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Corsair Hydro Series H100 Liquid CPU Cooler Review

skymtl — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:28:22 +0000

As unlocked, highly overclockable processors have gradually made their way into lower price points, closed loop water coolers have become all the rage. Several companies have entered the fray but none has been quite repeated Corsair’s success, particularly after teaming up with CoolIT. Their latest creation -the H100- is the first closed loop liquid cooler to be equipped with a high performance dual bay radiator and it could post some impressive results.

Corsair Hydro Series H80 Liquid CPU Cooler Review

skymtl — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:07:22 +0000

For many, water cooling has always been reserved for enthusiasts who take the time and effort to install expensive custom loop setups but Corsair has been trying hard to bring its enhanced performance to the masses. By teaming up with the company formerly known as CoolIT, their new Hydro Series H80 is one of the first products to offer high performance liquid cooling in an easy to install, inexpensive closed loop design.

EVGA Superclock CPU Cooler Review

skymtl — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:17:10 +0000

When someone thinks of EVGA, graphics cards and motherboards are usually the first things that pop into their mind but last month out of left field came their newest product: a CPU cooler. Dubbed the Superclock, it uses an HDT base, has a great looking design, is compatible with every current socket type and sells for under $60. It may sound like perfection but can the Superclock live up to EVGA’s reputation?

Prolimatech Genesis CPU Cooler Review

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:12:53 +0000

While advanced manufacturing technologies are gradually reducing CPU heat output, heatsink manufacturers keep making larger and larger coolers. We now have Prolimatech coming along to drop yet another huge dual tower heatsink into our laps. Called the Genesis, it dwarfs almost every other competitor on the market while sporting a fundamentally unique design.

Corsair H60 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler Review

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:13:55 +0000

For many budding enthusiasts the thought of spending the money time and money while living with the potential hazard of custom a water cooling setup can prove to be overwhelming. However, the performance which can be achieved with liquid cooling can’t be denied. With their H60, Corsair is striving to find the middle ground by creating a self contained water cooling system that’s easy to install while offering good temperature results. But does it have what it takes to stand out in this quickly expanding market?

Noctua NH-C14 140mm CPU Cooler Review

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:32:44 +0000

The vast majority of the high performance CPU coolers on the market are currently designed in a tower-style format but Noctua is on a mission to change that with their new NH-C14. The C14 uses a massive heatsink which comes equipped with a pair of low noise 140mm fans; a combination which is sure to appeal to a wide market. However, can it strike the delicate balance between silence cooling performance?

CoolIT Vantage A.L.C Review

admin — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:01:54 +0000

Integrated water cooling systems are nothing new in the custom built PC scene but over the last two years they have gradually evolved from poor performing wannabes to bona-fide CPU cooling solutions. In this review, we take a look at the latest addition to CoolIT’s stable of products: the Vantage ALC. This product is supposed to represent the culmination all the past lessons learned from past generations and integrate them into something that should compete with the best the competition has to offer.

Prolimatech Super Mega CPU Cooler Review

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:03:41 +0000

Many believe that many of the higher-end air-based CPU heatsinks have reached a pinnacle in terms of thermal efficiency. However, companies like Prolimatech seem to keep on improving their products and continue to push the limits of what their coolers can do. Prolimatech has how released a new take on their best-selling Megahalem dubbed the Super Mega. Can this high end product hang with some of the best this market has to offer?

Lamptron Touch Fan Controller Video Review

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:04:32 +0000

The fan controller market has been pretty stagnant over its long lifetime, with the only real changes coming when manufacturers were able to introduce LCD’s for their products. Now Lamptron is taking things to the next level by introducing a fan controller with a touch screen interface. Their aptly named “Touch” incorporates all the features one would expect from a high end controller and then some. In this review we take the Touch for a spin to see if it has what it takes to be known as the next evolution in fan controller design.

Cooler Master V6 GT CPU Cooler Review

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:30:51 +0000

Shaped like a bona fide V6 engine, Cooler Master’s new V6 GT heatsink is aiming to knock several high end coolers off of their respective thrones. To accomplish this, the V6 GT is equipped with a pair of high speed 120mm fans and enough cooling mass to beggar most of its competitors. However, can its performance belie an asking price of under $60?

Corsair Hydro H70 CPU Cooler Review

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:05:49 +0000

Closed system water cooling units have been gaining popularity over the last two years or so and it is only natural that we have seen a gradual evolution in their designs. Corsair is now taking the next step in the evolutionary process with their release of the H70; a water cooling unit which could out pace everything that has come before it.

Prolimatech Samuel 17 Small Form Factor CPU Cooler Review

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:32:31 +0000

CPU coolers specifically designed for small form factor applications are few and far between but Prolimatech has now thrown their hats into this ring with the new Samuel 17. Able to mount a 120mm fan, this low-slung cooler is looking to bring some high performance to HTPC and SFF users.

CoolIT ECO A.L.C CPU Cooler Review

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:07:49 +0000

For many people, water cooling their CPU is very much a bridge too far. However, CoolIT’s ECO is looking to fly in the face of preconceptions by bringing high performance water cooling to the masses by featuring easy installation coupled with a sub-$100 price. Hopefully, it will live up to our expectations.

Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler Review

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:13:04 +0000

Thermaltake was one of the first companies to release a high-end CPU cooler but in recent years they have struggled to find their stride. The Frio is their latest foray into the heatsink market which retails for under $60 but is supposed to bring Thermaltake’s name into line with other industry luminaries like Thermalright and Prolimatech. Can this simple cooler live up to such lofty expectations?

Prolimatech Armageddon CPU Cooler Review

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:42:16 +0000

After releasing their now infamous Megahalems heatsink, Prolimatech followed up with the Mega Shadow which was basically a Megahalems finished in a stunning black anodized finish. They have now released a brand new heatsink called the Armageddon which is designed from the ground up to take advantage of low speed 140mm fans. Can Prolimatech capitalize on the lessons learned after the success of their first product?

Coolink Corator DS CPU Cooler Review

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:35:19 +0000

Being the sister company of an industry heavyweight can’t be easy but that’s exactly what Coolink has lived with since their inception. Nonetheless, they have succeeded time and again in distancing themselves from the long shadow that Noctua casts and have forged ahead with innovative, well-priced heatsink designs. In this review we take a look at their Corator DS; a cooler which is supposed to cater to enthusiasts with high end performance while keeping the overall price at a reasonable level.

Thermalright Venomous X CPU Cooler Review

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 04:15:24 +0000

There was a time when Thermalright was the undisputed champion in the CPU cooling market. In the last two years their lead has been gradually chipped away by the competition to the point where their once-leading TRUE is playing second fiddle to the likes of Prolimatech, Noctua and even Zalman. Their answer is called the Venomous X and in this review we see if it lives up to Thermalright’s legacy.

Cogage TRUE Spirit (Rev.2) CPU Cooler Review

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:07:56 +0000

A while back we looked at the “original” TRUE Spirit from Cogage and came away with a positive impression since not only did it offer good performance but it also retailed for a downright incredible price. Cogage has now released a slightly tweaked version this popular heatsink by adding a proper backplate for better mounting pressure. Will this addition give it an edge against some newfound competition?

Lamptron FC5 Fan Controller Review

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:11:08 +0000

Fan controllers aren’t exactly the most glamorous items in the tech world nor are they popular these days. However, companies like Lamptron have continued to innovate these products with upscale LCD displays, numerous readout options and the ability to control multiple high power fans. Their ideals seem grounded in reality but is the $60 asking price worth it?

Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:49:31 +0000

When it comes to CPU coolers, most consumers usually have to choose between a low price or good performance since there are very few products on the market that feature both. With their Traquillo, Gelid is trying to release a product that incorporates the best of both worlds. Can they succeed?

Zalman CNPS10X Flex CPU Cooler Review

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:26:20 +0000

When we last looked at Zalman’s new CNPS10X family with the Extreme version, there seemed to be a lot to like but there were some shortcomings as well. Zalman has now launched the Flex Edition which not only improves upon the mounting setup we saw on previous generations but also comes with the mounting hardware for two 120mm fans. All in all, this particular heatsink looks like a dream come true. But can it win our hearts?

Zalman Reveals Upcoming Lineup

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:33:06 +0000

At the upcoming CES 2010 show, Zalman will be showing a number of their new products which include cases, coolers and even some new 3D products. In this article, we take a quick, pictorial look at some of the more exciting announcements they will be making over the coming days.

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:54:07 +0000

Noctua has always been at the forefront of CPU cooling technology and have brought some unique and high performing solutions to the market over the last few years. With the release of their NF-P14 140mm fan it was only a matter of time before an accompanying cooler was released. Today we are looking at exactly that: the NH-D14 heatsink that carries with it a hefty price, some high expectations and one huge NF-P14.

Titan Fenrir & Skalli CPU Coolers Review

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:47:46 +0000

Even though the high and mid ranges of the CPU cooler market may seem to be cluttered with products, there is always room for more competition. Competition is just what Titan is hoping to offer with two of their newest CPU coolers: the Fenrir and the Skalli. While they may be targeted at different price ranges, they form the heart of what Titan hopes will be their answer to some of the most popular CPU coolers on the market today.

Intel Core i7 / LGA1366 CPU Cooler Roundup

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:39:12 +0000

Over the last few months we have been building up an impressive array of CPU coolers for Intel’s i7 / 1366 CPUs and it was high time they were all compared to one another. In this roundup we will be looking at new products from well-known companies like Tuniq, Kingwin and Zalman along with coolers from recent startups CoGage and ProlimaTech and finally some little-known units from Spire and ZeroTherm. The heatsinks we have on tap come from every price bracket and should give us a good cross-section of the current state of the CPU cooling industry.

Xigmatek S126384 Thor’s Hammer CPU Cooler Review

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:31:24 +0000

Xigmatek hasn’t been around for long but in their short time in the highly competitive CPU cooler market, they have already made quite the name for themselves. In today’s review we take a closer look at their new flagship product: the massive S126384 Thor’s Hammer.

Cooler Master Hyper 212 PLUS CPU Cooler Review

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:13:40 +0000

Cooler Master has been at the forefront of case market for some time now but their coolers have been somewhat lacking. Now we have before us the Hyper 212 PLUS. This is an HDT cooler that is priced at a mere $40 and we have some very high expectations for it. Let’s hope it can put its best foot forward.

GlacialTech UFO V51 CPU Cooler Review

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:55:31 +0000

GlacialTech is a company of many talents; from LED lighting to CPU cooling. Today we take a look at their new UFO V51 CPU cooler that is marketed towards gamers and is compatible with a wide variety of systems. In the past we have been impressed with GlacialTech products so the expectations for this cooler is pretty high.

Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler Review

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:37:14 +0000

Lately, the CPU cooler marketplace has become cluttered with countless products that all seem to promise the same things: performance, silence and value. Cooler Master has some impressive products under their name but can their new N520 heatsink come close to matching the performance of the best of the best?

Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler Review

skymtl — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:21:02 +0000

Even though the high-end air cooling market is cluttered with pretenders, every now and then a heatsink comes along which causes up to stand up and take notice. A few short months ago, a new company named Prolimatech released their Megahalems CPU cooler and suddenly the best of the best had a new competitor on their hands. But can this upstart become the new king of the hill?