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  Product:     OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler  
  Price:     $55 (CDN) / $50 (U.S)
  Supplied By:     OCZ Technology
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     September 7th, 2006
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star star 

MODTHEBOX would like to thank Jessica from OCZ Technology for sending the OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler for review.

OCZ Technology

Introduction:

Heatsink design has standardized over the last several years catering to alternative platforms for both AMD and Intel. With the current migration of 32-bit to 64-bit architecture, there are several manufacturers currently in the process of re-designing their existing product lines to meet new consumer demand. One clear indication that has driven big business in the consumer cooling market is the need for an all-in-one cooling solution. Since August 2000, OCZ Technology has been supporting the special demands of computer enthusiasts by manufacturing the fastest and best performing products. The company has recently expanded into the cooler market with the release of their first retail cooling product. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the new OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler a universal high-level performance copper and aluminum based cooler.

Specifications:

The OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler is a first generation product comprised of a solid copper base plate, 4 heat pipes for superior heat dissipation as well as pure aluminum fins for ultimate durability. This package has been integrated with a 92mm low noise cooling fan. Here are some specifications taken directly from the OCZ Technology website:

Model
OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
Dimensions

95.25mm (L) x 87.62mm (W) x 51.24mm (H)

Weight

580g (without fan)

Application

For Sockets AMD 939/940/AM2, Intel 775/478

Heatsink Material

Pure Copper base plate (Titanium coated) and 4 heat pipes for superior heat dissipation as well as Pure Aluminum fins for ultimate durability

Fan

92mm (2 ball bearing)

Fan Speed

2500RPM ± 10%

Noise Level

Low Noise

CFM

44 CFM

Features

- 3-pin and Blue LED's

- Pure Copper material ensures excellent heat dissipation
- Enlarged heatsink base that maximum performance
- 92mm fan that enables the best balancing performance on air flow/noise/fan speed/size
- Designed and built to address the demanding cooling requirements of gamers and enthusiasts
- Univeral mounting hardware included

OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
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OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
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The Tempest CPU Cooler arrived in orange and blue coloured retail packaging with the OCZ Technology logo located on front of the package. OCZ Technology is marketing this product as a silent high performance cooling solution with a focus on an unorthodox heatsink design catering to gamers and overclocking enthusiasts.

OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
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OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
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Upon opening the package, the Tempest CPU Cooler is kept in place by a foldable plastic housing which also includes a small compartment for the bundled accessories. Included in the package is a small tube of generic thermal compound, paper washers, long/short mounting screws, mounting brackets and 2 sets of springs.

OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
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OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
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The design of the Tempest CPU Cooler benefits consumers by adapting a universal compatibility format which includes platform support for Intel P4 Socket 478, LGA775 and AMD Socket 754, 939, 940 and AM2. OCZ Technology includes 4 metal back plates which are installed on the underside of a motherboard with the cooler mounted on top. Also included in the package is a useful fold out manual that includes a set of reference diagrams and instructions for mounting the Tempest on each supported platform.

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