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July 25, 2010 by Lawrence Lee
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Product
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Gelid Slim Silence AM2
1U CPU Cooler |
Prolimatech Samuel 17
Low Profile CPU Cooler |
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Manufacturer
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Gelid
Solutions |
Prolimatech |
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Street Price
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~US$20 |
~US$50 |
In an era where the hardware in PCs is outpacing the demands of the applications
used by most end-users, the trend toward smaller, less clunky computers is on
the rise. When it comes to DIY computers, the hip build of the moment is the
slim and compact mini-ITX rig. Whether your intention is to build a powerhouse
LAN party box, a sleek home theater PC, or simply a general use machine that
isn't a gigantic eyesore, if you appreciate quiet PCs, you may run into a common
problem: cooling a reasonably fast processor is difficult in a cramped space.
While slim short cases have plenty of appeal, they are by definition, short
on space; the massive heatpipe cooler you would ordinarily install in a tower
are out of the question. CPU heatsink clearance is the main obstacle to be overcome,
whether limited by the case ceiling itself or another component hanging over
the CPU socket area. Whatever the case, you have to make the most of the space
provided, which is where low profile coolers like the Gelid Slim Silence and
Prolimatech Samuel 17 come into play.
Gelid Slim Silence AM2
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Gelid Slim Silence AM2 box.
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First we start with the Gelid Slim Silence, a 1U compatible cooler with a height
of only 28 mm. Its dimensions also rigidly conform to that of the CPU socket,
in this case AM2/AM3 (a LGA775 model is also available) for maximum compatibility.
It is the lowest common denominator so to speak - it will fit in anything. Given
its size, CPU support is limited to 65W — for AMD processors this means
Athlon II X2s and the energy efficient variants of the Athlon/Phenom II X3 and
X4 only. With its super small size, it's really only a candidate for cases with
severe CPU cooler height restrictions.
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| *INCLUDED: |
Pre-applied high performance
GC-2 thermal compound |
| Air Flow (CFM): |
20 max |
| Bearing: |
Ball Bearing |
| Cable Length (mm): |
250 |
| Current (A): |
0.20 |
| DC Voltage (V): |
12 |
| Fan Dimensions (mm): |
65 (dia) x 15 (h) |
| Fan Speed (RPM): |
1200 - 2500 |
| Heat Sink Dimensions (mm):
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105 (l) x 74.5 (w) x 28
(h) |
| Life Time MTTF at 40C (h):
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50'000 |
| Noise Level (dBA): |
15 - 27.2 |
| Static Pressure (mmAq):
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1.25 |
| Warranty (years): |
5 |
| Weight (g): |
262 |
Prolimatech Samuel 17
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Prolimatech Samuel 17 box.
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The Prolimatech Samuel 17 is a much more ambitious cooler. It's weird name
comes from 1 Samuel, Chapter 17 of the Old Testament which recounts the story
of David who of course slew the giant Goliath despite his small stature. Odder
perhaps is that they didn't name the heatsink after David instead. The Samuel
17 is Prolimatech's answer to compact high performance coolers like the Scythe
Big Shuriken. The Samuel 17 is a downblowing heatsink with 6 heatpipes,
support for 120 mm fans (none included), and a height of 45 mm (we measured
46 mm) making it an almost perfect analog to the Big Shuriken.
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| Heatsink Dimension |
(L) 121.2mm x (W) 120mm
x (H) 45mm |
| Heatsink Weight |
410g |
| Heatpipe |
Ø 6mm x 6pcs |
| Suggest Fan |
120mm x 25mm, 120mm x 12mm |
| Suggest Fan Speed |
1000~2000rpm |
| Suggest Noise Level (dBA)
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Below 26dBA |
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