Reeven Hans RC-1205 Heatsink

heatsink specsheet manufacturer: reeven model no.: hans (rc-1205) materials: aluminum fins, copper heatpipes, copper base plate fan mfg: reeven rm1225s15b-p fan spec: 1500-300rpm, 12v, 0.25a fan dim: 25x120x120mm fan rating: 75-82cfm heatsink & fan dim: 151x125x80mm weight: 710grams includes: multi-socket mounting hardware, thermal compound, instructions Compatible with Sockets: AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2 Intel: LGA2011-3/2011/1366/115x/775 Est. Pricing: $35USD ($35CDN)

There is nothing particularly remarkable with the Reeven Hans (RC-1205) heatsink's design, but curiously, that always makes for an interesting review since we can't anticipate how such coolers perform on the synthetic thermal test platforms.

I'm not entirely sure if this heatsink was a pre-production model or not as Reeven did experience initial delays in getting the units to us for review, but you'll notice in the photo above there appears to be clear solid at the joint between the aluminum cap and nickel plated copper base plate/heatpipes. I suppose this could be flux residue, or the heatpipes were soldered to the copper base and adhesive used to mount the aluminum cap which supports the mounting bracket. Without deconstructing the heatsink it's not possible for us to say one way or the other.

A rear motherboard support plate needs to go behind the motherboard, so be prepared to pull the side off your computer case to install this CPU cooler. A fulcrum applies mounting pressure to the base of the heatsink to (ideally) apply an equal level of force. Beyond the mounting hardware, Reeve include a pack of grey thermal grease.

FrostyTech's Test Methodologies are outlined in detail here if you care to know what equipment is used, and the parameters under which the tests are conducted. Now let's move forward and take a closer look at this heatsink, its acoustic characteristics, and of course its performance in the thermal tests!