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Case, Power Supply, Fan Reviews
  Product:     Thermaltake Silent Boost RX K8 CPU Cooler  
  Price:     $29 (CDN) / $25 (U.S)
  Supplied By:     Thermaltake
  Author:     clsGrinder
  Date:     March 24th, 2006
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star

Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
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Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
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What makes the Silent Boost unique is the fan. This meaty 5 blade fan is what Thermaltake calls a "reversed fan". There is no housing that surrounds the fan blade tips. Thermaltake figures this is the main cause for turbulence, causing noise when the fan is in operation. The fan uses a standard 3-pin connector whose wires are sleeved. A 3-pin to Molex connector was not included.

Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
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Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
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In what looks to be a trend between HSF and water block manufacturers, the base of the Silent Boost is perfect in flatness, but lacking in luster. A mirror finish to the base of the HSF would probably have very little impact on the effectiveness of this unit.

Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
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Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU Cooler
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With the reversed fan removed, we can clearly see the potential for this aluminum shroud. There are holes pre-drilled to accommodate 92mm and 80mm fans. I am always thrilled when I see manufacturers creating flexible solutions such as the Silent Boost. The illustration on the right shows how Thermaltake has attached the copper fins to the copper base.

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