Aerocool HT-101 CPU Cooler Review

Mar 24 2004 @ 05:55AM by MikeC

Aerocool is a realtively new commer to the cooling department. Overclocker's Club reviews one of their new coolers: the HT-101.

"Aerocool is rapidly making a name for itself in the performance air cooling market. They have been very successful in the past with their use of super conductor tubes (Heatpipes). Back in January I looked at the Deep Impact DP-102, and today we will be looking at another unique super conductor tube based heatsink, the High Tower HT-101. Can Aerocool repeat the success they had with the DP-102? Read on to find out!"

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Evercool CUF-715 Copper AthlonXP Heatsink

Feb 25 2004 @ 06:42PM by MikeC

Frosty Tech reviews a copper HSF unit from Evercool.

"Looking for a little more out of your AthlonXP processor and afraid that stock AMD heatsink just isn't cutting it? Rest assured, there are hundreds of other heatsinks waiting in the wind, and the Evercool CUF-715 is just one such example. This compact Socket A copper heatsink comes with all the features you'd expect from a mainstream cooler; copper base, copper fins, good sized fan, and even a fan guard. It doesn't rank too high in the noise department, and that's always a good thing. The soldered fin design and not-so-classy shiny gold fan blades certainly make this cooler stand out, but just how well does the Evercool CUF715 perform thermally?"

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SilenX 80mm Case Fans Review

Feb 10 2004 @ 02:33PM by MikeC

Overclockers Club reviews some silent case fans out there for those seeking a quieter computering experience.

"The trend with PC cooling has changed a lot in the last year. Not long ago people thought to get good cooling you need loud fans with monstrous CFM ratings. With a new evolution of very efficient heat sinks, that?s no longer the case - you can have your cooling and overclock too. The silent PC trend is among us now and keeps getting stronger with companies like SilenX. They offer a one-stop shop for all your silent and low noise parts including heat sinks, PSU?s, hard drive coolers, and case fans. Today we will be taking a close look at their 80mm case fans, which are rated at an astounding 14 dBA."

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Evercool Extended Cooling System Review

Jan 30 2004 @ 07:15AM by MikeC

For those out there who know what a turbo timer is, then you'll appreciate what Evercool has brought to the table. Heat takes a while to dissipate, and when your fans stop working when you turn off your computer, the heat doesn't magically go away. Big Bruin takes a look at this "computer timer" from Evercool.

"When you shut down a computer, what happens to the CPU temperatures? Do the temperatures increase enough to cause damage or decrease the processor?s life? We set out to find the answer to these questions with the help of the Evercool Extended Cooling System (Model ECS-01). The Cooling System works by allowing fans to continue running for roughly five minutes after the computer has been shutdown."

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P4 Cooler Roundup

Jan 27 2004 @ 06:25AM by MikeC

Digital Daily has a P4 cooler roundup of some existing coolers as of Q4 of 2003.

"The emergence of first Prescott processors once again revealed that the problem of heat emission is increasingly hampering the rise of clock speeds. To put it right, the major problem is the increased of leakage currents, and the increased heat emission is the consequence of this phenomenon. However, that does not change the fact of the matter: everyone who buys computers in 2004 will face the need for effective cooling."

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Swiftech MCX462-V Heatsink and MCX159-R Chipset Cooler Review

Jan 27 2004 @ 06:20AM by MikeC

OCIA reviews two coolers from Swiftech, the MCX462-V processor cooler and the MCX159-R chipset cooler. Both these coolers are extremely large and impressive looking.

"Everything I have heard about the Swiftech coolers online proved to be true. The innovative design of the heatsink and clips provided for easy installation in a very tight area. If you are looking for a great heatsink cooler combination then the Swiftech MCX462-V heatsink and MCX159-R chipset cooler provide a powerful 1-2 punch combination to knock that heat out of your PC. Swiftech provides no frills packaging and state of the art performance to provide real value to their customers."

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nPowerTek TTIC NPH-2 Heatpipe Heatsink Review

Jan 19 2004 @ 02:15PM by MikeC

Frosty Tech reviews a heatpipe heatsink from nPower Tek.

"The first Thermal Transtech International Corp. heatsink we tested performed quiet admirably, and so it is with high expectations that we look upon the Socket A NPH-2 model now. The TTIC-NPH-2 heatsink is fairly unremarkable from the outside, but at the center sits a 25mm diameter copper heatpipe which gives the NPH-2 its charm. The large heatpipe stands 100mm tall, and comes in direct contact with the processor core for optimal thermal efficiency. The "heat column," or heatpipe is based around a sintered metal wick, and for it to do its job must be able to disperse that absorbed heat energy some where. For that, the nPowertek NPH-2 heatsink uses a set of 30 aluminium fins measuring roughly 70x65mm in size. The 25mm diameter heat pipe passes up through the center of each of the 0.5mm thick aluminum fins, transferring the heat energy to them in the process. A single 70mm fan provides the necessary airflow to move the heat from the fins to the surrounding environment, and hopefully keep the processor running cool."

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Gigabyte 3D CoolerPRO

Jan 14 2004 @ 12:06PM by ace

Neoseeker has a review of Gigabyte's 3D CoolerPRO up. Very unique looking heatsink utilizing heatpipe technology. Furthermore it fits on the K7, K8 and P4.

A neat feature about this cooler is that it mounts not only to Socket A CPUs but it will also work on P4s and Athlon 64's and futhermore all the clips are provided too. Switching between different CPU types is quite easy; the tool-less design of the heatsink works well and allows you to swap clips with little hassle or effort.

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Titan TTC-CU9TB/SC Copper Heatsink

Jan 13 2004 @ 02:07PM by MikeC

Frosty Tech reviews a copper heatsink from Titan.

"A common way heatsink manufacturers get the most from their investment in tooling and design is to make one particular heatsink available in different versions which are compatible with multiple processors.Titan released the TTC-CU9TB/SC in a virtually identical model for the Pentium 4, and while in that instance it performed pretty well, we'll have to wait for the results to see how the Socket A version handles the job. Given that the surface area the heatsink makes contact with is so drastically different between that of Intel and AMD processor, it's no wonder the results are so unpredictable. Typically, AthlonXP heatsinks work best with a base of no more than about 3mm thickness. This varies with the type of material used to make up the heatsink, but is generally consistent no matter what type of fins are used. Conversely, Intel Pentium 4 processors have a much larger surface area to make contact with the heatsink, and so P4 coolers generally do best with a thicker base, of say about 6-10mm."

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Jetart JAP416A Pentium 4 Heatsink Review

Jan 13 2004 @ 06:41AM by MikeC

Frosty Tech reviews a P4 cooler from Jetart.

"What makes the cut fins of Jetart's design so special is that they have all been make with a 1mm thick circular blade so that the bottom edge of each cut tapers out with a graceful curve. The reason for the curve is simple, contrary to a straight 90 degree bottom edge, the curved slope redirects the exhaust air out and away from the sides of the heatsink."

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Aerocool Case Fans Review

Jan 10 2004 @ 07:02PM by MikeC

Bjorn3D looks at a couple of fans from Aerocool.

"In this review, we will look at some of the newest offerings from newcomer Aerocool, in the way of case fans. Three of the fans have an awesome aluminum housing that not only looks very nice, but provides the fan with some added strength. The other fan reviewed is an adjustable one that performs quite nicely."

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Gigabyte 3D Cooler Pro Review

Jan 09 2004 @ 08:14AM by MikeC

Legion Hardware reviews the 3D Coler Pro from Gigabyte. Gigabyte's first trial at cooling products.

"Being the very first cooling solution to be developed by Gigabyte, the 3D Cooler-Pro certainly is an impressive product. It has been clear for a reasonably long time now that air based cooling has hit the end of the road. However, there are always new was to refine a product and Gigabyte have done just that. I see the concept of the 3D Cooler-Pro as being a quiet controlled cooler that still produces pleasing results."

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Titan TTC-D9TBCu35-R1 Copper Core Heatsink Review

Jan 07 2004 @ 06:47PM by MikeC

Frosty Tech reviews a coopper core heatsink from Titan.

""We've seen quite a flurry of activity from Titan in recent weeks, with many new mainstream heatsinks hitting the streets. The TTC-D9TBCu35-R1 breaks from this mold slightly, and offers consumers a low-noise cooling solution for mainstream PCs. The large 35mm thick 80x80mm fan produces barely a whisper of noise as it calmly exhausts air down into the many aluminum fins of the heatsink. To further improve thermal performance of this heatsink given the low amount of air being moved by the fan, Titan have imbedded a small 35mm diameter copper disc in the base of the heatsink. Copper is one of the most popular ways for heatsink manufacturers to give their cooler a little extra kick when it comes to improving thermal efficiency. Whether or not this helps the Titan TTC-D9TBcu35-R1 stand up to the other low noise heatsinks in our reference list remains to be seen, but at just 37.6 dBA, we can already tell you this heatsink is very quiet indeed."

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Scythe Kamakaze Heatsink Review

Dec 30 2003 @ 06:44PM by MikeC

BigBruin has a review out of the Scythe Kamakaze heatsink.

"Cooling remains one of the main problems encountered by today's computer society, but as time goes on the thermal solutions available have gotten better. The battle between low temperatures and low noise is one that is continually fought. A new Japanese manufacturer, Scythe, might well have found an edge in this fight with their new Kamakaze heatsink."

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Spire Whisper Rock IV Heat Sink Review

Dec 11 2003 @ 04:40PM by MikeC

Overclockers Club has taken a look at a quiet heatsink from Spire.

"Today we?ll be taking a look at one of Spire?s latest heat sinks, the WhisperRockIV. The WhisperRockIV is a silent cooling solution, for the AMD socket a platform. This cooler is targeted towards the mainstream user, looking for a silent CPU cooler. We're going to be comparing it against two other heat sinks, one tough competitor being the Coolermaster Aero 7+ heat sink. Read on to find out how the Whisper Rock stacks up."

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Swiftech MCX462-V Review

Dec 09 2003 @ 09:54PM by MikeC

ViperLair reviews a cool and silent heatsink from Swiftech.

"The results speak for themselves. The Swiftech 462-V is an excellent choice in the war against heat and noise. It seems to be too easy for a company to repackage a heat sink with a more powerful (read louder) fan these days. Swiftech took the route less traveled with this heat sink, designing a heat sink to out-cool the competition with a high CFM or a low CFM fan installed."

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Vantec Vortex Hard Drive Cooling System Review

Dec 02 2003 @ 04:58AM by MikeC

Hard drive getting to hot? Check this review out over at ViperLair.

"End of the day the temperatures even without cooling are no cause for concern but if you do have a heat problem for your hard drive then this Vortex is the only dedicated cooler I would recommend. It's the only one I have seen that actually does cool the drive."

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Asetek Waterchill Review

Nov 19 2003 @ 06:59AM by MikeC

Viperlair reviews the watercooling system from Asetek.

"The Asetek WaterChill was introduced as an alternative to their Vapochill product. Though cooling performance won't be as extreme, the price point isn't anywhere near their high-end product. Don't think that Asetek just slapped together a bunch of parts and called it a day though, as a lot of R&D went into the creation of the WaterChill to make sure it is right up there in performance compared to the competition."

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Swiftech H20-Series Cooling Kit Review

Nov 12 2003 @ 08:57PM by MikeC

IPKonfig reviews this watercooling kit from Swiftech.

"Swiftech, as most know, has a great market reputation for liquid cooling gear. It features its famous water blocks, which seem to come out every few months. So it's no surprise to see something new now from the SwiftGuys. The 8501 cooling kit offers a few enhancements, especially for the enthusiast who loves to heat up the cooling--like dual radiator hookup. This isn't your normal cooling kit from Swiftech, but the same high quality liquid cooling blocks are always supplied. We're also using this kit on the Chaintech ZNF2-159 Zenith motherboard with the cookin' AMD Athlon 64 processor. Did the kit provide for us?"

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Thermaltake EXTREME Volcano 12 HSF Review

Nov 09 2003 @ 04:09PM by MikeC

TweakTown reviews this Athlon XP cooler from Thermaltake.

"Thermaltake has been around for quite some time now and we have come to expect good things from their product line. The Volcano 12 follows in the footsteps of this lineup with great success. It manages to not only keep up with its peers, but surpass them as well."

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Nexus PHT-3600 HSF Review

Oct 30 2003 @ 11:36AM by MikeC

GruntvillE.com reviews this cooler from Nexus Technologies.

"Well, I guess the final interpretation of these results really depends on what you are looking for in cooling. If you live by the motto, ?Damn the torpedoes man, full steam ahead!? then you will probably care that the Nexus doesn?t cool quite as well as some of its current ear splitting brethren. However, the Nexus does stay very close to them in performance. The results are so close in fact, that you really have to ask yourself why not go with the quiet option? If you are not trying to squeeze out the last MHz of OCing ability from your CPU, then the Nexus should be an awesome choice."

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ThermalTake Volcano 12 AMD Cooler Review

Oct 24 2003 @ 07:47PM by MikeC

3DXtreme reviews the new cooler from Thermaltake.

"Before I get to the nitty gritty on the TT Extreme Volcano 12 I would like to explain that I really wanted to attempt to push this product by overclocking my Barton 2500+ on a BioStar M7NCD Pro Motherboard to AMD 3200+ speeds using a 200mhz front side bus and a multiplier of 11. This resulted in an overall CPU speed of 2.2Ghz and an overclock of just under 400 Mhz. Seeing that Thermaltake claims to be one of the best air cooling solutions for overclockers, lets see how well this cooler performs...."

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