Conclusion
Testing:
Test System:
AMD 64+ 3200+ S939 Winchester
ECS RX480-A Motherboard
Corsair 1GB ValueSelect PC3200 DDR RAM
GeForce 7600GS
Western Digital 250 GB 7200 rpm harddrive
Idle temperatures were taken running Windows and full loads were taken while running SiSandra�s Burn-in Module.Temperatures (in degrees Celsius) were recorded for 2 fan speeds (high and low), with the results compared with a Silverstone Nitrogon NT05 cooler at high speed and Zalman Cu 7700 cooler at high speed.Ambient temp was about 24C.
2000:
Results after overclocking to 2200 MHz-
2200:
As seen in both tests, the Tempest held its own against the other stock coolers, showing a slight increase in performance.The fan noise could be heard but was on-par with these other fairly quiet coolers and not very loud compared with other fans in the computer.
Conclusion:
The OCZ Tempest CPU cooler is a well-design cooler that is easy to install and performs comparably to other coolers on the market.Its low profile and quiet operation make it well suited for most builds, and it�s compatibility with a variety of processors (including the upcoming AM2) should allow for future upgrades.Despite a couple of cons I mentioned earlier, I still think this cooler deserves a 5 out of 5 rating and consideration when choosing your next CPU cooler.
Pros:
+ Easy installation with complete set of accessories
+ Compatible with a wide range of processors
+ Good cooling/sound performance
Cons:
- Fan installation is tricky and might result in incorrect mounting
- Limited room next to memory modules
- Not the lightest cooler
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