Brag: Unreleased VGA Cooler (Thermalright V2 VGA Cooler)

Wow, is it me or is it Thermalright being very open about their unreleased product? The cooler looks very very nice, and a good reminder of the powerful Thermalright SP-94 in its golden days. Expand to read the full features of tis unreleased product..

Feature:

4 heapipe design in all copper structure
Works with any 92mm of 15mm or 25mm width fan (not included)
No-tool easy installation without hassle
Compact in size and light in weight
Vast compatibility supporting multiple types of video cards
SLI/Crossfire compatible for serious gaming enthusiasts
Supports SLI/Cross Fire and perfect for HTPC form factor taking up only one slot

Technical Spec:

Dimension:
L116.2 x W95.6 x H27.6mm (heatsink only)

Weight:
290g (heatsink only)

Source:Unreleased VGA Cooler (Thermalright V2 VGA Cooler)

Press Release: Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme NEWS Release

I guess this is inevitable, Thermalright released their newest cooler to the public. I always love their design, simple but effective. Check out the full Press Release...

Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme NEWS Release

In 2006, Thermalright released the Ultra-120 and ever since then it's been classified as one of the top air cooling heatsinks for many high end systems. With its large cooling capacity, vast compatibility across multiple platforms, and easy installation; it's easy to see why. But at Thermalright, it's never our intention to stop when success has been reached, so we keep pushing the envelope. In 2007, Intel and AMD came out with new quad core CPUs and our response? Ultra-120 eXtreme!!

Ultra-120 eXtreme inherited all the advantages of its predecessor and increased its ability to absorb heat faster and better by having 6 heatpipes. It doesn't matter which processor you use; a Socket 775 processor (single core, Core 2 Extreme or Core 2 Quad) there is nothing our Ultra-120 eXtreme cannot handle. Of course, that also applies to all Socket AM2 processors. Just as for Intel platforms, the Ultra-120 eXtreme also includes spring loaded bolt screws to ensure a tight and secure heatsink installation on the socket.

In addition, we took care of the concerns expressed by our users in regards to Ultra-120 backplate. For the eXtreme version, we added a non-conductive plastic padding to shield all electrical contact in preventing a short circuitry. So go ahead and choose any type of motherboard you want; whether chips by Intel or Nvidia's 680i series. It is sure to be safe with Ultra-120 eXtreme.

Right before this formal announcement of Ultra-120 eXtreme, it was tested by one of the most revered hardware sites as they validated our claim that you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars when the Ultra-120 eXtreme can cool your CPU just as good, if not better, than your average water-cooling system.

So you think your current heatsink cooler has reached its limit? Thinking about switching to water cooling? Before you do anything, test out an Ultra-120 eXtreme. You will see that records are meant to be broken as new records and standards are set.

Source:Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme NEWS Release

Press Release: Thermalright HR-09 NEWS

I am not too fond of this cooler, but hey, it looks like it's going to be useful. If you are overclocker who likes to push things, this might be something you'd like to add on your mosfets. Check it out...

Thermalright HR-09 NEWS

As many hardware enthusiasts would know, there are three major heat sources from your computer system; CPU, north and south bridge chipset, and PWN-IC which is also known as MOSFET.

The increasing density of MOSFETs on an integrated circuit is creating problems of localized heat generation that can impair circuit operation. Circuits operate slower at high temperatures, and have reduced reliability and shorter lifetimes. MOSFETs are at risk of thermal runaway. As their on-state resistance rises with temperature, the power loss on the junction rises correspondingly, generating further heat resulting in destruction of the device.

For the above reasons, many motherboards now have their own heatpipe cooling system designed by the motherboard manufacturers. But during our research test, we found out that the northbridge chipset can run especially hot and when you increase voltage, the temperature increased many times over. The heatpipe cooling system just does not have enough surface area to cool those hot devices equally AND sufficiently.

Many end-users also have written to us in regards to the above issue. They got tired of gimmicks and low grade thermal solutions. What they needed was something real, something that actually cools the MOSFET, and so we went to work and developed a new product called HR-09 (from High-Riser series) MOSFET cooler.

The HR-09 MOSFET cooler with its patented design will expand your system’s life expectancy and creates a stable condition not only during normal operation but also when you increase the frequency and voltage to overclock. Now heat is no more an issue.

The HR-09 comes in two distinctive designs and types (sold separately); HR-09U and HR-09S. The difference lies in positioning and orientation of the fins and heatpipe. For HR-09U, which fits most major motherboards, sits upright. It is the choice when you have no obstacles to hinder the installation of HR-09U. As for HR-09S, which sits at a slant angle, would be the choice when you have a big CPU heatsink such as the SI-128 and have limited space on your motherboard. But whatever the choice you make between HR-09U and HR-09S, know that you have nothing but the best quality and performance…now working for your MOSFET.

Source:Thermalright HR-09 NEWS

Tech Link (Cooler): Big Typhoon Squared: Cooler Master GeminII Review

XbitLabs busy themselves and reviewed the latest and greatest from Coolermaster*, the GeminII. The author seems mighty impressed with the cooler, and even post further improvements to the product. I wanted this one too, but unfortunately, I am out of $$$. Oh well, if you are luckier than me and has money to burn, check it out.

Conclusion
Our today’s tests indicate that overclockers have got another very effective and very quiet air cooler. The Cooler Master GeminII is already selling at a price not much different from the recommended one.

There are only two drawbacks about the new product: no fans included into the package and its limited compatibility with mainboards for AMD processors. The former drawback can be solved easily, but the latter is more serious. I hope the manufacturer will perfect the Socket AM2/939 fastening in such a way that the cooler could be oriented on the CPU socket in the best possible position.

Big weight? It’s not a problem as the GeminII uses threaded fastening through the mainboard which just can be more reliable. The mainboard has to be taken out of the system case to install the cooler, but you have to do the same with every super-cooler, except for Scythe’s (but I should add that the GeminII lacks a back-plate for LGA775 and the mainboard bends under the pressure). Size? The cooler fits into the system case perfectly and does not press against the components around the CPU socket. It does not exhaust hot air outside, but its design just doesn’t imply that.

The rest are indisputable advantages. The GeminII is highly effective and very quiet. It cools the near-socket space on the mainboard. It is not more expensive than its opponents, even including the cost of two fans. And it is already available for purchase! Very good news!

Where could the GeminII progress further? I would suggest the following:

* Remove the top rigidity bars from the fan plate to reduce resistance to airflow
* To reduce the same resistance more, the top edge of the ribbing could be made serrated
* Include fans into the package by default, perhaps fans with speed adjustment up to 2500rpm (this would please an extreme overclocker, but would be useless for those who choose silence)
* Make the heat pipes the same diameter as in the Enzotech Ultra-X (and perhaps use fewer of them)
* Polish the base better

So, I think there is still some work Cooler Master’s engineers might do to make this super-cooler even better than it currently is.

Source:Big Typhoon Squared: Cooler Master GeminII Review

Press Release: ASUS Introduces Silent Knight All-Copper Cooler for Dual-Core Processors

This is a very pretty cooler. I always love pretty coolers such as this, and oh, I believe it can indeed cool down those Quad cores. I want one so bad!

Taipei, Taiwan, October 5, 2006 – ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), today announced the Silent Knight CPU cooler, which utilized 100% copper (an highly effective conductor) for its fins, base and heat pipes to enable efficient heat dissipation for the latest dual-core processors. The Silent Knight offers quiet performance and a unique design with blue LED, providing a peaceful computing environment and a stylish system interior.

Fast heat dissipation – All copper cooler with 6 heat pipes
Besides the fan, the Silent Knight is an all-copper CPU cooling solution. With copper, an effective heat conductor, large heat exchange area, lightweight design to relieve stress on the motherboard, and six curved heat pipes to transfer heat to the fins, processor temperature is always maintained at levels most suitable for high-performance and reliable computing.

AMD and Intel dual-core CPU support
The Silent Knight supports the Intel®’s Core™2 series, Pentium® D Dual-Core CPU, Pentium® 4 LGA775 and Socket 478 processors as well as the AMD®’s Socket AM2/940/939/754, AthlonTM 64-FX, AthlonTM and SempronTM processors. It is ready for the latest and most powerful computing platforms in the market.

Voltage regulation module protection
The voltage regulation shield inside the cooler directs airflow created by the 9cm LED fan to surrounding VRM (voltage regulation modules), which are critical to processor operation and overall system reliability. This unique design effectively reduces VRM temperature by 10-15˚C.

3-step installation
The patented retention module adopted is made specifically to enable easy cooler installation in three simple steps even without removing the motherboard from the system or memory modules from the board, and regardless of the processor platform.
1. Place retention set on the motherboard
2. Place cooler over the CPU
3. Lock cooler with spring clip
Specification summary

CPU support

Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® D (Dual-Core)
Intel® Pentium® 4 HT/ Celeron® D CPU
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/ FX (Dual-Core)
AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron™
Cooler dimension

115(L) x 140(W) x 110(H)mm, 610g
Connector

3-pin
Heat sink material

Copper base + copper punched fins + 6 copper heat pipes
Connector

3-pin
Heat sink material

PW201 LCD Monitor
S6 Leather Collection Notebook
VX1 Notebook
WL-700gE Wireless Storage Center
MARS 3G PDA Phone
Fan dimension

92 x 92 x 25mm
Fan speedl

2,200 rpm ± 10%
Bearing type Sleeve bearing

The Silent Knight is now available. For more detail information, please visit the ASUS homepage at www.asus.com.

Source:ASUS Introduces Silent Knight All-Copper Cooler for Dual-Core Processors

Tech Link (Cooler): Scythe Infinity HeatPipe CPU Cooler

After the success of their Ninja series, Scythe* seems to be unrelentless in developing newer, bigger, better coolers. It could be because they are already feeling the pressures from competition, namely, Thermalright*, Thermaltake* and Zalman* to name a few. Let's just hope they'll be affordable, as the massive 10-heatpipe cooler is nothing short of a monster cooler.

The Scythe SCINF-1000 is a huge cooler. Scythe themselves have a huge reputation to live up to. Will the Scythe Infinity match that reputation and perform well when used with a Conroe CPU? I take it to the test in the following review and see how it fares.

Scythe have made quite an impression of late in the cooling market. Their line of CPU coolers are really (pardon the pun) "hotting up" the heatsink market. With some great designs and more than a couple of heatpipes, enthusiasts are really digging what Scythe are all about.

Source:Scythe Infinity HeatPipe CPU Cooler

Tech Link (Processor): "another 100%....this time aircooled (e6300)"

The folks at XS has just shown to the world how overclockable this new baby is. This is not something very common in the modern days of CPU, that is, 100% overclock on air. Check it out and well, either be amazed or join me in my chant to say "Conroe FTW"! (If you are an AMDroid, you can always go sulk in the corner)

new e6300 allendale week 26

asus p5b deluxe wifi-ap
thermaltake big typhoon (no mount just standing on)
G.skill 2gbga c3

Source:another 100%....this time aircooled (e6300)

Press Release: ASUS Silent Square Pro CPU Cooler

This is really interesting, Asus*' PH site has this News posted on the main page while the Global, Taiwan, and Australia sites don't. Does it signal that PH is getting the attention it deserves when it comes to enthusiasts? Well, I hope so, and it's about time. The new cooler is really nice looking, though I haven't seen a review yet. Expand for more...

ASUS Silent Square Pro CPU Cooler Delivers Effective Heat Dissipation for Dual-Core Processors from Intel and AMD


Double Side Fins and Heat Pipe Technology Enable Large Heat Exchange Area and Powerful Cooling

Taipei, Taiwan; August 22, 2006 – ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), today announced the Silent Square Pro CPU cooler, which incorporated innovative features, including double side fins and five copper heat pipes, to deliver high-performance heat dissipation for dual-core processors from both AMD® and Intel®. Its superior cooling performance rivals those of water cooling systems.

For the Most Powerful Processors
The Silent Square Pro supports the latest Intel® Core™2 series, Pentium D Dual-Core CPU, Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 and Socket 478 processors as well as AMD’s Socket AM2/940/939/754, AthlonTM 64-FX, Athlon and SempronTM to provide an effective thermal solutions for the most powerful processing platforms to date.

Fast heat dissipation - Double side fin and 5 copper heat pipes
The Silent Square Pro incorporated a double side fin design that included “wave-shaped” fins located on both sides of the cooler for larger heat exchange area. Five heat pipes made of copper, an effective heat conductor, efficiently transfer heat generated by the CPU to the fins, maintaining processor temperature at levels most suitable for high-performance and stable computing

Voltage regulation module protection
The voltage regulation shield inside the cooler directs airflow created by the 9cm fan to surrounding VRM (voltage regulation modules), which are critical to processor operation and overall system reliability. This unique design effectively reduces VRM temperature by 10-15˚C.

3-step installation
The patented retention module adopted is made specifically to enable easy cooler installation in three simple steps even without removing the motherboard from the system or memory modules from the board and regardless of the processor platform.
1. Place retention set on the motherboard
2. Place cooler over the CPU.
3. Lock cooler with spring clip

ASUS Fan Speed Control Kit
The Silent Square Pro comes with the Fan Speed Control Kit. It is designed for 3.5” drive bays and is compatible with most of the chassis in the market. With the Fan Speed Control Kit, users can adjust fan speeds with a control knob and see the actual speed on the LCD to conveniently achieve a balance between performance and the acoustics.

Specification summary

CPU support


Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo
Pentium® D Dual-Core CPU
Intel Pentium® 4 HT
Intel Celeron® D
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/X2 Dual-Core CPU
AMD AthlonTM 64
AMD Sempron™

Cooler dimension


120(L) x 105(W) x 158(H)mm, 745g

Connector


3-pin

Heat sink material


Dual-side aluminum fins + copper base + 5 copper heat pipes

Fan dimension


92 x 92 x 25mm

Fan speed


2,500 rpm ± 10%

Bearing type


Sleeve bearing

The Silent Square Pro is now available. For more detail information, please visit the ASUS homepage at www.asus.com.

Source:ASUS Silent Square Pro CPU Cooler

Tech Link (Cooler): Thermalright Gets Back on Top with the Ultra-120

Well, you got to really love Thermalright* for their blatant FanBoyism. I mean, they touted that they are number one, the best, top dog! I just loved their marketing claim, truly a sign of uber FanBoyism like me, yay! And yep, I ordered two already wohooo!

There have been many commendable contenders for the top spot as number one heatsink manufacturer…some came close and one or two may have succeeded in claiming the top honor for that one brief shiny moment but no more~!

Expand for more...

OK, we at Thermalright never for one second thought we were ever anything but Number One. There have been many commendable contenders for the top spot as number one heatsink manufacturer…some came close and one or two may have succeeded in claiming the top honor for that one brief shiny moment but no more~! As validated by SPCR and with our Ultra-120, we are taking back what is rightfully ours and we intend to keep it that way! At Thermalright, we don’t call ourselves the Ultimate Cooling Solution provider for nothing.

To see the Ultimate Validation, please click here.

Source:Thermalright Gets Back on Top with the Ultra-120

Tech Link (Cooler): Thermaltake* BigTyp™ 120VX

I am cruising around the web for some nifty cooler for my Conroe system when I chanced upon this new cooler from Thermaltake*. I always loved the reviews of their BigTyphoon when it comes to performance, but I also hated the way this cooler is installed. Now, it's much easier for LGA775 users to install this baby without muchy fuss! They even add a VR on the fan (ok, that is lame, but still, a functional one). Expand for the news post...

Compatibility:
Intel Core 2 Exterme(Socket LGA775)
Intel Core 2 Duo (Socket LGA775)
Intel Pentium Extreme Edition (Socket LGA 775)
Intel Pentium D (Socket LGA 775)
Intel Pentium 4 (Socket LGA775)
Intel Celeron D (Socket LGA775)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 (Socket 939, AM2)
AMD Athlon 64 FX (Socket 939, AM2)
AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 754, 939, AM2)
AMD Sempron (Socket 754, AM2)

Features:
Best performance, supports up to TDP 130W.
Heatsink:
- 6 heatpipes, maximized heat transfer.
- High density of aluminum fins, provides large surface for heat dissipation.
- Seamless soldering process and large copper base provide good contact for heat conductivity
- Waved fins to reduce wind shear noise.
3 in 1 application
- For LGA775: push pin design for faster install.
- For K8 and latest socket AM2, tool-less clip, easy to install.
VR Fan
- Silent and powerful VR fan, 16dBA at minimum fan speed.
- Adjustable fan control to boost cooling performance.

Source:Thermaltake* BigTyp™ 120VX

Tech Link (Coolers): CPU Heatsink Roundup May 2006

The folks at Madshrimps whips up another slew of great round-up for us enthusiasts. They have a wide array of coolers lined up for review and scrutiny of the FanBoyz. I have always have fun looking and browsing their reviews, always very direct without too much coating, just plain jane direct to the point articles.
_{Images owned by MadShrimps}

Introduction
Welcome to the next edition of our heatsink roundups, today we have these new contestants for you:

# Aerocool Dominator
# Arctic Cooling Alpine 64
# Spire DiamondCool II
# Spire VertiCool II
# Scythe Katana CU
# Scythe Mine
# Thermaltake Mini Typhoon
# Tuniq Tower 120

And heatsinks included for comparison which were already tested in the Sonata II:

# AMD Stock Cooling *
# AMD’s new Heat pipe Stock cooling *
# Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 *
# Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro *
# Asus X-Mars *
# Coolermaster Susurro *
# Noctua NH-U 12 *
# Noctua NH-U 9 *
# Sharkoon Red Shock *
# Silverstone NT02 *
# Scythe NCU-2000 *
# Scythe Ninja *
# Scythe Samurai Z *
# Scythe Shogun *
# Thermalright XP-90C *
# Thermalright XP-90 *
# Thermalright XP-120 *
# Thermalright HR-01 *
# Thermalright SI-120 *
# Thermaltake Big Typhoon *
# Zalman CNPS9500CU *

Source:MadShrimps

Tech Link (Coolers): Scythe Mi-ne Multi-Socketed Heatsink Review

The folks over at VR-Zone are having a merry time testing a cool heatsink from Scythe. What is great about this cooler is that it fits both older Chipzilla Socket478 processor as well as the newer LGA775 based CPU.
_{Images owned by VR Zone}

The cooler seems to perform better against Thermalright* XP90C as well, and can cool even the mighty Intel® Pentium® 955 Extreme Edition using the same fan across the coolers. Wow, I am quickly becoming a huge fan of this cooler. While I like the Thermaltake BT*, I really hate the mounting style. Here's a snippet from the review:

As we all know, there're a thousand and one heatsinks available out in the market currently and anyone who wants to venture into the enthusiast cooling market will definitely have a headache choosing a heatsink that's suitable for them. Many brands have managed to carve a niche in this very specialised component cooling market, with significant examples like Thermalright, Zalman and the like. In the last few years, we have not seen many companies who have managed to enter this market successfully.

Source: VR-Zone

Press Release: Thermalright HR-01 Passive Cooling

Oh, my brat clients would probably be drooling about this cooler once I get my early samples next year. I'll be stocking a few, and keep one myself, well, that is if reviews proved it to be better than my XP-90 which has stood me the test of time due to easy installation, good performance, and light-weight design. Screw those after-market coolers that require you to remove the motherboard.


People who live in densely populated areas, such as Manhattan or Hong Kong deal with the need to expand without the land to do it, but expand they do. How do they do it? Hint: Think upwards. Yes, those high rise buildings! If you can't expand horizontally, you go vertically!! That means up, up, up!

With that in mind, we applied the same principle to our newest product. It is designed to work on any AMD S754/939/940, Intel Socket 478, and Intel LGA775 systems.

Introducing the new HR-01

The HR-01 follows our classic tradition of Light N Easy. It's light in that it's only 520g without a fan. It's easy in that you don't need to take out your motherboard to install, or uninstall any part of your computer setup. But that is not the best part! For those of you who cannot stand the noise produced by howling cooling fans, you will definitely love this. It works as a passive cooling system. That means no fan! And no fan equals any noise produced by your CPU cooler.

What about performance?

Due to the greater surface area and to the newly developed, proprietary ventilation design, the HR-01 is able to absorb more heat and dissipates it more efficiently, with good case cooling and case housekeeping than most of other high-end passive coolers in the market.

For those of you who like living on the edge, in particular, all you overclockers (you know who you are), you'll be glad to know that our HR-01 will take any abuse you can dish out. So turn up the juice! Another ultimate cooling solution, the HR-01 from Thermalright will once again save the day.
Now the question we're asking you is,”Going…up?”

December 14, 2005

Source: Thermalright