In Figure 7, you can see the bottom of the cooler. The heatpipes keep direct contact with the CPU.
Figure 7: Bottom view
Figure 8 reveals a closer view of the base, which doesn’t have a mirrored look.
Figure 8: Base
This time we tested Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU cooler, which uses a tower design, five heatpipes and an amazing fan control system. Let’s see if it beats the coolers we already reviewed.
We tested the Radeon RX 460, the new entry-level video card from AMD. Let’s see how it performs compared to its main competitors.
Our review of Core 2 Extreme QX6850, the new most high-end desktop CPU from Intel, with four cores and running at 3 GHz internally and 1,333 MHz externally. We also could run it at 3.3 GHz, simulating a future “QX6950” CPU. How this new beast compares to previous CPUs from Intel? Check it out.
We reviewed one of most high-end DDR2 memory modules available in the market today, Patriot PDC21G8500ELK, which is a 1 GB DDR2-1066/PC2-8500 memory kit, able to officially run up to 1,066 MHz at 5-5-5-16 timings. Check it out.
Should you even consider buying a USD 40 case? Let’s take a good look at the Bitfenix Merc Alpha and see.
The new Cooler Master ATCS 840 is an all-aluminum full-tower case supporting two power supplies, coming with four big fans, removable motherboard tray and a very conservative looks.