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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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--- Thermal Performance, Conclusion and Certification

Thermal Performance

At idle, the 3D Rocket II returned some pretty average thermal results. With a 46 degree reading on the CPU, coupled with readings at the higher end for other categories, it only makes 17th place on the idle charts.



Under load, though, the 3D Rocket II starts to show its true colours, as it climbs back up our tables to post a better-than-average CPU reading of 58 degrees, jumping up to a respectable 9th place in the chart.

It also achieved respectable readings on the motherboard and internals – so credit has to go to those two internal thermostatically-controller fans and appropriate routing of airflow.

Conclusion

The 3D Rocket II is a design that's started to look a bit long in the tooth. The original suffered on a number of levels but the second incarnation is sufficiently improved to turn in some decent results.

The flexibility of the fan-controller coupled and relatively easy installation mean that the 3D Rocket II has a lot going for it even if it's not the best cooler on test. But how much interest will there be in this aging design?

Certification

HEXUS Labs :: Classic
Gigabyte 3D Rocket II