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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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Spire TherMaxII

Core i7 CPU Cooler Roundup

The Spire TherMaxII is the latest offering from Spire, and the first cooler from Spire we have looked at since the VertiCool III back in 2007. Let's take look at the TherMax II features and specifications.

Features:
  • Four 8mm all copper u shaped heat-pipes
  • All new Direct-Touch heat-pipe technology
  • UV-reactant 120mm BlueStar fan design
  • Amazingly silent at just 29.0 dBA
  • 55 stamped Aluminum Micro-Fin's
  • Supports the latest Intel & AMD micro-processors
Specifications:
  • Socket 775 / AM2 / 1366 Cooling kit
  • Dimensions
    • Heat sink : 125×77×155 mm (l × w × h)
    • 12VDC Fan : 120×120×25 mm
  • Bearing Type: Sleeve bearing
  • Rated speed    2200 RPM +/-10%
  • Rated power    4.2 W
  • Noise level    34 dBA
  • Air flow    93.3CFM at 2,200 RPM
  • Current    0.35 A
  • Life hours    Sleeve: 30.000
  • Application
    • Intel : core 2 Duo ~ 3 GHz (775 Dual-core)  Core 2 Extreme ~ 3.2 GHz (775 Dual-core) Core 2 Quad ~ 2.66 GHz (775 Quad-core) Core i7 ~ 3.2 GHz 1366 LGA775 ~ 3.73 GHz (Prescott) Pentium D ~ 3.4 GHz (775 Dual-Core) Pentium EE ~ 3.73 GHz (775 Dual-Core)
    • AMD : Athlon 64 X2 ~ 9500 GHz (AM2) Athlon X2 ~ 9500 GHz (AM2) Phenom X4 ~ 9600 GHz (AM2/AM3)
  • Thermal resistance    0.14 °C/W
  • Thermal type    Stars-420 white grease(Injection Tube,0.5g

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The fins for the TherMax II are thin aluminum. The fins are easily bent; I felt I needed to take extra care with the cooler so not to bend them.

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Looking at the base, we can see that Spire is using a universal clip mounting arrangement.

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Spire provides a couple different mounting rings for the Intel platform; the clip is a direct fit to the AMD socket. Also included is an expansion slot mounted fan control, spring clips to mount the fan and a tube of thermal grease.

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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