Testing
We tested the Kamakaze using both an AMD and Intel setup. Please remember that every motherboard monitors temperatures differently and ambient room temperatures are constantly changing. These results are provided as a guide and to give a general impression of cooling effectiveness.Firstly we tried an AMD setup
Epox 8RGA+ Motherboard
XP2100 Thoroughbred Processor
Externally mounted - No Case
In our tests we compared the Kamakaze to the popular SLk-700 heatsink. So as to create as accurate a test as possible we used the kamikaze Fan on both heatsinks, this way we were able to compare the heat dissipation properties of the heatsink and not the performance of the fan.
The AMD results were very impressive. We found that the Kamakaze was far better at keeping the processor cool at the lower fan speeds. This demonstrates the effectiveness of both the Copper / Aluminium combination and the pins.
The Kamakaze would be ideal for use for a silent setup.
Next we turned our attention to an Intel setup. Here we compared the Kamakaze to the standard P4 heatsink with its fan connected to a rheobus so that the speeds could be controlled to match the Kamakaze.
Jetway P4X-400DA motherboard
Pentium 4 1.8 Northwood
Externally mounted - No Case
At stock speed the Kamakaze demonstrated improved cooling across the range of tests. Once the P4 was overclocked and therefore generating lots of heat the Kamakaze really excelled. As with the AMD processor the best results were achieved with low fan speeds confirming that this heatsink is very effective.
