OCZ CPU Cooler Roundup

Rob Williams · 03-26-2008, 05:27 AM

OCZ is well known for their memory and power supplies, but we thought we'd see just how well their current fleet of CPU coolers held up. We pit the Vendetta, Vendetta 2, Vanquisher and even the old-school Vindicator against our QX6850 to see what each one is made of.

You can read Bill's full article here and discuss it here!

Greg King · 03-26-2008, 10:17 AM

A good look at a solid lineup of coolers from OCZ. It's nice to see them move away from the enormous design of the Vindicator.

sbrehm72255 · 03-26-2008, 12:43 PM

Interesting review, it's been awhile since I actually sat and read a air cooler review.

I'm really liking this direct contact of the heat pipe thing they got going on, it seems to be working for them.........

b1lk1 · 03-26-2008, 02:46 PM

I just got a sample from another company using this same technique as well. In theory it looks like a good idea and there will be an upcoming review of said cooler.

I agree Greg. Size is not everything and the results prove that.

Greg King · 03-26-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1lk1

I agree Greg. Size is not everything

That same phrase has been spoken countless times throughout my past. Usually right before, or right after they hand me a handkerchief to dry my eyes.

Greg King · 03-26-2008, 03:17 PM

Yeah, I went there.

Merlin · 03-26-2008, 11:12 PM

It seems a lot of companies are expanding into other fields.
OCZ in my book has been a good company and if THEY build their products I expect the same qualitiy as the other products.

my 2 cents....I'm finished now....lol

Merlin

Rob Williams · 03-27-2008, 01:34 AM

OCZ's smartest decision was to move into other areas, because memory can only go so far. Their PSU's have done well, and as far as I know, so have their accessories and CPU coolers. They have some extremely smart people there, so I don't think they will often release anything that completely blows. They release products for most price-ranges, so products will of course vary in effectiveness.

03-26-2008, 05:27 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	OCZ CPU Cooler Roundup OCZ is well known for their memory and power supplies, but we thought we'd see just how well their current fleet of CPU coolers held up. We pit the Vendetta, Vendetta 2, Vanquisher and even the old-school Vindicator against our QX6850 to see what each one is made of. You can read Bill's full article here and discuss it here! __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

03-26-2008, 12:43 PM	#3
sbrehm72255 Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back Woods of MO Posts: 787	Interesting review, it's been awhile since I actually sat and read a air cooler review. I'm really liking this direct contact of the heat pipe thing they got going on, it seems to be working for them......... __________________ Mountain Mods U2 UFO Chassis / Gigabyte EP45T Extreme / Intel Q6600 / Kingston DDR3 1375 2 x 1 gig + Patriot DDR3 1600 2 x 1 gig / Sapphire HD4870 Toxic / Seagate 7200.10 250 / Lite-On SATA DVD RW / OCZ Game XStream 700w / Soyo 24" LCD / Ubuntu 7.10. Cooling: CPU Loop: Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator / Swiftech MCP655 Pump / Swiftech APOGEE GTZ / "T" Line GPU Loop: Swiftech MCR120 / Swiftech MCP350 Pump / Swiftech MCW60 / Swiftech Micro Rez.

03-26-2008, 02:46 PM	#4
b1lk1 Staff Writer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 635	I just got a sample from another company using this same technique as well. In theory it looks like a good idea and there will be an upcoming review of said cooler. I agree Greg. Size is not everything and the results prove that. __________________ Gigabyte GA45 UD3P/E7200 Mushkin HP2-6400 2X1GB Sapphire HD 4830 512MB X 2 w/Dell 2407WFP-HC OCZ ModXstream 600W PSU Creative X-FI Fagtality w/Sony 5.1 and Technics 300W Amp and 3 way towers Seagate 7200.11 1TB w/Vista Premium Ultimate 64

03-26-2008, 11:12 PM	#7
Merlin The Tech Wizard Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodstock,Ga Posts: 1,847	It seems a lot of companies are expanding into other fields. OCZ in my book has been a good company and if THEY build their products I expect the same qualitiy as the other products. my 2 cents....I'm finished now....lol Merlin __________________ WinVista 64 bit , Intel i7 920 watercooled loop #1red 1/2" tubing, MSI Platinum mobo, GTX280 GPU watercooled loop #2 blue 3/8" tubing... Silverstone Strider 1000 watt, HAF Coolermaster case...150 gig Raptor..2 ea. 1 TB WD Green Synology NAS 207 Network Server with 2 Hitachi Terabite drives

03-27-2008, 01:34 AM	#8
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	OCZ's smartest decision was to move into other areas, because memory can only go so far. Their PSU's have done well, and as far as I know, so have their accessories and CPU coolers. They have some extremely smart people there, so I don't think they will often release anything that completely blows. They release products for most price-ranges, so products will of course vary in effectiveness. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

03-26-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
Greg King Tech Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,976	A good look at a solid lineup of coolers from OCZ. It's nice to see them move away from the enormous design of the Vindicator.

03-26-2008, 03:17 PM	#6
Greg King Tech Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,976	Yeah, I went there.

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