Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler Review

Packaging and Accessories

The packaging of this interesting air cooler is a little on the bland side even though it is what's on the inside that counts. When we first read about this unique (and oh so interesting take on what a tower cooler chould be) we assumed that its packaging would also be unique….luckily we were wrong. The packaging scheme of this cooler is fairly typical and to us that is a good thing. We love understated.


All in all, it seems that Prolimatech went for a tasteful and yet distinctive cardboard box. It may be old fashioned as it is “only” cardboard but it looks very classy and does belie its overall size (I guess black really is “slimming”). This is definitely not a small box and the shear heft of it is surprising.


When you do get this “easy open” cardboard box popped open, you instantly understand that Prolimatech once again continued their “old school” approach to their protection scheme. In a nut shell the interior of the box is made up of two zones with the bottom containing the accessories and the top being for the heatsink. The heatsink itself is wrapped in plastic bubble wrap and it was pleasing to see that very few bubbles were popped in transit.


The list of accessories that come with this unit is quite complete with the included mounting equipment for not only 775 but i7 as well; unfortunately, Prolimatech not only does not include a fan (as to be expected) but they also seem to have cheaped out on the number of wire fan mounting brackets they include.

Simply put, the Megahalems cries out for dual fan goodness but you will be out of luck unless you are willing to go and purchase MORE after market accessories. This right here is a rookie mistake, and it is unfortunate to see Prolimatech suffer for it. After all, how much can these wires cost the manufacturer? Unfortunately, this omission leaves a bad taste in our mouths and really does show the whole accessories list in a poorer light.

The total accessories included is a small multi application TIM syringe, mounting brackets for i7 and 775, an instruction pamphlet and only two pre-shaped wires for mounting a single fan.