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16th March

Coolink Corator DS Gapless Direct Touch CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 16/03/2010 @ 14:10

Today we look at Coolink’s newest CPU cooler the Corator DS featuring Coolinks new Gapless Direct Touch (GDT) technology. Four large 8mm heatpipes, a dual fin stack design and a PWM controlled SWiF2 120mm fan are among the features that enable the Corator DS to achieve an optimal balance between outstanding cooling performance and quiet operation. Read on to see how it performs on our ...

Evercool FIT Notebook Cooler | Posted on: 16/03/2010 @ 12:09

Since 1992 Evercool Thermal Co Ltd have been specializing in producing thermal solutions for the computer and telecomms industries. Today we take a look at their new FIT notebook cooler.

Review: CoolerMaster CM 690 II Advanced | Posted on: 16/03/2010 @ 11:10

CoolerMaster has been resident modder Tom's favourite choice for chassis hacking for a good long while now and it's no surprise as it's one company that really listens to the needs of its customers. It's also a company not ready to sit on its laurels when it releases a decent case, and so we have the sequel to the very popular CM 690 chassis, the rather smartly titled CM 690 II Advanced. Okay, so ...

15th March

ProlimaTech Armageddon CPU Cooler Heatsink Review | Posted on: 15/03/2010 @ 20:50

The aftermarket heatsink industry is very competitive, and manufacturers often release several product designs before finally scoring a win with enthusiasts and overclockers. The Megahalems was ProlimaTech\'s first run at CPU-cooler\'s, and a very sucessful one at that. Earning our Editor\'s Choice Award and countless accolades from other websites, ProlimaTech has built high expectations with ...

Thermaltake Contac 29 | Posted on: 15/03/2010 @ 4:21

The Thermaltake Contac 29 CPU cooler features heatpipes, fins aplenty, universal mounting capability and a silent 120mm fan, so it certainly meets our expectations as far as specs go, but how does it stand up to other cooling systems? Let\'s find out.

13th March

Zalman CNPS10X Flex Heatsink / Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 13/03/2010 @ 20:14

The Zalman CNPS10X Flex follows a slightly different path than other CNPS10X models. When compared to other CNPS10X models, the fans are not included and the heatsink is now able to take full advantage of two fans.

Coolink Lapchilla Laptop Cooler | Posted on: 13/03/2010 @ 17:39

Today we have the Coolink LapChilla Laptop Cooler. Coolink has created a cooler which allows you to change the adjustment for your particular use with a multi-angle design.

Best CPU Cooler Performance Intel/AMD Heatsink Review | Posted on: 13/03/2010 @ 5:06

Overclockers demand only the best performance from their computer hardware, which is why the aftermarket heatsink industry is thriving with competition. Using both the overclocked 140W AMD Phenom-II X4-965 BE and six-core Gulftown Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition processors, Benchmark Reviews tests several new thermal solutions for our Best CPU Cooler Performance Intel/AMD Q1-2010 article. ...

12th March

Zaward Golf Fan II | Posted on: 12/03/2010 @ 16:24

Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Zaward before and don’t feel disheartened if you’re one, they’re a fairly new company specializing in specifically computer cooling. One of the most innovative products in their catalogue is what’s called the ‘Golf Fan II’. Unlike most case fans, the Golf Fan 2 features a patent golf-ball-like texture on its fins ...

10th March

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 22:10

Cooler Master has spent some time lately improving upon some of their most popular products. Today is no exception as they send the 690 II Advanced mid-tower chassis our way with plenty of upgrades and improvements over the original 690.

Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 15:10

The Thermaltake SpinQ VT is the latest generation of the original SpinQ cooler that first came out in 2008. With 3 heat pipes, 50 copper cooling fins and an 80mm cooling fan cranking out up to 86.5 CFM the SpinQ VT should be more than enough to cool your processor. Read on to see how it performance on our Intel Core i7 920 processor versus a retail boxed Intel HSF!

Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 1:00

We tested Tranquillo, a CPU cooler from Gelid, which has a tower design with four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check out its performance!

9th March

Cooler Master V8 Heatpipe CPU Cooler | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 15:00

It's been a while since we've seen a CPU cooler at Bigbruin.com, but today we have one of the more popular coolers on the market - the Cooler Master V8. Even though the V8 was launched in June of 2008, it is only now beginning to see its true potential thanks to the popularity of the Intel Core i7 and i5 processors, and the tremendous amount of heat they can produce.

6th March

Thermaltake Contac 29 Direct Touch CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 1:10

The Thermaltake Contac 29 CPU cooler has three large 8mm copper heatpipes at its base that directly contact the CPU for highly efficient thermal conduction. This sub $40 cooler is priced right, but how does it perform? Read on to see how it performs on our Intel LGA1366 test system compared to two other CPU coolers!

5th March

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 20:41

Cooler Master's Hyper 212 Plus by name might seem like a slight revision from the Hyper 212, but this tower cooler brings quite a few new features to the table. Click inside to find out if this is the performance cooler for your CPU.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 20:41

Keeping your CPU cool should be a priority to anyone but often the larger coolers out there won't fit in many cases. Cooler Master has a solution in the Hyper TX3, a cooler that doesn't have a huge footprint but still delivers good cooling. Read on to see if the Hyper TX3 is right for you.

Noctua NH-D14 and C12P-SE14 | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 19:04

While many companies during the recession decided to diversify their business to stay afloat, one company that decided to stick with what they do best, make coolers; that company was Noctua. Hailing from the only country in the world with their own \"Fan Comission\" that works tirelessly to produce simply better fan, Austria, Noctua have a pair of giant coolers that are designed to chill the ...

Thermalright Venomous X CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 17:11

Thermalright needs no introduction in the cooling segment but since they are a new arrival on Vortez, it is important to look at what made Thermalright such a significant player when it comes to cooling performance and why they were/are considered the Kings of this competitive market. Thermalright can be considered pioneers in developing large tower coolers, dating back to the 2002, when they ...

Thermaltake ISGC-300 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 6:38

I had high hopes for Thermaltake\'s ISGC-300 cooler. I liked the design and it was very easy to install on the 775 platform, although the mobo may have to be removed for installation, even for AMD users.

3rd March

Coolermaser Hyper 101 | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 18:16

Coolermaster produce a lot of different products, from massively high end cases to low end budget coolers; and that\'s what we\'re looking at today. A little fella\' called the Coolermaster Hyper 101. The name looks to fit well, but does it perform when under pressure? That\'s what we\'re here to find out.

2nd March

Arctic Cooling ARCTIC F12 Pro TC Case Fan | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 18:50

As a single functioned object, the humble case fan has to achieve a fine balance between airflow and noise emissions. The perfect ratio is not only difficult to reach but also varies with the specific user group: silent enthusiasts will require lower fan speeds so less noise is produced whereas the hardcore gamer will want as much cooling potential as possible. Arctic Cooling, the thermal ...

XtremeGear HP-1216B | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 4:19

The XtremeGear HP-1216B is an HDT tower that some nice aesthetics, but most significantly it can be found for about $30 USD. That certainly caught our attention here and we jumped at the chance to take a closer look at this cooler. So what does $30 get you these days? How well does the XtremeGear HP-1216B cool a highly overclocked CPU? Let\'s find out.