For testing, I decided to test the two coolers
by using the included thermal grease. We placed
a layer on the CPU and left the system working
in order for the thermal paste to stabilize for
about 24 hours. Since the coolers do not feature
adjustable fans, we took thermal readings at their
maximum operational speed only. CPU load was achieved
by running two instances of Prime95 for 30 minutes.
The idle temperature measurements were noted after
the system was resting at the windows desktop
for 30 minutes. Ambient temperature is maintained
(as accurately as possible) at 22 degrees Celsius
at the time of the test. Cool-&-Quiet is disabled.
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From the
above results, we see that the VertiCool II performs
much like the DiamondCool II when mounted on a
cool CPU. Funnily, the cheaper VertiCool II performs
better than the massive DiamondCool II when the
processor is not overclocked! When the processor
becomes overclocked and overvolted, the DiamondCool
II is able to handle the additional heat better.
Both coolers are severely outperforming the KestrelKing
V, which is Spire’s lower end cooler. In
addition, both coolers are only making a low humming
noise when working at full speed. If mounted on
a good motherboard which can adjust the speed
of the CPU fan, they should remain completely
inaudible most of the time.
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