Test system:
After applying Arctic Alumina and installing the heatsink I was ready to see how it performs. First test was running the AMD TBird 1.4@1.4 and then again running the 1.4@1.6. To get the full load I ran Return to Castle Wolfenstein at 1600x1200x32 with all the toys turned on for about 30 minutes. Umm, *cough cough* the testing was actually kinda fun. btw, after I finished testing the Delta fan I used it to mow my lawn then put on the quieter thermaltake fan.I just can't stand those loud fans, although this one isn't as loud as some I've had.
Da Results running the 1.4 at 1.4 with the included Delta fan and with the quieter thermaltake fan:
Da Results running the 1.4 at 1.6 with the included Delta fan and with the quieter thermaltake fan:
Not shabby at all eh. Heck I even played Return to Castle Wolfenstein another hour or so "just to be sure" of my results. It was tough but hey, I felt it needed to be done.Minuses:Pluses:
- The Delta fan, while a great cooler it's still to loud for me
- The clip isn't as easy as you'd think
- it was still warm to the touch(ok ok, I'm picky haha)
- only has one mobo connector on each side, not 3 that is preferred. But it still seemed to be held firm.
- It cools most excellent! Especially if the Delta fan doesn't bother you
- Even though I had to play with the clip, it still was an easy install
- copper is good
- has a sheath to help improve cooling which some heatsinks do not have
- it does look nice sitting on the mobo
Conclusion: If you're in the market for a good heatsink/fan combo and wish to overclock then this Vantec 6035D is one to consider as it's clearly one of the best you can get. Very well-built and all copper(with the exception of the aluminum sheath) are major pluses. Judging from various other reviews on this I've seen around the net it stacks up with the best and holds it's own very well. If you keep the included Delta fan or switch it out to a quieter fan it still will cool ya well! Our PCA rating:< 9 out of 10 >
Thanks to those great and friendly guys at HighSpeed PC for supplying us with this Vantec cpu cooler for review. Direct link to the Vantec 6035D.
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