Archive for the ‘Coolers’ Category
Glacialtech X-Wing R1
The X-Wing series is Glacialtech’s first venture into the laptop cooling market but the company appears to have more products in the pipeline with names such as the Glacialpad and X-wing Miniseries displayed on their website.The X-Wing series has two slightly different models: the R1 and the R2. Effectively, the only difference between the two models is the touchable front panel – the former has it and the latter does not. However, the real thing that I want to know is can this cooler actually offer some decent cooling? So let’s take a closer look at the R1.
Noctua NF-S12B FLX
Noctua are considered a top brand when it comes to the cooling department. Their unique colour scheme and product naming set them apart from rivalling companies and over time Noctua products have been granted some of the highest accolades out there. The NF-S12 fan was an instant success and further showcased Noctua’s ability in this market. Recently this particular fan has been updated with two new versions: the NF-S12B FLX and ULN. Today, we take a look at the FLX version which features high versatility; one can only hope it is half as good as its predecessor.
Reeven RCCT
CPU Cooling has advanced somewhat in recent years with many different techniques being tried and tested. A relatively new company, Reeven, currently offer two direct heat-pipe CPU Coolers. Today, we’ve been luckily enough to acquire one such cooler, the RCCT-0901S. Let’s see if it performs to the same specification of more well-known CPU Coolers.
Evercool Rifling
The thought of an 80mm fan scares most. Stereotypically they’re regarded as noisy, offer poor airflow and are a waste of space. However, when we suddenly mention 92mm or 120mm fans, our view on these fans becomes rather opposite. So, what about trying to squeeze a 92mm fan blade into a standard 80mm fitting fan? Well that’s what cooling specialists Evercool have done. Introducing the Evercool Rifling fan.
Scythe Typhoon
Despite not being very glamorous or exciting, fans are essential to every rig out there. The balance between cooling and noise is a key one that differs for every user depending on their own personal preferences. With so many different shapes, sizes, colours and designs on the market, it’s difficult to know which will suit you best. Well, if you’re looking for a quiet 92mm fan then the fan up for review today – the Scythe Gentle Typhoon 92mm 2150 RPM Cooling Fan – could just be the perfect fan for you. Read on to see what we thought.
Zalman VF950
To keep up with the latest hotter and faster graphics cards, Zalman have needed to update their VF900 – which we reviewed back in May 2007 – with the VF-950. They haven’t just changed the cooler to support more recent graphic cards though; the new model is entirely different. We hope so too, as we weren’t very impressed with the VF-900. Anyway let’s not dwell on the past, introducing the Zalman VF-950…
Scythe Mugen 2
With the last CPU Cooler review here at XSReviews way back in October of last year, it was time for another. It comes in the form of the Scythe Mugen 2 which is a revision of the previous Mugen cooler and features Scythe’s new MAPS (Multiple Airflow Pass-through Structure) technology along with a Multi Fan Mount Structure. Read on to find out more…
NZXT Cryo LX Vs. Vizo miniNinja 2
Next on the review agenda at XSReviews are notebook coolers. However not just one but two, ready to go head to head to see which is the better in terms of value, style and performance. The contenders are: the Vizo Ninja II and the NZXT Cryo LX. It’s time to find a victor so let’s get started.
Evercool 925-HPC
Evercool is an up-and-coming company in western markets that focuses entirely on ‘PC Thermal Solutions’. Today, we have their latest product; introducing the Evercool HPC 925-CA CPU cooler. Will this cooler to be able to impress just as much as the likes of many other tower-format coolers? Only one way to find out.
Arctic Cooling Fans
Computer cooling is becoming a much more widespread topic with extra emphasis on silence in comparison to the past where this aspect of cooling was more or less disregarded in an attempt to produce maximum performance. The challenge that faces most manufacturers nowadays is the perfect combination between the two. Today at XSReviews, we have a whole series of Arctic Fans up for review. However, the question is will this latest series of fans be able to meet both the demands of performance and silence?
