Socket-A Cooler Roundup: September 2001
by Tillmann Steinbrecher on September 7, 2001 3:19 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Taisol CGK760xx2
The Taisol CGK760xx2 heatsink looks very similar to the CGK742092 we reviewed
before - the only difference is the copper inlay on the newer model. The "xx"
in the model number stands for either "09" (version with thermal pad) or "00"
(no interface material). We got the "09" version, but converted it to a "00"
version by removing the thermal pad (and using thermal compound instead).
Installation and clip
Just like previous models, this cooler uses Taisol's excellent clip, which takes
advantage of all six cleats on the CPU socket. Installation is straightforward;
a screwdriver is required, though. A thermal pad is preinstalled on the heatsink.
Performance and noise, conclusion
Taisol offers a choice of two fans: A 60x10mm Delta fan, or a high-rpm 60x25mm
Delta fan. The high-rpm fan looks like the 7000rpm Delta units that come with
many other heatsinks, but it is not identical: Taisol ships model AFB0612VH
(made in Thailand), the more common 7000rpm fans are model AFB0612EH (made in
China). The Taisol-supplied model is slightly less efficient, and also a little
less noisy.
We tested the cooler with three fans: The two fans supplied by Taisol, and the
common 7000rpm Delta fan.
With the 60x10mm fan, the Taisol cooler is a solid OEM product, combining bearable
noise level cooling performance that is for all of today's non-overclocked CPUs.
With the Taisol-supplied Delta fan, or the 7000 rpm Delta fan, this cooler
is also suitable for overclocking - although it's not the top choice for hardcore
overclockers.
| Taisol CGK760xx2 |
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Fan: Delta 60x10mm or Delta 60x25mm
Price: unknown |
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