Next we move on to the "cool factor" of this heatsink combo, the fan speed controller. the fan speed controller installs in an empty PCI slot on the back of your computer. Fan speeds are from 2100 RPM to 4500 RPM or 10.9 CFM to 26.9 CFM.
Installation:
As with the previous models the size of the heatsink is quite large and it came very close to some of the capacitors on my motherboard. As for fastening the thing down, the 3 lug retention clip was a breeze.
Testing:
Test System
AMD XP 2600+ 333 MHz (AIUHB)
Asus A7N8X Deluxe rev 2.0
Corsair PC2700 XMS 512 MEGS
Beantech igloo 7 aluminum case
Maxtor Diamond 9 30 gig harddrive.
To calculate the idle temperatures, I gave each setting 10 minutes before recording the temperature down.
Next, using Sandra burn in wizard I allowed it to run 30 minutes on each setting.
It seems that the new fan design matched with the same heatsink as the TR2-M3 is a good combo. The fan speed controller is also a nice touch giving you complete control over the fan. At high speeds the fan does have a noticeable whine but isn't that intrusive compared some fans on the market.
Pros:
- Copper base
- Good retention clip
- Adjustable fan Speed controller
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