FrostyTech - Best Heat Sinks & PC Cooling Reviews

"I’ve been chomping at the bit to have an opportunity to torture this latest offering. With whispers of massive headroom for overclocking, more tolerance for extreme cooling and performance to die for, it’s enough to get any tech-head excited.

For this article we will be torturing this latest offering from Intel over a variety of multi-threaded applications at pre-determined speeds as well as seeing how much further we can push the cooling before we start hitting cold bugs (most Bloomfields stopped operating around -90 to -100 degrees celcius)."

Click Source: tweaktown

[ next ] [ top ] [ bottom ]

Exploring CPU Performance in Windows Vista vs. Win 7

Thu Mar 11, 02:47:28 AM

"Stuck with an older PC that runs slow in Vista? Upgrading to Windows 7 might breath new life into that PC and extend its useful life. In this DIY Guide PCSTATS is going to compare the performance of a handful of AMD and Intel processors running under Windows Vista to Windows 7, with an eye towards answering this question; "Will upgrading to Windows 7 breath new life into older PC hardware previously sluggish under Windows Vista?"

Click Source: pcstats

Category: Beginners Guides

Intel Core i7-980X 32nm LGA-1366 Six Core CPU Gets New Heatsink

Thu Mar 11, 12:52:54 AM

Intel's Core i7-980X 32nm LGA-1366 Six Core CPU Gets new heatsink... in the tower heatpipe format.
Click Source: Intel

Scythe Setsugen GPU Cooler

Wed Mar 10, 05:13:31 PM

The Setsugen is a unique GPU cooler that uses only a single extra slot and has a slim 120mm fan next to the GPU core blowing outward through the heatsink body below. We put the Setsugen through an arduous torture test. Can this odd single-fan design tame one of the hottest cards on the market, the Radeon HD 4890?
Click Source: silentpcreview

Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review

Wed Mar 10, 04:28:31 PM

"Today we are going to test Tranquillo from Gelid, a CPU cooler with a tower design, four U-shape heatpipes, one 120-mm fan and focused on silence. This cooler has identical specs to Noctua NH-U12P, Thermaltake ISGC-300 and 3R System iCEAGE Prima Boss, which we have already tested and have performed nicely. Will Tranquillo perform well too? Check it out!"
Click Source: hardwaresecrets

CeBIT 2010 - CoolIT Vantage A.L.C

Tue Mar 09, 04:21:22 PM

"The Vantage is another liquid cooling solution from CoolIT, this time for the CPU. It utilizes wireless technology and allows you to have better control over a range of features. Check the video below!"
Click Source: vortez

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler

Tue Mar 09, 04:06:22 PM

"Heat is any CPU's worst enemy and to fight off heat you need the best CPU cooler that money can buy. Without any kind of cooling, you would fry the CPU and/or motherboard to a crisp. The Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler is one that is compatible with most CPU socket types (AMD and Intel) available today. It can use up to two cooling fans for extreme cooling but can also be used without any fans at all. Let's now see how well it performs."

Click Source: bayreviews

Xigmatek Interview with Tony Sahin

Tue Mar 09, 03:35:54 PM

"Tony Sahin, Chief Engineer at Xigmatek speaks with HardwareHeaven about all things XIGMATEK."
Click Source: hardwareheaven

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Review

Mon Mar 08, 11:49:09 PM

One of the things the 690 II Advanced has going for it is a lot of versatility. With support for mounting radiators in the top or bottom, SSD mount and an external hard drive dock the 690 II Advanced is ready for almost anything you throw at it. Cooling performance is good with the 3 stock fans and with support for up to a total of 10 you can tailor it to the level you want. Styling might be suggestive but I find the 690 II Advanced to be a great looking case and the black interior brings it all together.

Click Source: overclockersonline

Mon Mar 08, 11:29:48 PM

Scythe at CEBIT 2010

We're out here in Hannover Germany at CeBIT 2010 and we've got our day 3 coverage posted. Today we took some time to check out Silverstone, Spire, Scythe and a lot more and you can check out our coverage at the links below.
Click Source: bcchardware

HTPC-Kühler im Vergleich

Mon Mar 08, 04:03:00 PM

Home Theater Personal Computer, wer kennt sie nicht die kleinen Helferlein im multimedialen Wohnzimmer. Ein kleiner Allzweck-Rechenzwerg, welcher im Wohnzimmer nicht nur das Surfen gemütlich von der Couch ermöglicht sondern Filme, Musik, Bilder oder auch Spiele auf den heimischen Fernseher bringt. Dank der Ion-Plattform ist ein neuer Schwung in diesen Markt gekommen und es ist nun ein leichtes sich einen eigenen HTPC zusammen zu stellen. Die quälende Frage ist dann nur: Welchen Kühler soll ich bloß nehmen? In unserem kleinen Vergleich wollen wir die Auswahl etwas erleichtern und stellen euch drei Kühler vor, welche einige Gemeinsamkeiten aber auch einige Unterschiede aufweisen. Wie sich der Alpenföhn Panorama, der Scythe Ninja Mini Rev.B und der Xigmatek Durin D982 im Test schlagen, erfahrt ihr wie immer auf den folgenden Seiten.

Click Source: dexgo

Spire TherMax Eclipse II – Part# SP984B1-V2

Mon Mar 08, 03:37:51 PM

"Following up to the success of the original DT heat-pipe TherMax series, we’re proudly introducing the TherMax Eclipse II. Powered by Innovation and with awesome looks this CPU Cooler is one supreme performer. Equipped with five 8mm Direct Touch U-Shaped sintered powder heat-pipes combined with black-nickel coated stamped heat-sink fins to best preserve killer looks. The TherMax Eclipse II is ready to best cool the extreme hot 130W to 150W Micro-processors made by Intel and AMD. Universally compatible with the Intel 1156/1366/775 platforms in combination with the AMD AM3/AM2/940/939 platforms giving professionals and gamers a huge scope to utilize this impressive Diablo. Another welcome new feature are the possibility of mounting two fans simultaneously for even better cooling results. Simply installed with the included Anti-vibe rubber fan mounts installation is made tool-free and easy. This towering cooler is build to deliver the best thermal performance.

The TherMax Eclipse II CPU Cooler is compatible with the latest ATX boards based on the Intel and AMD Micro-processors sockets 775/1156/1366 for Intel and AM2/AM3/940/939 for AMD.

TherMax Eclipse II heat-sink, Two (2) BlackStar 120mm DC Fans, 8 Anti-Vibe rubber fan mounts, PCI Fan speed control unit, BlueFrost thermal interface compound, Intel universal mounting set, AMD universal mounting set, Motherboard back-plate, User installation manual, Warranty registration card.

The TherMax Eclipse II is now available from our factory in Shenzhen, China. Distribution through Spire branch offices locations will commence half March 2010. MSRP USD 52.99 / EURO 38.95."

Click Source: spire-corp

Thermaltake Contac 29 Direct Touch CPU Cooler Review

Mon Mar 08, 03:27:10 PM

"Today I'll be showing you Thermaltake's Contac 29 CPU Cooler which combines performance and silence in a heatpipe tower package. Priced at $36.99 plus shipping the Contac 29 sits around what I'd consider to be the mid-range price bracket. The Contac 29 is equipped with three 8mm heatpipes that make direct contact with the integrated heatspreader included in modern processors. Bundled with the heatsink is a 120mm by 120mm by 25mm fan that keeps the heatsink cool while running incredibly quiet..."

Click Source: legitreviews

Heatsink Advice: What is the Best sub-92mm Tall AMD Heatsink?

Sun Mar 07, 06:45:27 PM

Question: Austin asks; "I was wondering if you all have ever tested the stock AMD cooler provided with processor's such as the AMD Phenom II 955? I'm trying to find the specs (width, height, depth) so I can figure out how much bigger I can go for my small slim case. I've tried measuring with a tape measure and I know the depth is 92mm but that is all I can tell."

Answer: The AMD Phenom II 955 BE is a 125W chip so you want a fairly powerful heatsink. The dimensions of the OEM heatsink (AVC AV-Z7UH40Q001) aren't really the deciding factor, you're limited by the internal dimensions of your slim case, provided there is enough space around the margins of the heatsink so it can comfortably intake and exhaust air.

In other words, any socket AMD heatsink that fits inside the case and is designed for 125W CPU Thermal Design Power (TDP) will be fine. Many low profile heatsinks are made for 85W TDP or 65W TDP, which means they will not properly cool that chip. Looking at the best Low Profile AMD heatsinks (sub-92mm tall) tested on Frostytech, it breaks down like this:

AVC Z7U7414001 - 17.0C (rise over ambient temperature)
Coolermaster GeminII S - 18.3C
Zalman CNPS8700 LED - 19.5C
Thermaltake Venus 12 - 21.7C
CoolJag SFO-Q - 22.2C
Cooljag SFO-H - 23.6C
AVC Z7U3301 - 24.6C
Zalman CNPS7500-Cu LED - 25.0C
Coolage Frozen Orb 2924HDC - 25.3C
Thermaltake DuOrb - 25.6C
OCZ Tempest - 26.0C
Scythe Big Shuriken - 26.2C

All are under 92mm tall, but several may be too wide for slim PC cases (see the individual reviews on Frostytech for details and noise figures). Basically, the stock AMD heatsink is likely the best performing option where this height limitation is considered. The Scythe Big Shuriken is the quietest of the bunch (39.6 dBA).

Arctic Cooling ARCTIC F12 Pro TC Case Fan Review

Fri Mar 05, 09:25:28 PM

“As a single functioned object, the humble case fan has to achieve a fine balance between airflow and noise emissions. The perfect ratio is not only difficult to reach but also varies with the specific user group: silent enthusiasts will require lower fan speeds so less noise is produced whereas the hardcore gamer will want as much cooling potential as possible. Arctic Cooling, the thermal solutions company founded in 2001, are well aware of this fine tuning between performance and noise outputs; indeed their F12 Pro TC (Temperature Controlled) fans use accurate temperature detection to control the fan speed more effectively in order to reduce noise levels at lower temperatures. Let’s take a closer look at the ARCTIC F12 Pro TC case fan…”

Click Source: verdisreviews

Noctua NH-D14 and C12P-SE14 CPU Coolers

Fri Mar 05, 09:10:28 PM

"While many companies during the recession decided to diversify their business to stay afloat, one company that decided to stick with what they do best, make coolers; that company was Noctua. Hailing from the only country in the world with their own "Fan Comission" that works tirelessly to produce simply better fan, Austria, Noctua have a pair of giant coolers that are designed to chill the hottest of chips. Let's see how they do."

Click Source: xsreviews

Intel Socket 1567 Xeon Nehalem-EX

Fri Mar 05, 02:59:22 PM

Pictured is a quad-CPU Intel Xeon platform, using a newish LGA1567 (socket 1567) format called the Nehalem-EX. Anyone know the distance between the two heatsink screw retention posts or CPU integrated heatspreader (IHS) dimensions? Drop Frostytech a line if you do. And the chip itself.
Click Source: hardwareboard

Thermalright Venomous X CPU Cooler - Worst Heatsink Ever?

Fri Mar 05, 02:22:33 PM

... or is it? Read the review and decide yourself.
"Thermalright needs no introduction in the cooling segment but since they are a new arrival on Vortez, it is important to look at what made Thermalright such a significant player when it comes to cooling performance and why they were/are considered the Kings of this competitive market. Thermalright can be considered pioneers in developing large tower coolers, dating back to the 2002, when they entered the business, as CPUs became progressively more powerful and generating more heat. Thermalright's solutions were the answers to the growing need of performance coolers. It wasn't long before they struck a chord in the enthusiast market, delivering outstanding cooling performance using innovative heat pipes and large heatsink designs.

The Ultima 90, which was soon succeeded by the Thermalright Ultra Extreme marked the brand's dominance and lead over alternative solutions. Many tried to imitate them but most failed, hence why we still see the Thermalright Ultra Extreme being such a popular choice even to this day. Did I mention it was released three years ago? However, this was no reason for Thermalright to rest on its laurels, with brands such as Noctua, Tuniq, Prolimatech etc developing new and more efficient heatsinks. So today we have with us the next iteration of Thermalright's flagship CPU cooler, the Venomous X. As the name instigates, we better be prepared for some striking results."

Click Source: vortez

Coolermaster Hyper 101 CPU Cooler

Wed Mar 03, 06:24:17 PM

"Coolermaster produce a lot of different products, from massively high end cases to low end budget coolers; and that's what we're looking at today. A little fella' called the Coolermaster Hyper 101. The name looks to fit well, but does it perform when under pressure? That's what we're here to find out."
Click Source: xsreviews

XtremeGear HP-1216B CPU Cooler

Tue Mar 02, 06:01:34 AM

“The XtremeGear HP-1216B is features HDT technology and some nice aesthetics, but most significantly it can be found for about $30 USD. That certainly caught our attention here and we jumped at the chance to take a closer look at this cooler. So what does $30 get you these days? How well does the XtremeGear HP-1216B cool a highly overclocked CPU? Let's find out.”
Click Source: pureoverclock

Thermaltake SpinQ VT Heatsink Review

Tue Mar 02, 04:58:55 AM

"Thermaltake's SpinQ VT heatsink stands 162mm tall and is made from nickel plated aluminum fins soldered over six copper heatpipes, which are really three heatpipes doubled over into a U-shape. Each aluminum fin has a shape that resembles a chain sprocket from a bicycle, but each of the ~50 fins is sequentially rotated 6mm before being threaded over the copper heatpipes. This creates the eleven-sided shape that resembles a drill bit on steroids. "

Thermaltake Silent 1156 Heatsink Review

Tue Mar 02, 04:46:34 AM

Our heatsink tests are designed to look at cooling capacity at two different heat levels. The difference between the two determines how well a cooler can handle the different heat loads. The ThermalTake Silent 1156 did an excellent job in our tests by easily outperforming the stock 1156 cooler and proving it could handle a minor overclock up to 3.2Ghz.
Click Source: ninjalane

Corsair Air Series A70 and A50 High-Performance CPU Coolers

Tue Mar 02, 04:00:12 AM

Click Source: corsairmemory

Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, announces the Corsair Cooling™ Air Series A70 and A50 high-performance CPU coolers, the newest additions to Corsair’s award-winning range of cooling solutions.

The Corsair Cooling Air Series A70 has been designed to offer exceptional cooling performance for enthusiasts who demand state-of-the-art CPU temperature management. The Air Series A70 is a great choice for enthusiasts looking to squeeze every last megahertz of performance out of their high-end Intel® and AMD™ processors, without sacrificing low noise levels.

The Corsair Cooling Air Series A50 is ideal for PC builders and hobbyists who want to upgrade from the stock Intel and AMD coolers. The Air Series A50 delivers significantly lower CPU temperatures than stock coolers, resulting in a cooler, quieter, and more reliable PC, with increased overclocking headroom.

“The Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 brought a new level of performance, design, expertise, and ease of installation to the CPU cooling market. Our all–new Air Series was designed with the same goals in mind.” said Jim Carlton, VP of Marketing for Corsair. “The Air Series A50 and A70 expand our CPU cooling line with class-leading performance that satisfies not only extreme performance enthusiasts, but anyone who understands that improved CPU cooling provides additional performance and stability, as well as enhanced protection from the damage heat can cause to their CPU.”

The Air Series A70 utilizes four direct-contact 8mm copper heat pipes, integrated into a highly-polished aluminum base placed directly on the CPU for maximum heat dissipation. Two dual-speed 120mm fans, arranged in a “Push-Pull” configuration, are attached to the all-aluminum cooling fin assembly with noise- and vibration-reducing rubber mounts. The result is superior cooling performance with minimal fan noise.

The Corsair Cooling Air Series A50 employs a compact design with three 8mm heat pipes integrated into a base placed in direct contact with the CPU. The A50 uses a single 120mm cooling fan with rubber mounts to reduce noise and vibration.

Both the Air Series A70 and Air Series A50 are compatible with all current CPU socket designs, including Intel LGA775, LGA1156, and LGA1366, and AMD Socket AM2 and Socket AM3.

The Air Series A70 and A50 are supplied with a Two Year limited warranty, and are backed up by Corsair’s legendary customer service and technical support.

OCZ Gladiator Max CPU Cooler Review

Mon Mar 01, 08:21:11 PM

was impressed with the Gladiator Max's performance. While not being the #1 victor, it wasn't far behind, and was without a doubt standing far above any of those it defeated. The performance could still be increased by using a high performance thermal paste, so that is definitely something to keep in mind if you're looking to squeeze a little more juice out of it.
Click Source: overclockersonline

Noctua NF-S12B FLX Cooling Fan Review

Mon Mar 01, 07:51:11 PM

Generally I'm a big fan of international products. My favorite band is from Finland, my favorite television personality is from Scotland, and my favorite actor is from England. It seems that things made in the USA these days don't really last as long as they used to. Of course, if Toyota keeps things up the way they have been, no one will buy import again. But when it comes to air movement, Noctua has more than set the standard for why we should buy from overseas. The Austria-based company has released their successor to the original S12 (read our review here), calling it the NF-S12B. Noctua is well known in the market today for their exceptionally quiet fans. I personally have one of their heatsinks and three of their case fans in my PC at this very moment, aside from the one I'll be putting in there to test today. While I'm still not the biggest fan of the colors they choose to use, I'll refrain from commenting too much on that aspect in this particular review.

Click Source: ocmodshop

EVERCOOL Thermal Corp has introduced its Cross Flow System Cooler

Mon Mar 01, 06:13:53 PM

"To be the solver to deal with the computer over heat problem, EVERCOOL not only pays attention on computer cooling performance, but keeps adding classic and aesthetic into product design to make the coolers have attractive appearance. For system cooling, EVERCOOL is going to launch Cross Flow System Cooler with classic look in the end of 2009. It is compatible with 5.25 Driver Bay. Its design is like a turbine to inhale outside air into case, and increases the air convection to effectively cool. In addition, adjustable speed is a convenient design for users; according to needs, they can adjust the wind speed, and the maximum of air flow is 100CFM. Moreover, the easy installation makes users install quickly and easily."

Click Source: evercool

TITAN, Skalli - Universal CPU cooler Review

Mon Mar 01, 04:49:19 PM

At £25, and performance not a world away from a cooler nearly twice that cost, it will make a great cooler for someone whose case is too small to fit a larger cooler, with decent performance for all but those who will break the 130W limit with heavy overclocking."
Click Source: xtremecomputing

Scythe Grand Kama Cross SCKC-2000 Heatsink Review

Mon Mar 01, 04:11:06 PM

"In this review Frostytech is testing Scythe's Grand Kama Cross heatsink, the supped-up successor to the Kama Cross. This time around Scythe have sized it up by selecting a 140mm PWM fan that spins at 500-1300RPM, instead of the standard 120mm size. The Grand Kama Cross is a quiet all-around heatsink, at most producing 45.9 dBA noise and at best a nearly inaudible 29.8 dBA in our real-world tests."

Thermalright Venomous X CPU Cooler Review

Mon Mar 01, 04:00:00 PM

"Thermalright has released yet another quality high performance cooler. The all new patented multiple support pressure vault bracket system was fairly easy to use and it allows users to add pressure to the bracket system (40~70 lbs.). Not only did this help secure the cooler to the board better, but we clearly had a more efficient mounting that improved cooling performance. Is it good enough to be the new king of the hill? With our testing I'm going have to say no. In most cases it is close to the Noctua NH-D14, but still ever so slightly behind at the 70lbs mount setting. With the mounting tension decreased down to 40lbs it was noticeably behind..."

Click Source: legitreviews

XSPC 5870 Razor GPU Water Block

Fri Feb 26, 11:20:16 PM

“The XSPC Razor 5870 full cover GPU water block is very sleek and slim, designed to keep your lighting fast Radeon HD5870 graphics card cool as a cucumber. Temperatures are improved but so is overclocking potential so let's find out just how well the 5870 Razor performs.”
Click Source: pureoverclock

Fri Feb 26, 09:50:16 PM

Noctua NH-D14

Their latest heatsink, NH-D14, is designed for the enthusiasts, as it incorporates 2 large heatsinks and two 120mm fans. Noctua has been kind enough to send Bjorn3D a sample to review. We intent to put this heatsink in direct comparison against one of our favorites, Prolimatech's Megahalem, to see whichever comes out on top as the clear winner. Let's find out shall we.
Click Source: bjorn3d

large chucks of aluminum and copper from Zalman

Fri Feb 26, 06:50:16 PM

"The actual performance numbers we saw from the CNPS10X Flex were absolutely outstanding and we recommend adding the second 120mm fan for a decent decrease in CPU temps under idle and load conditions. If you can live without using your first DIMM slot, we recommend using the dual-fan configuration for added performance -- especially for overclockers and hardcore enthusiasts."
Click Source: pcper

Silencing and Cooling Systems for Hard Disk Drives

Thu Feb 25, 12:29:33 PM

Today we are going to talk about six solutions for cooling 3.5-inch hard disk drives. We will check the cooling efficiency and acoustic performance of products from GlacialTech, Scythe, Tuniq, Xilence and A.C.Ryan.
Click Source: xbitlabs

Category: Hard Drives

Thermalright VRM R3 und R4, special coolers

Thu Feb 25, 12:02:00 PM

Many of the alternative cooling solutions HT4U.net tested recently for the Radeon HD 5800 lacked proper cooling of the voltage regulator section on the graphics boards. Thermalright tries to do better with the VRM R3 and R4.
Click Source: ht4u

Noctua NH-U9B SE2 CPU Cooler

Wed Feb 24, 06:59:46 PM

" The NH-U9B SE2 includes Noctua’s SecuFirm2 multisocket mounting system which allows this cooler to work with numerous socket configurations including: LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775, AM2, AM2+ and AM3. Noctua built this CPU cooler around their highly regarded NH-U9 series of compact coolers. They also provide two 92mm NF-B9 fans with included Low-Noise and Ultra-Low-Noise-Adaptors. According to Noctua the two fans are designed to work best in a push-pull arrangement. Plus Noctua warranties this cooler for six years. "

Click Source: dragonsteelmods

XtremeGear HP-1216B Heatsink Review

Wed Feb 24, 06:53:01 PM

"The XtremeGear HP-1216B heatsink utilizes a dimpled surface texture on its raw aluminum fins as well, and quite amazingly retails for $29! Standing 153mm tall, the HP-1216B heatsink is equipped with a single no-name 120mm fan that rotates at 2000-1000RPM and is illuminated by four blue LEDs. At full speed it's moderately audible, and at the slowest speed you'll get good performance a nearly silent levels. "

Wed Feb 24, 06:45:48 PM

Thermaltake SpinQ VT

"The Spin Q VT from Thermaltake has a lot going for it; it's good looking, has a manual fan speed control, ease of installation, comparable performance and a unique design. While it did not deliver the best performance out of the comparison heatsinks, it does offer performance on par with some of the other coolers on the market."
Click Source: overclockersclub

Spire TherMax II Cooler Review

Wed Feb 24, 06:45:22 PM

"Although the Spire TherMax II does set out on the right course and follows the basic tower cooler construction, there are some design problems that are hindering the performance when compared to other products on the market today. Now with that being said, this in no way is a bad cooler. In fact, is is a very good option to consider if you are replacing a stock Intel heatsink and for the price, it isn't a bad deal."

Click Source: tweaknews

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme CPU Cooler

Wed Feb 24, 06:42:07 PM

"This time we tested a CPU cooler from Tuniq, Tower 120 Extreme. This cooler has a tower design with five U-shaped heatpipes and with its fan installed inside the heatsink. Will it show a good performance? Check it out!"
Click Source: hardwaresecrets

Nexus VCT-9000 Heatsink Released

Wed Feb 24, 06:31:53 PM

"The Nexus VCT-9000 cooler combines exposed heat pipes directly on the CPU core, SkiveTek and 3 types of ultra-thin fins with a real silent PWM controlled 12cm fan at a 25 degree angle. The 120mm fan is PWM controlled and the speed varies between an utterly low 500 and 1600 RPM creating the lowest possible noise-output. Further more the fan is fitted with for blue LED's. The 5 heatpipes - one of 8mm and four of 6mm diameter - are fitted using the advanced Heatpipe-On-Core technology.

The Nexus VCT-9000 has 3 different aluminium fins. The bottom section of the fins has a characteristic V-shape. This V-shape allows the air flow generated by the 12cm fan to reach the target area on top of the CPU core for effective cooling. When you compare this solution with side-blowing cpu coolers in the market you notice that this area is not touched by the airflow of most of these models. A clear advantage for the VCT-9000 compared to side-blowers.

Heatpipe technology is the most effective way to quickly transport heat from one side to another. By placing the heatpipes directly on the core of the CPU you make use of this benefit in the most effective way. Heat is absorbed directly from the CPU core. Many coolers in the market have a baseplate on which the heatpipes are positions. Then there is a baseplate between the heatpipes and the CPU core. This inevitably causes loss of disipation and loss of performance."

Click Source: nexustek

OCZ Hydro Pulse 800 L/h Pump

Wed Feb 24, 04:03:00 PM

Liquid cooling never really comes out to be cheap, and if it does you are probably picking bad components. Today we have what can be considered a mid-range pump. This is plenty if you are running just the CPU in your loop, or maybe a single graphics card. This pump is also competitively priced, which puts it in the same price range as some 500 L/h pumps. This is certainly great news for someone looking for good deal on a pump. Lets take a look at how it performs!

Click Source: bjorn3d

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler

Tue Feb 23, 09:03:00 AM

"Today's review item is the Cooler Master Hyper TX3. Unlike many of the coolers you're used to seeing reviewed here at OCIA.net, the Hyper TX3 is not designed for high-end processors, nor is it geared towards overclockers. Indeed, the TX3 is Cooler Master's latest mainstream cooling solution, compatible with i5 and below, as well as Phenom II and below."
Click Source: ocia

Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler

Tue Feb 23, 09:02:00 AM

"Nowadays CPU coolers come in every imaginable size and shape. While some still retain the same basic format, many now sport heatpipes and exotic coatings, even the processor OEM coolers. And some are just downright strange looking, like the Thermaltake SpinQ. The SpinQ VT is slightly different from the original SpinQ in that it tilts the cylinder vertical. The number and dimensions of the fins remain the same, as does the 80mm centrifugal fan, other than LED color. And despite Thermaltake's advertised spec that the fins are now copper as well, the SpinQ VT weighs in at almost 175g less than the SpinQ."

Click Source: ocia

PC Cooler Heatsink Factory Tour

Mon Feb 22, 01:50:57 AM

These shots from PC Cooler'sChinese factory are a couple years old, but it's interesting to see the Zalman-flower-type-heatsink-knockoffs of that time being punched out by hand presses and assembled together one at a time by cotton-gloved employees. Best picture of the bunch has to be setting fin spacing with a dull meat cleaver! Photo's via John Gerow's Blog.
Click Source: jongerow

Zalman CNPS10X Performa Heatsink Review

Sun Feb 21, 10:59:34 PM

"Zalman's CNPS10X Performa heatsink is standard in most other respects, especially to anyone familiar with the CNPS10X-series. It's equipped with a 120mm PWM fan that ranges in speed from 900RPM to 1350RPM with the RC24P PWM-resistor attached, 2000RPM under full power. The 153mm tall CNPS10X Performa weighs in at 748 grams and installs onto Intel socket 775/1156 and 1366 processors. AMD CPU support is equally broad - socket 754/939/940 right through to socket AM2/AM2+/AM3 chips."

Corsair Hydro Series H50 Water Cooling System Review

Fri Feb 19, 04:42:07 PM

The Corsair Hydro Series H50 water-cooling system is a great CPU cooler, with temperature differences of up to 20C during testing. The unit is self-contained meaning there is no need to fill a reservoir with coolant during operation of the system as many liquid cooling solutions on the market require. Corsair is best known as a memory company but the Hydro Series H50 CPU cooler does the job and does it well. The unit is available online for around $70, making it a worthy addition to any computer system as it supports the latest and greatest CPU Sockets, making it a great choice for everyone. If you want to liquid cool a system, do not have a lot of money or experience with installation, then the Corsair H50 is a great choice of product.

Click Source: motherboards

Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review

Thu Feb 18, 05:48:25 PM

Category: CPU / Processors

"Gelid has a worthy product in the Tranquillo, especially for a relatively new company. The Tranquillo easily bests the performance of the OEM cooler while being noticeably quieter, even at full speed. The design doesn't provide any board-cooling options though, but is relatively easy to install."
Click Source: tweaknews

Coolink Corator DS CPU Cooler Review

Thu Feb 18, 01:17:26 PM

"Many believe that the air cooling market is stagnating and that we have reached the peak of what we can achieve with the tower heatsink design. But over the last few months, if we have learnt anything from manufacturers, it's that innovation is the driving force to make any break through and the last few weeks have certainly showed that the market is still alive and going strong. Back in November, we saw the release of the Noctua NH-D14, and before hand, Prolimatech and Corsair managed to successfully intimidate leading manufacturers such as Noctua and Thermalright. Today, Coolink are attempting to do the same thing and with their years of experience, they hope to deliver excellent performance to the mass market.

Click Source: vortez

Zalman CNPS9900 NT Heatsink

Thu Feb 18, 01:16:03 PM

The CNPS9900 NT is the most recent update to the 9900 series of CPU coolers from Zalman. It features a shiny dark grey look with a sweet green LED fan and a silent adapter. Even with the low noise level the cooler manages to impress at many levels.
Click Source: techpowerup

Category: Video Cards

CoolerMaster Sniper Black Edition Review

Wed Feb 17, 05:16:24 PM

Cooler Master has taken an already excellent case in the CM Storm Sniper and improved upon it in the Black Edition. The case adds support for 2.5” SSD drives, an all black interior to the Sniper case. The design is excellent with military style design and it actually looks like it has crosshairs for a sniper scope. The case is not available on Newegg yet but the earlier version cost $129.99, making it a bit pricey but worth it due to the features and the workmanship Cooler Master brings to the table with this case. This new Sniper Black Edition is a Hot Product for those wanting a quality made case that has style and the room to fit all their components.

Click Source: motherboards

Category: Cases

Cooler Master Excalibur 120mm Fan Review

Wed Feb 17, 05:15:43 PM

The Cooler Master Excalibur 120mm Fan arrived Technic3D. The new Fan with ~30 dB(A), 2.000 rpm, 85,6 m³/h and many more for your Case or CPU Heatsink can you see in the following Review on Technic3D."
Click Source: technic3d

Thermalright VenomousX CPU Cooler Review

Wed Feb 17, 05:14:58 PM

"The Thermalright Venomous X Heatsink arrived Technic3D. It is compatibility with Intel Core i5 (LGA 1156), Core i7 (LGA 1366) and LGA775 (AMD optional). We have check the Thermalright with two 120mm Fans and one 120mm Fan. See you in the following Review the Venomous X compared with many other Cooler on a Intel Core i7 920."
Click Source: technic3d

Zalman CNPS10X Quiet Heatsink Review

Wed Feb 17, 02:02:44 AM

Zalman's CNPS10X Quiet heatsink is equipped with a 120mm fan that ranges in speed from 1400RPM to 700RPM, which in real world terms means that noise levels are moderate to whisper quiet. As a low noise heatsink the CNPS10X Quiet maintains good thermal levels on Frosty's AMD/Intel test platforms, and at full tilt it qualifies as a performance heatsink.
Click Source: frostytech

Titan Skalli TTC-NC05TZ/NPW (RB) CPU Cooler Review

Tue Feb 16, 04:00:00 PM

“Today, I will be looking at a cooler from a company I previously haven’t experienced, the Titan Skalli. Titan Technology Ltd. has been around for over 20 years, founded in Taiwan in 1989 under the name “Sogic Computer Co”, but only recently have they entered the serious enthusiast market. The Skalli is a small-footprint dual heatpipe cooler with a non-standard 100mm fan. Will the Skalli keep my i7 870 nice and cool? Read on to see!

Click Source: thinkcomputers

Noctua NH-U9B SE2 cooler

Tue Feb 16, 09:02:00 AM

“The NH-U9B SE2 continues the legacy of Noctua's classic NH-U9 series of compact premium coolers, which have received more than 100 awards and recommendations from the international press. The new SE2 version lends itself to use in quiet HTPCs or smaller cases and adds support for LGA1156 as well as LGA1366 via the latest SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system. We have tested the cooler with a Core i7 860 system…”

Click Source: hardwareoverclock