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13 Intel Core i7 LGA 1366 CPU Coolers Compared

Manufacturer: Titan
Product: LGA 1366 CPU Coolers
Date: Fri, May 29, 2009 - 12:00 AM
Written By: Shane Higgins -
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Thermaltake SpinQ


Core i7 CPU Cooler Roundup

Legit Reviews began posting pictures of the SpinQ back in August when the staff saw it at NVISION 08, and we previously reviewed the SpinQ on our Core 2 test system. So, if it looks familiar to you on the site that might be why. Thermaltake has now asked us to test it on our Core i7 system. Due to its cooling fin arrangement this cooler is one of the more visually interesting coolers I have looked at in a while, but more on this in a moment. Let's take a quick look at the specifications for the SpinQ. 

Features

  • Stylish Appearance: Classic Cylinder Heatsink and Spiral Aluminum Fins
  • Optimized Structure: 6 Copper Heatpipes, 80mm Blow Fan, Low Noise Performance, VR™ Fan Control
  • Smart Airflow Design: Integrated with System Fan, 360°Heat dissipation

Specifications

  • Model: CL-P0466
  • Compatibility:
    • Intel Socket LGA1366: Core i7, Socket LGA 775 : Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Pentium / Celeron D / Celeron
    • AMD Socket AM2 /AM2+ / 939 / 754: Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 / Sempron
  • Heatsink Dimension: 121.63mm x 90mm x 151.85mm
  • Heatsink Material: 50 Aluminum Fins + Copper Aluminum Base
  • Heatpipe: Ø 6mm x 6
  • Fan Dimension: Ø 80mm x 85 mm
  • Rated Voltage: 12 V
  • Started Voltage: 7 V
  • Fan Speed: 1000 ~ 1600 RPM
  • Power Input: 5.4 W
  • Rated Current: 0.45 A
  • Noise: 19 ~ 28dBA
  • Life Expectation: 50,000 Hours
  • Connector: 3 Pin
  • Weight: 667g

Core i7 CPU Cooler Roundup

Looking from the side I still can't look at this cooler and not think of a comment from a friend that called it a "hamster wheel of death"

Core i7 CPU Cooler Roundup

The SpinQ still sports the hard wired speed control.

Core i7 CPU Cooler Roundup

It also comes with all the goodies it used to, along with the new LGA1366 mounting hardware.

Next Page - Titan Fenrir


Review Index
Page 1 - 13 CPU Coolers Face Off
Page 2 - Asus Triton 81
Page 3 - Cooler Master V8
Page 4 - Cooler Master V10
Page 5 - Noctua NH-U12P and NH-U12P SE1366
Page 6 - Noctua NH-C12P
Page 7 - Spire TherMaxII
Page 8 - Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme 1366 RT
Page 9 - Thermaltake ISGC-300
Page 10 - Thermaltake ISGC-400
Page 11 - Thermaltake SpinQ
Page 12 - Titan Fenrir
Page 13 - Vigor Monsoon III LT
Page 14 - Intel Stock Cooler
Page 15 - Cooler Clearance Issues
Page 16 - Legit Reviews Core i7 Test System
Page 17 - Temperature Test Results
Page 18 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion