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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 ISGC-300

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Here we have the Thermaltake ISGC-300 tower cooler. When you first look at the ISGC-300 it looks like any other tower cooler. What sets this one apart is the ISGC 12 fan. The notches at the end of the fan blade make it almost silent. Finally, an option to the Noctua NF-12P fans; although not as quiet, ISGC fans are a whole lot easier on the eyes. Let's look at the specs of the ISGC-300.
  • Model Number: CLP0539
  • 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+ : Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 / Sempron
  • Heatsink Dimension: 126(L) x 71(W) x 161(H) mm
  • Heatsink Material
    • Aluminum Fins
    • Aluminum Extrusion Cover + Copper Base
  • Heatpipe        Ø 6 mm x 4
  • Fan Dimension        Ø 120 x 25 mm
  • Fan Speed        800 ~ 1300 RPM
  • Bearing Type        Hydro Dynamic
  • Noise Level        16 dBA
  • Max. Air Flow        58.3 CFM
  • Max. Air Pressure        1.4 mmH2O
  • Power Connector        3 Pins
  • Rated Voltage        12 V
  • Started Voltage        7 V
  • MTBF        50,000 Hours
  • Weight        697 g

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Looking from the side I see that Thermaltake took some more design cues from the Noctua fins, although it is not as heavy. I'm interested to see how this new line will work out.

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One other feature of the ISGC fans is the built in speed controller. This regulates the fan from 800-1300 RPMs.

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The base of the ISGC-300 is not that great; a little polishing, though, can fix that right up.

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The ISGC-300 comes with all the stuff needed to mount the cooler to your favorite AMD or Intel socket.

Next Page - Thermaltake ISGC-400


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