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A7V Troubleshooting
Why the heck is there a tank ?!?

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Detailed Overview of Test Results

Manufacturer
AAVID Thermalloy
ADDA
ADDA
CoolerMaster
CoolerMaster
CoolerMaster
CoolerMaster
Model
200094 (11-K754-01)
B53
B38-2
DP5-6I31C-A1
DP5-6I31A-A1
DP5-6H11ZF1
DP5-5G11B
Design
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Current drawn
250
310
250
360
360
180
130
Recommended Processor
Athlon 1.5 GHz
Athlon 1.5 GHz
Athlon 1.2 GHz
Athlon 1.4 GHz
Athlon 1.4 GHz
Athlon 1.2 GHz
Athlon 1.1 GHz
Idle Temperature (°C)
68
66
69
65
67
72
74
Load Temperature (°C)
76
75
78
74
76
82
86
Fan Type
T&T MW625H12C
ADDA AD0612UB-D96
ADDA AD0612HB-GA6
Delta AFB0612VHC
Delta EFB0612VHC
Delta EFB0612HA
Bi-Sonic BS501012V
Fan (rpm)
4200
7000
6000
5100
5280
4200
5220
Air Flow (cfm)
34,3
28,5
21
27,7
27,7
21,2
13?
Noise (dB)
38
40,4
35,3
38
38
32
37?
Contact area finish
+
+
o
o
o
o
o
Clip Type
Broad 3+3 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Weight (g)
210
282
228
268
208
176
138

Manufacturer
Dynatron
Dynatron
Dynatron
Dynatron
Elan Vital
Globe Cooler
Globe Cooler
Model
DC1206BM-O
DC1206BM-P
DC1206BM-L
DY1206BH-61
FSCUG9C
GC-C462CA60SB3M
GC-C462CA60SB3M
Design
MicroFins Copper
MicroFins Copper
MicroFins Copper
MicroFins Copper
Copper base / Folded sheet matal fins
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Current drawn
480
300
300
300
120
150
250
Recommended Processor
Athlon 1.7 GHz
Athlon 1.7 GHz
Athlon 1.7 GHz
Athlon 1.7 GHz
?
Athlon 1.2 GHz
Athlon 1.4 GHz
Idle Temperature (°C)
58
60
63
63
70
69
70
Load Temperature (°C)
64
67
71
71
80
79
81
Fan Type
Delta AFB0612EH
Dynaeon DF126010BH1-3
Dynaeon DC1206BM-H
Dynaeon DF126010BH1-3
Delta EFB0612MA
Globe B 06015 12H-3M
Globe B 06015 12HB-3M
Fan (rpm)
6800
5400
5580
5400
3900
4800
4650
Air Flow (cfm)
37,61
24,4
24,4
24,4
Noise (dB)
46,5
40
40
40
Contact area finish
+
+
+
++
o
+
+
Clip Type
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Broad 3+3 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Weight (g)
435
375
195
365
250
160
160

Manufacturer
KingWin
OEM
TaiSol
Thermaltake
Thermaltake
Thermaltake
Tiger Electronics
Tiger Electronics
Tiger Electronics
Model
KPC2021
Standard
CEK733092
A1139 "Volcano 6 Cu"
A1135 "Dragon Orb 3"
A1110 "Volcano 5"
SDA38670BT
SDA38120BC
SDA8800(B)
Design
Radial Aluminium / Copper Insert
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium / Copper Insert
Radial Aluminium / Copper Insert
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Standard Aluminium
Radial Aluminium
Current drawn
120
220
370
600
170
290
250
160
Recommended Processor
Athlon 1.5 GHz
?
Athlon 1.2 GHz
Athlon 1.5 GHz
Athlon 1.5 GHz
Athlon 1.5 GHz
Athlon 1.5 GHz
Athlon 1.33 GHz
Athlon 1.0 GHz
Idle Temperature (°C)
69
76
67
63
63
68
67
68
78
Load Temperature (°C)
78
88
76
70
70
77
76
77
90
Fan Type
T&T MW-P625TH12C
Delta EFB0512MA
Delta AFB0612HA
ADDA AD0812HB-A78GL
ADDA AD0612HB-GA9
Fan (rpm)
5820
4500?
4800
4860
6780
4700
3240
4960
5220
Air Flow (cfm)
36
9,18
21,2
32
38
32
21
16,8
Noise (dB)
44
25
32
30
37
31
33,9
29,7
Contact area finish
+++
o
+
o
o
+
o
+
-
Clip Type
Broad 3+3 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Broad 3+3 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Broad 6 Point
Standard 1+1 Point
Broad 3+1 Point
Weight (g)
268
140
166
388
670
317
310
268
210

Next Topic : Conclusions


Index

Overview: Designs
Test Setup
The Candidates
Overview: Performance
 
The Candidates in Detail : Standard Cooler: What You Might Get With Your PC
ADDA: Average Design, Average Performance
AAVID: Average Design, But With A Little More Effort
Cooler Master: Nothing New On Western Front
Dynatron: Highly Innovative Micro Fin Design
Elan Vital: Good Design, But Less Than Average Performance
Globe Cooler: Another Two Uninspired Desins
KingWin: Very Good Details But Average Performance
TaiSol: Design And Performance A Little Above Average
Thermaltake: Light And A Bit Of Shadow
Tiger Electronics: Different designs, Average performance

Overview: All Results
Conclusions

 

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