CoolTechZone-Ultimate AMD Heatsinks Roundup

Today we'll be bringing you with the latest and greatest AMD heat sinks you can buy right now. We won't be posting any reviews of these products. This is a roundup which means that you will see the pictures of these products as well as their features and capabilities.

Following things that we will look in a heat sink to make our selection:

1.Manufacturer 2.Quality 3.Support for the newer AMD processors 4.Size/Weight 5.Performance

*Note*These heatsinks are best of the best in the market currently. Some of them are very expensive but they are sure to make your PC, cool..

Thermaltake Volcano 11+

Thermaltake Volcano 11+

Features:

*Opti-fin technology, made by all copper (40 fins)
*Much lighter than most heatsinks
*Fan Grill: "X" Design
*2 adjustable manual fan speed control:
In the front: Install in 5.25’’ drive bay
To the rear: Bundle with bracket, attach to PCI slot

Sensory:
Temp. control, fan speed auto control setting: 1300 rpm at 20 ºC~ 4800 rpm at 55 ºC
Temp. sensor attaches to heat sink

Ultimate Price ~$39.99

Cooler Master Aero 7+

Cooler Master Aero 7+

Features:

*Use with the Intel PIII up to 1.13GHz; Celeron up to 1.6GHz; Athlon 3000+ and higher.
*Blower's newer design blows more toward the center of the heat sink.
*More powerful blowers produce larger air pressure than traditional axial fans.
*External fan speed adjustment on PCI and 3 1/2" bracket allows desired settings.
*Improved thumb-clip to avoid blacking with PSU or RAM modules.

Specifications:

*Model: Aero 7+
*Fan Dimension: 80 x 80 x 70 mm
*Rated Speed: 1900~3500 rpm
*Air Flow: 10.9~20.0 CFM
*Rated Voltage: 7~13.8V
*Heat Sink Dimension: 80 x 80 x 51 mm
*Heat Sink Type: Copper Skived Fin
*Air Pressure: 2.9~10.7mm H2O
*PCI & 3 1/2" Bracket Included

Ultimate Price ~$29.99

Thermaltake SubZero 4G Thermo-Electric Cooling {AMD K7}

The advancement of PC processors is growing rapidly on a global scale. From 500 MHz to more than 4 GHz, today’s thermal technology is required to have higher functionality and extreme performance. Today, Thermaltake is bringing you a new part of CPU cooling code named SubZero4G™. SubZero4G™ will be the ultimate solution for today’s high-speed processor.

SubZero4G™ is designed for PC users who need lower noise level and improved performance. SubZero4G TM comprises a cooling unit, a PCI card (power and control unit) and a LED case fan.

The cooling unit consists of a cold plate, a thermo-electric module, a heat sink, and a CPU fan. The cold plate is directly mounted on the CPU. The thermo-electric module carries the heat from the cold plate to the heat sink. The CPU fan takes away the heat and case fans remove the heat to outside the case.

The PCI card includes an AC/DC power supply and a microprocessor. The microprocessor detects the temperature by ambient and CPU temperature sensors and then outputs adequate power to CPU and case fans. In short, the 3-step fan speed is controlled by the microprocessor.

All copper design for maximum performance
Soldered fins to base to ensure effective contact
Three pronged type heat sink clip
Stepping fins to hold 60mm, 70mm and 80mm fans

L87 x W56.4 x H48 (mm) - Top, without fan
L57.5 x W56.4 x H48 (mm) - Bottom
L25 x W56.4 - Base

The MCW5000 water-block is an extreme duty liquid cooling solution for high-end microprocessors.

Features:
* 1/2" OD tubing for optimal flow rate
* Core Technology: Patent pending Diamond-Pin Matrix copper base plate for optimal heat transfer, and turbulent flow: outperforms all previously released Swiftech water-blocks!
* Plug-and-Play, hassle-free installation; snaps directly to AMD® socket 462 retention latches, without removing the motherboard.
* Tool-free quick-connect fittings built into the block
Convenient 45° orientation of inlet, and outlet helps eliminate kinks in the tubing installation.

Features:
* 226 Watts Thermoelectric module
* Optimal cooling capacity: will dissipate 70 Watts continuous thermal load to ambient temperature with 80CFM fan.
* Hybrid copper base, thin aluminum pin heatsink: thanks to it's massive 3/8" thick copper base, the MCX462+T is the first commercial air-cooled heatsink on the market capable of absorbing, and dissipating the combined thermal load produced by a thermoelectric module of this class, and the latest generations of Intel micro-processor.
* Patented Helicoid pin design (U.S. patent 6,469,898) : pins are individually machined in an helicoid shape, to increase their surface area, and further enhance heat dissipation efficiency.
* The 1/2" thick cold plate is also fully insulated to eliminate condensation

The MCX462+T retention mechanism requires the presence of four mounting holes surrounding the processor socket, and is compatible with the following processors: AMD Duron and Athlon XP & MP 2000 and higher. The corners of the heatsink are notched to provide clearance for capacitors located close to the socket.

Hybrid copper base, thin aluminum pin heatsink: the massive 1/2" thick copper base provides superior heat capacity for unparalleled stability in extreme overclocking applications. The thin aluminum pins promote increased turbulence for more efficient heat dissipation compared to traditional fin extrusions.

Patented Helicoid pin design (U.S. patent 6,469,898): pins are individually machined in an helicoid shape, to increase their surface area, and further enhance heat dissipation efficiency.

70 & 80mm fan compatibility: removable fan brackets allow installation of either 70 or 80mm fans, for the widest possible range of applications.

The MCX462+ retention mechanism requires the presence of four mounting holes surrounding the processor socket, and is compatible with the following processors: AMD Duron and Athlon XP & MP 2000 and higher. The corners of the heatsink are notched to provide clearance for capacitors located close to the socket.

Features:
All copper design for maximum performance
Soldered fins to base to ensure effective contact
Screws through motherboard mounting for LAN party
Both AMD socket A and Intel socket-478 compatible

Dimensions:
L99 x W59 x H45 (mm) Top, without fan
L67 x W81 x H45 (mm) Bottom, without fan

Fan Size: 70 x 70 x 15mm, 1 ball
Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
Input Current: 0.14 {Max. 0.24} A
Input Power: 1.68 (Max 2.88) W
Speed: 3300 RPM
Max Air Flow: 28.1 CFM
Fan Life: 40,000 Hours
Noise Level: 30 DBA
Connector: 3 Pin-Molex
Approved: UL,CSA,VDE,CE
Heatsink Material: AL6063-T5 and Heatpipe
Dimension: 90 x 86 x 86mm
Weight: 330gm

Features:
* Zalman's CPU Coolers do not generate noise and vibration in Silent Mode.
* The heat dissipating material of the Flower HeatSink (FHS) is 100% Aluminum and Copper.
* Separation of the FHS from the CPU fan prevents transfer of the fan's vibration to the CPU.
* By utilizing a 92mm fan, both the CPU and the motherboard chipset are cooled.
* The cooling fan can be mounted at any desired location, making it compatible with virtually all computer cases and motherboards (Note: computer cases that have the power supply covering the CPU cannot be used).
* With the included adjustable fan speed connector, the user can freely adjust the CPU fan's RPM.
* The CPU can be cooled to a temperature sufficiently below the temperature required by the CPU manufacturer in Silent Mode.
* Zalman CPU Coolers enable very stable operation of a CPU in an OVERCLOCKED environment.

Fan Specifications
* Dimensions: 92 x 92 x 25 mm
* Weight: 88 g
* Bearing Type: Sleeve

Normal Mode:
Noise Level: 33.0 dB/A
Fan Speed: 2600 RPM
Recommended CPU clock speeds:
AMD Athlon: 1.4+ GHz
AMD Athlon XP: 1.67+ GHz (2000+)
INTEL/ VIA: All

Silent Mode:
Noise Level: 20.0 dB/A
Fan Speed: 1600 RPM
Recommended CPU clock speeds:
AMD Athlon: 1.4+ GHz
AMD Athlon XP: 1.67+ GHz (2000+)
INTEL/ VIA: All

Note:Above info. has been copied from various cooling sites & manufacturers. CoolTechZone does not take credit for any of the info. above.