80mm - 2450rpm Ball Bearing - MPN: A188901 See Product Details
Description
Heatsink; All copper base, more surface area provides better heat transfer Multi-directional air intake increases airflow while keeping the relative noise at minimal
Quick Glance
Product Type: Cooling Fan/Heatsink
Compatible Device: Processor
Processor Socket: AMD Athlon XP up to 3400+ AMD Sempron up to 2800+
Summary
Product Title: ThermalTake Volcano Silent Boost CPU Cooler
Manufacturer: ThermalTake
Power Score: 4.7 | 4 Reviews
General
Product Type: Cooling Fan/Heatsink
Compatible Device: Processor
Fan Airflow: 27.5 CFM
Fan Speed: 2450 rpm - ?10%
Noise Rating: 21 dB(A)
Processor Socket: AMD Athlon XP up to 3400+ AMD Sempron up to 2800+
MTBF: 60000 Hour
Dimensions: 3.23" x 2.76" x 1.93" - Heatsink Dimension, 3.15" x 3.15" x 0.98" - Fan Dimension
Warranty Information: 3 Year
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Well-packaged to prevent damage during shipment and handling. Well made. Comes with clear instructions and thermal compound. Quiet.
Weakness: Not Silent.
A little bulky. Relatively easy to install. It's a reasonably quiet CPU cooler, but definitely not silent. Given the cooling effectiveness and quietness, I think it was a good value for the amount ($26) I paid.
Strengths: Very quiet, and does a great job of keeping CPU cool.
Weakness: None so far.
Excellent heatsink & fan. Much quieter than my old Gladiator setup, and although the fan is less than half as fast as the old one, it keeps my CPU 10 degress celsius cooler!! Way to go Thermaltake!
Strengths: ULTRA quiet! Keeps chip cooler than any other fan I've used!
Weakness: None so far.
I've used many different fans in my time, but by far my favorite brand has to be Thermaltake. I have had nothing but success with their products, and I will continue to use them as long as they're around. I have been working with computers for over 10 years, and in my experience, this fan has been able to keep my AMD processors 10 degrees C cooler than the Thermaltake (A1745) Extreme Volcano 12...
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ThermalTake Volcano Silent Boost CPU Cooler
Strengths: Keeps my cpu 10 degrees cooler than the issued stock AMD heatsink/fan. Quiter as well.
Weakness: There really isn't one I know of.
I would recommend this heatsink to anyone wishing to spend less than $30 to cool their CPU. It comes with a small pack of thermal compound and instructions that show you step by step how to mount the heatsink onto the CPU. Excellent product.