Four-Way Compact CPU Cooler Roundup

Mon 2009-10-19 - Posted by Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

X-bit labs have tested and compared four compact CPU coolers from the likes of Scythe, Thermaltake, and Xilence.

Here's what they had to say:

"And speaking of the particular solutions tested today, I personally liked Thermaltake ISGC-200 best of all, as it proved to be the most efficient cooler for its size of the four. Its younger brother, ISGC-100, can’t boast the same efficiency. Moreover, it is not quite clear why the recommended retail prices of Thermaltake coolers are so high. There is another top-cooler that looks really attractive here – Scythe BIG Shuriken, which has fewer compatibility issues than ISGC-100. I am sure that some will like Xilence Icebreaker 775, but you should keep in mind that it is only compatible with LGA775 platforms and hence has much narrower target audience."

All four of these models are great stock cooler replacements, but for those who need truly superior cooling performance in a compact package, I recommend the excellent Thermalright Ultima-90.

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