Testseek.com have collected 46 expert reviews of the Gelid Silent Spirit and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Gelid Silent Spirit.
December 2008
(83%)
46 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Solid performance, Almost silent, Compact, Great design features, Price
Not the best Mounting Mechanism
The design features incorporated in the design of this CPU cooler are very impressive with its angled body, dimpled fins and fan architecture. The combination of all these things results in some very good cooling potential with the results not far behi...
Once again, GELID surprises us with a quality product that performs extremely well. The GELID Silent Spirit has quickly become one of my favorite coolers. It is a great alternative to the Intel stock cooler. With its four heatpipes and excellent design...
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Published: 2009-02-04, Author: chris , review by: legitreviews.com
The Silent Spirit combines form with fashion and presents a unique and competitive low-noise heatsink. ...
Abstract: As we first mentioned in our review of Akasas Nero cooler on a Core i7 system, the shift to a new CPU socket coupled with Intels new processors having far more demanding thermal characteristics has changed the game somewhat - While high-end coolers ...
Abstract: Powerhouse CPU coolers may be all the rage these days in the quest for performance supremacy, but there is a distinct need and interest in the market for smaller and more compact coolers that can still get the job done effectively and inexpensively. An...
Average Performance, Easy Installation, Competative MSRP
Nothing Major
GELID Solutions first attempt at building a CPU cooler has been a good attempt, and the Silent Spirit is a worthy contender for your consideration when buying a new aftermarket CPU cooler. While the Silent Spirit didnt blow away the competition, it ...
Abstract: Gelids Silent Spirit heatsink makes use of four rubber vibration absorbing posts to hold a 100mm PWM fan in place, the fan itself varies in speed from 2400RPM to 900RPM. ...
Abstract: Today, we have a very silent, yet efficient heatsink on our hands. The Silent Spirit from GELID Solutions is a wonderfully engineered heatsink and is not too large. It fits the Intel LGA 775 processors with a LGA 1366 clip in the works, as well as the...
Good cooling, Very quiet, Good value, Topnotch fit and finish, Good socket support, Fiveyear warranty
Availability
Gelid has a very worthy product in the Silent Spirit, especially for the debut offering of a new company. The Silent Spirit easily bests the performance of the OEM cooler while being noticeably quieter, even at full speed. Also, the design allows som...
Abstract: Now that there are so many CPU coolers on the market for Intels Socket LGA 775 platform, its almost impossible to move for the things, and that vast wealth of choices for the potential buyer means that its hard for any manufacturer (not least a rel...
