Abstract: We revised our test setup, and submitted 33 popular CPU coolers to our rigorous new tests. Read on to find out which one cools the best, which one is the most silent, and most importantly, which one gives you the best value for your money. When you bu...
Abstract: In the blue corner: the new Zalman CNPS12X. And in the red corner: the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 2. Both claim to combine superior cooling with low noise levels, but who is really the best? We let them face off against each other so we could find out. The...
Abstract: Up until the release of Sandy Bridge processors back in early 2011, overclocking was something generally reserved for only the most hardcore gamers and enthusiasts who wanted to push their systems to the limits. Overclocking required countless hours of ti...
Abstract: Intel’s Sandy Bridge-E enthusiast platform brings with it a new Intel socket, and that means new cooler mounting brackets! One nice thing about the X79 chipset: The boards ship with an integrated universal CPU mounting backplate, so no more fiddling ...
Great cooling performance, Very quiet, Easy installation, Compatible with the latest CPU's
Large size makes it hard to install on most systems with enthusiast memory, Not much of a difference in quiet and performance mode
Zalman once again has another over-the-top CPU cooler and it does perform very well. With an average idle temperature of 32 degrees and average load temperature of 49.5 degrees you won’t have to worry about your CPU getting hot at all. The average be...
Abstract: Almost three years ago we upgraded our testbed built on an LGA 775 Intel Core 2 Extreme Q9650 processor with a new LGA 1366 platform with an Intel Core i7-920 CPU, which another 18 months later was replaced with a much hotter Intel Core i7-980X Extreme...
Outstanding fit and finish, Triple fan design, Outstanding cooling performance, Great look, Innovative composite heatpipe design, Resistor cable included, High quality thermal compound included, Good installation guide,
Installation a bit fussy, Availability (for now), No pricing information, No PWM fans, Fans not easily replaced,
Zalman's CNPS 12X is a real gem. A big, heavy and high-performance gem, but a gem nonetheless. With cooling performance second to none, three blue LED fans and a unique look, the 12X really has it going on. While aesthetics are very personal and will...
Abstract: Unlike Intel LGA sockets of the past, the new LGA2011 socket uses a whole new mounting system. To account for this some manufacturers are providing new mounting kits for existing LGA1366 coolers; some even have special edition LGA2011 versions of e...
The performance of the new Zalman CNPS12X cooler was absolutely mind-blowing. The effect was even more dramatic because we honestly didn’t expect this product to deliver such remarkable efficiency that is why we acted too self-confident when selecting...
