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Note: We have since changed our temperature
measuring from using the onboard sensor on the motherboard, to using
the CompuNurse,
an external temperature probe. This probe is situated
right next to the CPU slug, so it provides the most precise
temperature reading as possible.
This unit comes with a 30CFM fan, which we did not
replace. But we did test it using our 38CFM Delta also to see
how it stacks up.
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 |
| ThermalRight
SK-6 |
31C |
34C |
36C |
40C |
| GlobalWin
CAK38 |
34C |
37C |
38C |
42C |
| ThermalTake
Dragon Orb 3 |
35C |
37C |
38C |
43C |
| Vantec
CCK-6035D |
32.5C |
35.5C |
36C |
42C |
| Swiftech
MCX370-0A |
31.3C |
33.7C |
34.3C |
38.5C |
| SVC
Golden Gate 40 |
33.5C |
36C |
39.5C |
43.5C |
| Thermal
Take Volcano 5 |
35.9C |
37.5C |
39C |
43.8C |
| Thermal
Take Volcano 6Cu |
35.6C |
37.4C |
38.6C |
43.3C |
| Thermal
Take Volcano 6Cu+ |
35.2C |
37C |
38.2C |
43C |
| Bits
Power NP60D |
31.3C |
35.2C |
36.7C |
42.4C |
| Bits
Power NP80D |
31C |
34.8C |
36.5C |
42.4C |
| Dynatron
DC1206BM0 |
31C |
33.5C |
37.2C |
40.6C |
| >>
Vantec CCk-6027D << |
33.2C |
36.4C |
37.7C |
43.4C |
| With
Delta
38CFM |
Idle |
Full
Load |
Idle |
Full
Load |
| >>
Vantec CCk-6027D << |
31.8C |
34.9C |
35.7C |
41.5C |
Even with the increase in fins, the unit still comes
short of most of these coolers and its bigger brother. It does
come close and it isn't a bad cooler at all, don't get us
wrong. The extra care to update some of the features on this
unit is much appreciated. The new surface and extra fins are
an added plus. Aside from this, slapping on a faster 38CFM
Delta does lower the temperature even more! Although this is the case,
this unit was not meant to utilize the ear splitting Delta but more
towards a quieter cooling solution and we definitely approve of
that.
Coming in at about $30 at most retailers, this
smaller unit may be suited for some people who are looking for a
smaller yet reliable cooler. It goes right up there competing
with the SVC GG, Dynatron Coolers and TT's Volcano line. I would recommend this
unit for most lower Ghz systems, but if you have one of those insane
overclocks, you may want a bigger unit like this one's bigger
brother, the CCK-6035D. Or, get a higher speed Delta and
replace the fan.
Thanks to Vantec
for sending us over a test unit, good to see that they are improving
on each individual unit they produce. Kudos!
Pros:
- Extra shine
- Good clip
- Lots of fins!
- Super fast fan with fan guard
Cons:
- Performs slightly behind most coolers, including its big
brother
- Smaller unit
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