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Cooling
Submitted by Mike Chin on Wed, 2007-12-19 23:46.
Audio, Video, Misc | Cooling | Reference / Recommended
The PC system used as our test platform for VGA cards and coolers was recently overhauled. The improved hardware and test procedures have made for a quieter, cooler system that should give us more consistent test results with a bit more ease.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Thu, 2007-01-18 12:35.
Cooling | Reference / Recommended
After our two main test beds for heatsink testing developed intermittant defects, we've rebuilt our test bed for the fourth (or is it the fifth) time so we can continue to bring you quality heatsink reviews. At the same time, we've brought our article on testing heatsinks up to date — a long overdue update that brings it out of the era of Athlons and P-IIIs into the present day where Socket 775 now rules the roost. We've also tossed in some gems about VRMs and testing CPU power, as well as a quick re-test of some old favorites to kick things off.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2006-11-10 10:15.
Cooling | Fans & Controls | Reference / Recommended
A distilled summary of fundamental design elements and key factors that affect the acoustic performance of DC axial fans in the role of PC cooling. This information is presented apart from our fan test methodology or actual fan review articles to keep information overload at bay. NOTE: A Postscript Q&A features Dorothy Bradbury, UK fan maven extraordinaire.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Tue, 2002-07-16 23:47.
Cooling | Reference / Recommended
Recommended Heatsinks lists SPCR-reviewed top cooling devices for CPUs, VGA and other hot computer parts, ordered by cooling performance and low noise. June 1, 2009 is the date of the most recent update.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2009-07-03 11:20.
Cooling
Katana 3 is one of Scythe's most economical models. Among the giants and skyscrapers of the brand's extensive lineup, it stands out by being relatively small, light and inexpensive. But Katana 3 supports every current socket, including 1366 for Intel i7.
Submitted by Lawrence Lee on Thu, 2009-07-02 04:20.
Cooling
The CNPS10X Extreme is Zalman's first conventional tower heatpipe cooler. It weighs a hefty 920 grams, and comes with an integrated fan and fancy fan controller, as well as mounting hardware for all current AMD/Intel sockets, even LGA1156. Is it extreme enough to be competitive with the top models from Thermalright, Scythe and Noctua?
Submitted by Lawrence Lee on Mon, 2009-05-04 07:30.
Cooling
ZEROtherm's CORE92 is a LGA775/1366 compatible CPU cooler equipped with 3 direct-touch heatpipes and an embedded 92mm fan. The combination is interesting as direct-touch heatpipes are proven performers, while center fan designs have never really panned out. Read on to see how it performs against other 92mm coolers.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Thu, 2009-03-19 14:55.
Cooling
Do two 92mm fans provide improvements on a tower heatsinks a smidgen smaller than the ones that use a 120mm diameter fan? This is one of the many questions we pose of a new CPU cooler from Cooler Master.
Submitted by Lawrence Lee on Sat, 2009-02-21 04:20.
Cooling
Prolimatech is a relatively new Taiwanese company with only one product: the Megahalems CPU cooler. Despite Prolima's relative obscurity, the Megahalems has been making the rounds at several well-known PC enthusiasts sites and getting excellent marks. There's only one thing left standing between the Megahalems and greatness: a thumbs up from SPCR.
Submitted by Lawrence Lee on Sun, 2009-01-25 08:14.
Cooling
The Thermaltake's BigTyp 14Pro, as its name suggests is a bigger version of the Big Typhoon, sporting longer heatpipes and a 14cm fan. The Big Typhoon at the time of its release was one of the larger heatsinks one could buy, but by modern standards it is rather quaint. Can this updated titan compete with the big boys of today?
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2009-01-02 11:01.
Cooling
The fins of a 9700 tower heatsink get split into two sections to allow a 120mm fan to fit between them. The 9900 looks like the Zalman's last kick at the 9000 series.
Postcript: Zalman CNPS9900 LED Unshrouded added Jan 9, 2009 (page 8)
Submitted by Mike Chin on Mon, 2008-12-15 10:28.
Cooling
The SpinQ is one of the most unique CPU coolers designs from a brand that seems to pride itself on wild and whacky heatsinks. The integral 80x85mm blower fan should provide even airflow in a 360 degree arc through the cylindrical radial fins. Does it match the competition?
Submitted by Mike Chin on Wed, 2008-12-10 00:37.
Cooling
Baram is a big tower heatsink with all the requisite design elements to make it to the top: A huge number of large thin fins, 10 heatpipes spread nice and even, and staggered fins to minimize win resistance. Can this newcomer take on the established big boys?
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2008-12-05 09:08.
Cooling
Scythe hit a home run for SPCR with the original Ninja heatsink a couple of years ago. Since then, the competition has stiffened, and despite several updates, the Ninja lost some of its luster. Is the Ninja 2 another homer?
Submitted by Mike Chin on Wed, 2008-10-01 11:40.
Cooling
It was one of the pioneers in quiet computing, but Zalman's latest product, another shrink of a 3+ year old design, disappoints. The cooling performance is good, but the CNPS9300 AT doesn't win any prizes for acoustics or value.
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