-- Results
and Conclusions
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Temperatures are recorded using the CompuNurse
Temp Probe, an external probe that is more precise than the
onboard sensors of the motherboard. We compared this unit with
the copper units we came across. They were all using a 6800rpm
Delta fan, so we thought this unit should compare up to par with its
7000rpm fan.
Our trusty old test rig is as follows:
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IWill KK266 Socket A Motherboard
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AMD Thunderbird 800Mhz CPU
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Crucial PC133 CL2 Ram, 128MB
The test will consist of an idle
temperature check and a full load temperature check. The full
load will be accomplished by using the RC5
program and running 3DMark
2001 for 30 minutes.
Here are some results:
|
Models |
AMD Tbird 800 Stock |
AMD Tbird 800 @ 1003
(1.85V) |
| Ambient
Temp. = 27C |
Idle |
Full
Load |
Idle |
Full
Load |
| OCZ
Gladiator |
35C |
37C |
41C |
45C |
| ThermalRight
SK-6 |
31C |
34C |
36C |
40C |
| GlobalWin
CAK38 |
34C |
37C |
38C |
42C |
| ThermalTake
Dragon Orb 3 |
35C |
37C |
38C |
43C |
Now those numbers aren't bad! I was a little
skeptical if this new Orb unit could keep up with these other, all
copper units. It was up to snuff with the GlobalWin CAK38 and
the OCZ Gladiator, but a little shy of the ThermalRight SK6.
This may be the only unit that combined with its looks, performs
just as well. But then again, how many times have you really
bought a heatsink just for looks?
I am still waiting for an all copper orb (not just a
copper core), hopefully this will be produced soon enough.
Overall, we would have hope this unit could have provided the same
results with less height and noise, but it did live up to the TT
name. It provided us with some decent performance at a decent
price.
Thanks to ThermalTake
for sending us this preview unit. By the time this review is
released, most of your favorite retailers should have received this
unit in stock.
Pros:
- The fan is not as loud as you would think
- Very easy to install
- Cools sufficiently with the big boys
Cons:
- Unit is rather tall
- Fan shroud is real soft and bendable
- Thermal Pad was a pain to get off
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