SilenX EFZ-120HA5
Why would you pay attention to it. SilenX EFZ-120HA5 is evidence that outstanding cooling performance
does not force you to spend too much money. Package a 120mm Effizio fan with
hydrodynamic bearing at third generation, EFZ-120HA5 has many other good
features, such as copper heat pipes contact directly and have compatibility
with the latest CPUs, on the cooling device that cost double (or triple) price
of EFZ-120HA5.
Who should use it: those are seeking for a good performance with under $ 30.
Socket compatibility: Intel LGA775/1155/1156/2011; AMD AM2/2+/3, 754, 940, 939
Noise is rated: 8 to 24dBA
Xigmatek Aegir SD128264
Why would you pay attention to it. Heat pipe, heat pipe – and more heat pipes! A special feature of
Aegir is DLHDT structure (Double Layer with Heatpipe Direct Touch). 2 8mm heat
pipes and 2 6mm heat pipes hang down from Aegir aluminum heat sink foils to
contact directly with the CPU heat sink clamp bar, and 2 other 6mm heat pipes
rise from the bottom of the Aegir to reduce more heat. 120mm PWM fan will never
make more noice than 20dBA.
Who should use it: computer enthusiasts know the benefits of the heat pipes and don’t
have enough.
Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 775/1155/1156/1366/2011; AMD AM2/2+/3, FM1
Noise is rated: 20dBA
Zalman CNPS11X Performa
Why would you pay attention to it. If you recall, Zalman always pursued the concept of “silent
computing”, and of course CNPS11X Performa is also in that philosophy. Even
when the 120mm PWM fan of Performa sizzles at the maximum speed at 1600rpm, it
never exceeds 26dBA. 4 V-shaped heat pipes of the heat sink contact directly
with the CPU while cooling device is installed, turn it into a very effective
cooling device .
Who should use: users who want a cooler without sacrificing performance for
silence.
Socket compatibility: Intel LGA775/1155/1156/1366/2011; AMD AM2/2+3/3+, FM1
Noise is rated: 17 to 26dBA
