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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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--- Appearance, Specification and Compatibility

Appearance

The 3D Rocket II has a solid copper base coupled to four heat-pipes. It incorporates two fans, each thermostatically controlled by the cooler's on-board circuitry. A small (60mm) fan in the base drives air over that area, a 92mm fan up top forces air through the cooler.



With dimensions of 160(h) x 112(w) x 120(d) mm, the 3D Rocket II isn't small. But it's not lack of working space around the socket that's the issue but height – partly because of that 92mm fan up top. Weight is 640g. Although that's more than the recommended limit, the 3D Rocket II sits ninth in weights table, so is among the lighter models.



The 3D Rocket II also features air ducts at the top to allow the air to exit the system efficiently. These are useful but to get the best from the cooler you need to choose an appropriate orientation when mounting.


Specification

Specifications - Gigabyte 3D Rocket II
Composition Copper, Aluminium
Weight 640g
Dimensions (H x W x D) 160 x 112 x 112mm
# of Fans included 2 Fans, 1 x 60mm 1 x 92mm
Fan Controller? Yes, 3.5in bay or rear break-out plate
Thermal Paste? Yes, small syringe

Compatibility

The Gigabyte 3D Rocket II is compatible with six socket formats, as shown below:


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