Features
- AeroMaxx Heat Sink Design.
- TMD (Tip-Magnetic Driving) Fan
- Copper Core For Superior Heat Dissipation
Specifications
- CPU Socket: Pentium IV (478)
- Rated Voltage: 12 V
- Rated Current: 0.30 A
- Power Consumption: 3.84 W
- Bearing Type: TMD (Tip-Magnetic Driving)
- Fan Speed: 5600 RPM
- Airflow: 35.5 CFM
- Noise Level: 38 dB(A)
- Outline Dimension: 384 gm
- Weight: 384 gm
- Life Time: 80,000 hrs
The AeroMaxx with TMD fan is not just another cooler, it’s like a gadget off McGuyver. There is no center hub mounted motor. The motor has been designed and placed “around” the fan, pretty cool huh? What this does is allow for more airflow through the fan, directly onto your cpu (cooling area). Looking at the fan, the overall general appearance is not much different that other cpu coolers, but take a closer look.
Underneath the center of the fan, you will see the copper insert of the actual cooler, no fan hub or motor to block air flow. Installation is straightforward, and simple. Just like other coolers, be careful to take your time and be gentle. And use some heatsink compound, but not too much.
Performance
To get the performance data, I ran my pc at idle, and under full load for a specified amount of time. Using both stock cooler and the AeroMaxx.
Test machine:
- P-4 2.53
- 512 Mushkin ddr pc-2700
- Asus P4PE
- 100 gig WD HD
- 120 gig WD HD
- 16x Sony DVD
- 12x Plextor CDR-RW
Testing results
- Running my cpu with stock cooler at idle for an hour, room temp@74f, my cpu temp stays stable at 107f. After an hour of constant online gaming, (Medal of Honor), cpu temps would peak and stay @ 119f.
- With the AeroMaxx cooler, idle cpu temps were 105f. After an hour of online gameplay, cpu temps would peak and stay @115f. Give or take a degree or two for motherboard monitor accuracy.
All temps were taken using Motherboard Monitor 5.2.1 (I know I need to update mine).
Conclusions
- Beautifully designed/looking cooler with a great new fan design, to improve airflow and cooling performance.
- Copper insert.
- Quiet.
This cooler is one to remember. The fan design is something other cooler makers need to take note of. The efficiency and low noise level makes this a true winner. Easy to install, comes with small syringe of thermal grease. Heatsink edges are VERY sharp, be careful. I would recommend this cooler to anyone looking for a mid priced high performance cooler.
Thanks to Coolerguys.com for the test unit.
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