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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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Gigabyte 3D Rocket II - Introduction and Packaging

Introduction

Gigabyte is a relative newcomer to the thermal market but each member of its range of CPU-cooling solutions has been revised at least once. The first of two coolers in our group review from Gigabyte is the 3D Rocket II.

This is a twin-fan design coupled with four heat-pipes. On paper at least, it shows potential but let's take a look at how good it really is.

Packaging

The packaging on the 3D Rocket II is done in the same style as the rest of the range with a basic cardboard structure encased in screen-printed plastic. The plastic itself is orange and features a host of information about the cooler.



Inside, the cooler sits atop a small white box that contains a variety of mounting mechanisms along with a 3.5in drive-bay fan-controller. The controller can also be swapped out to fit on a rear break-out plate. Another feature of the 3D Rocket II is luminous rings. Four different colours are included in the box and it's up to you to choose which one to use, if any at all.