Testing and Conclusion
Testing:
Test System:
AMD 64+ X2 4800+ AM2
ECS GeForce 6100SM-M
Noctua CPU Cooler
Super Talent 2GB DDR2-1000 RAM
GeForce 7600GS video card
Hauppauge TV tuner card
Maxtor 200GB 7200 rpm harddrive
Maxtor 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive
Sony DVD writer
Idle temperatures were taken running Windows and full loads were taken while running SiSandra’s Burn-in Module. Temperatures (in degrees Celsius) were recorded and the results compared with two recently reviewed air coolers: the Evercool Transformer 6 and the Silenx Ixtrema. Ambient temp was about 20C.
Results after overclocking to 2640 MHz-
As seen in both tests, the Thermaltake had better performance than either of these two coolers, which were both rated high in our previous reviews. The cooler also has great sound performance at both low and high speeds. I had trouble hearing the cooler over the drone of my system fans.
Conclusion:
The Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler is a solidly design cooler that looks great and gets the job done where it counts. It is one of the easiest coolers to install, has very quiet operations, and moves a lot of air. Thermaltake’s website lists this cooler currently for $80 USD, which is on the higher price end for most coolers. But you get what you pay for in a lot of cases, and in this case the cooler seems worth the money.
Pros:
+ Solid performance
+ Simple installation procedure
+ Sleek looking design with colorful LEDs
+ Quiet operations at all fan speeds
+ Innovative design
Cons:
- A little pricey (but worth it)
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