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Product:
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Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler |
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Price:
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$45 (CDN) / $40 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Thermaltake
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Author:
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Skaal-Tel
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Date:
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February 9th, 2006
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Annie from Thermaltake
for sending the Blue Orb II CPU Cooler for review.
Introduction:
The main cornerstone of any powerful overclocking rig is the CPU cooler. The more heat which can be passed out of the
case, the more performance can be squeezed out of even the most gutless system. On the other hand, many folks have
realized that they can have a fair degree of silence out of an aftermarket cooler, as opposed to the stock heatsink.
Today's review of the Thermaltake Blue Orb II aims to determine just how good this heatsink is at both cooling and
silence. Thermaltake has been around for a long time selling cases, power supplies, coolers, fans and all kinds of
accessories. The Blue Orb II is one of their most recent heatsink offerings, with compatibility for AMD K8 and Intel
LGA775 processors.
Specifications:
The Blue Orb II an aluminum based CPU cooler with a copper core designed for Intel Pentium D (Socket LGA775), Intel
Pentium 4 (Socket LGA775), Intel Celeron D (Socket LGA775), AMD Athlon X2 (Socket 939), AMD Athlon 64 FX (Socket
939/940), AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 754/939), AMD Sempron (Socket 754) and AMD Opteron (Socket 940). The Blue Orb II
offers good overall performance in near silence using a slightly unorthodox design. Here are some specifications taken
directly from Thermaltake's website:
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Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
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| Heatsink Dimensions |
140mm x 66mm |
| Heatsink Material |
Copper Core & Aluminum Extrusion (140 fin) |
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Fan Dimensions |
120mm x 24.3mm
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| Rated Voltage |
12V |
| Started Voltage |
7V
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| Power Input
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3.00W |
| Rated Current
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0.25A |
| Fan Speed
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1700 +/- 10% RPM |
| Max. Air Flow
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77.85 CFM |
| Max. Air Pressure
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1.80 mm H 2 O |
| Noise
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17dBA |
| Life Time
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30,000 Hours |
| Connector
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3-pin |
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Compatibility |
Intel Pentium D (Socket LGA775), Intel Pentium 4 (Socket LGA775), Intel Celeron D (Socket LGA775) |
| AMD Athlon X2 (Socket 939), AMD Athlon 64 FX (Socket 939/940), AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 754/939), AMD Sempron (Socket 754), AMD Opteron (Socket 940) |
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The Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler arrived in a formed plastic Perspex package. All logos, specifications and
features are printed on the front and back including a small reference manual which is used as the backer for the
package. All the parts are neatly organized in separate sections in order to give consumers a general idea what is
involved in regards to assembly.
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The back of the package has the specific statistics, as well as a couple simplified installation diagrams for both
sockets. Bundled with this cooler is a K8 back plate and all the various screws and standoffs required. Instructions
are very clear and legible, with extremely clear installation pictures. Granted, installing a heatsink is not rocket
science, but every little bit helps for the first time.
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Out of the package, the Blue Orb II is very simple and measures approximately 140mm x 66mm with fan dimensions at
120mm x 24.3mm. Consisting of 140 aluminum fins, the main difference between this heatsink and the OEM offering is the
size of the fan and opportunity for air to pass through the heatsink and cool the surrounding motherboard components.
Make no mistake; this heatsink is large and heavy at 869g. If this heatsink is to be installed in a LAN PC, consider
either removing the heatsink or placing the computer on its side to prevent a shattering experience.
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