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The look of the Silent CPU Cooler is in uniform with the rest of the kit, sporting the same two-tone blue colouring of the fan. The blue shroud covers both sides, leaving the edges of the fins open to allow the air to escape towards the top of the chassis. On one side of the shroud they have silk-screened the FSP Group logo.

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The Silent CPU Cooler has several fins which have been bonded directly to an aluminum base. Looking at the bottom, I noted that the base was not as smooth as I had hoped. Machine marks are evident, and to remove them and possibly obtain another degree or two drop in temperature, it can be lapped to make the surface area must flatter.

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The Silent CPU cooler uses a 70mm two toned blue fan to blow against the heatsink. It can push up to 29.8 CFM of air, with a noise level of less than 30 dBA. Unlike conventional fans, the corners of the Silent CPU fan are beveled, which would make it almost impossible to mount a grill on top of it to prevent small objects or wires from touching the fan blades. Like the system fan, the CPU fan obtains power through a three pin power connector that connects to the CPU motherboard header. Again, like the 92mm fan, the speed of the fan is dependant on the thermal diode which is located just above the logo on the left side.

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The Silent CPU Cooler uses a similar retention system as the CoolJag JAC565C, and will accept most P4 heatsinks in case this cooler fails. This means that you must remove the original stock retention bracket from the motherboard and replace it. This alternate system offers more stability, better cooling of the backside of the motherboard and easier installation of the heatsink. While seasoned modders or tech savvy people will not have a problem with doing this, the general public may not want to attempt this.