LGA 775 CPU Cooler Mega Test

Review: LGA 775 CPU Cooler Mega Test

--- Thermal Performance, Conclusion and Certification

Thermal Performance

Considering that the Ultra-120 is so highly-regarded in the enthusiast market, we were expecting it to score well up the table, yet it only managed to tie for 10th in the CPU idle readings at 44 degrees. Mind you, what the Ultra-120 did do is have a very positive effect on the system as a whole - many categories showed lower temperatures.

Under load, the Ultra-120 also managed to post some pretty good whole-system readings, though we weren't as impressed as we'd expected. In terms of CPU temperature, the Ultra-120 achieved 59 degrees under load and dropped one place to joint 11th.

Conclusion

Considering the Ultra-120's reputation and the awards it's received, we were surprised that it didn't achieve better.

Despite results being respectable overall, the Ultra-120 left us disappointed. And it's not as though the Ultra is cheap, it's not, and adding a decent fan is likely to set you back a further £10-£15.

We liked the simplicity – and the ruggedness - of the packaging. We also like the copious quantity of thermal paste included. What we weren't so keen on, though, was the mounting system, even while accepting that it shouldn't be necessary to reinstall the cooler on a regular basis.

Certification

Thermalright – Ultra-120

Review: LGA 775 CPU Cooler Mega Test

--- Thermal Performance, Conclusion and Certification

Thermal Performance

Conclusion

Certification

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