CPU Radiator Zen - Best CPU cooler around?

[meski247]

I am searching for ways to cool off my cpu (AMD Athlon 1.4GHz) running at about 55C usually. I came across this CPU Radiator Zen which seems to keep o/ced CPUs in the low 40 deg C range, www.inflowdirect.com/cpuradzencoo.html Has anyone seen results like these? Have there been any tests done here correlating heat sinks and CPU temps under various load conditions? Any chance someone has this heat sink, and wants to give us some performance info???


-Rob

 

[Egrimm]

There was a thread about it here (on Anandtech forums, can't rememeber what category) no so long ago it it described how it had a very bad mounting mechanism (plastic arms) and thus easily could crack the cpu AND destry the mobo. Do a search and find it, there is also a link to a review there. If it weren't for this problem it would be a nice cooler.

 

[TechCF]

Plycon carries them for $99.99
Bit-Tech does have a preview/review, I don't have a direct link because they have server problems now.

It performs very good. Some says it beats the SK6 with 7krpm fan. Some says it doesn't beat the best air-coolers. I think it is way too expensive, and I don't like it's plastic looks.

 

[sad]

Here's the link to Chainbolt's review:
http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/r_radiator_zen/index.shtml
Ouch... no thanks:Q

 

[cavemanmoron]

:|:frown:
wow i will stick with the Silverado and the volcano 6!!!!

 

[Newbie77]

For nearly $100, I think you are better off getting another cooler. The Alpha PAL8045 is good and if you want to fork out for the MCX462 will be out soon.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

<< There was a thread about it here (on Anandtech forums, can't rememeber what category) no so long ago it it described how it had a very bad mounting mechanism (plastic arms) and thus easily could crack the cpu AND destry the mobo. Do a search and find it, there is also a link to a review there. If it weren't for this problem it would be a nice cooler. >>

I can't remember where it was either, but someone had put alink to a bada$$ cooler called the Kendon, it's pricey, but effective Here's a link to Kendon cooler.