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Review: LGA 775 CPU Cooler Mega Test

by Matt Davey on 1 June 2007, 14:45

Tags: Gigabyte (TPE:2376), Thermalright, Zaward, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Zalman (090120.KQ), Akasa, Cooler Master, Thermaltake (3540.TWO), OCZ (NASDAQ:OCZ), Scythe, SilverstoneTek, Arctic, Tuniq, Noctua, TITAN Technology

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Akasa Evo 98 - Introduction and Packaging

Introduction

The recently-released Akasa Evo 98 is one of two new coolers designed around the same central cooling core. On a practical level, what Akasa did is release active and passive version of the same cooler.

The actively-cooled version, the Evo Blue, is finding its way into retail stores but what we are looking at here is the passive version, the Evo 98. Perhaps more accurately, though, this should be thought of a version sold without fan that allows enthusiasts to use their own fan of choice.

Packaging

The Evo 98 presents one of the smartest-looking exteriors here - a slick black box with a top flap adorned with simple silver lettering. One of the recent additions to the market is the AM2 specification, and a small red sticker on our sample declared the Evo 98 is compatible.



Inside, the cooler is wrapped securely in a cardboard sleeve with the additional items packed alongside in their own box. Everything is clearly marked and the included thermal paste is in a simple syringe.