efficient heat transfer arrangement!”
XIGMATEK Achilles S1284 and ZEROtherm ZEN FZ120
XIGMATEK Achilles S1284 and ZEROtherm ZEN FZ120
[Frostytech.com] Two New CPU Coolers in Summer Heat. We would like to introduce to you two new coolers from well-known manufacturers that will be of great help in the summer heat, especially if you are going to undertake some risky overclocking experiments.
Zaward Gyre (ZJ010) CPU heatpipe cooler Review
Zaward Gyre (ZJ010) CPU heatpipe cooler Review
[Frostytech.com] “Today I am going to be looking at a product from a company that, until fairly recently, I knew very little about. That company is Zaward and they are best know for their cooling products so it may come of no surprise that the product in question is the Zaward Gyre ZCJ010 cpu cooler. A “gyre” is a vortex so I am hoping for some decent results.”
Thermalright TRUE Black 120 CPU cooler
[Frostytech.com] As with all things, CPU cooling solutions have a “circle of life” and today we will be looking at the continuation of the TRUE line with the “TRUE Black 120″. This cooler is not a major refinement upon the TRUE line as it is the same design as the regular TRUE, but it is more of a Special Edition than an actual successor. This all-black model is all about looks by taking the striking design of the TRUE and making it bark at the moon.
Gigabyte G-Power 2 Pro Cooler
Gigabyte G-Power 2 Pro Cooler
Gigabyte re-enters the after market CPU cooler race with the G-Power 2 Pro heatsink. Promising silent operation combined with high thermal performance, can the G-Power deliver more than a bucket load of chrome? Read on to find out!
Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler will not fit most PC Cases!
Maybe it was just a picture, but the above pic does make it seem like the Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler is too big to fit in most PC cases. As you can see, the CPU cooler actually fits well inside a PC case while the cooling metal fins are designed right next to your power supply […]
Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] In this review we will try to find out if the Tuniq Tower 120, the version without the 120mm cooler with LEDs, is indeed very efficient in even the worst conditions, like summer heat and pretty small case.
Nexus LXM-8200 CPU Cooler
Nexus LXM-8200 CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] CPU Coolers nowadays are becoming more and more silent. However, what normally comes with silence is a drop in performance. This has made enthusiasts try to find their own, personal, perfect balance- either for silence or performance. At Tech-Reviews today, we have a Nexus LXM-8200 for review, a cooler boasting noise levels of 17dBA. Is it the perfect balance?
APACK ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 Premium
[Frostytech.com] “Even though ZEROtherm doesnt have a long history of enthusiast products, their quality has impressed me thus far. The Hurricane HC92 won an award in our Mega 9-way VGA cooler roundup back in April. And their latest product, the ZEN FZ 120 proved to be a great performer with the added benefit of costing less than enthusiast CPU coolers. Today we will be looking at ZEROtherms flagship cooler; the Nirvana NV120 Premium. The Nirvana has a small price premium over the ZEN; around 10 Dollars here in the States. Newegg currently lists the ZEN with a 10 Dollar mail-in rebate which negates the price difference. It will be interesting to see if and how much better the Premium cooler performs compared to the newer ZEN 120 that we reviewed last month.”
Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] In this review we will try to find out if the Tuniq Tower 120, the version without the 120mm cooler with LEDs, is indeed very efficient in even the worst conditions, like summer heat and pretty small case.
Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler
Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler
[Frostytech.com] In this review we will try to find out if the Tuniq Tower 120, the version without the 120mm cooler with LEDs, is indeed very efficient in even the worst conditions, like summer heat and pretty small case.
Best CPU Cooler Performance - Q2 2008
After publishing the first quarterly comparison article of the series, our methodology was adjusted to include test results with both reference and performance cooling fans. A follow-up article comparing the Vendetta 2 vs TRUE vs HDT-S1283 (index.php?option=com_content task=view